Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation

Bank of America Awards $11 Million to Los Angeles Nonprofits in 2021

January 20, 2022

As part of its commitment to strengthening communities by addressing critical needs that help advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America has awarded $11 million to 174 local nonprofits across greater Los Angeles last year. ... read more »

Taste of Soul to Bring A ‘Day of Service & Soul’ to the Community

October 14, 2021

The drive-thru only event to give away free groceries, PPE supplies, and more ... read more »

SALUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN NONPROFITS

May 27, 2021

Several South Los Angeles nonprofits and their top executives were recognized at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. The awards honor individual organizations and leaders whose focus is to improve the communities they serve. Finalists and winners and were recognized during the L.A. Business Journal virtual event in early May. ... read more / view gallery »

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SCAQMD Chairman Dr. William Burke Honored by VSEDC

February 13, 2020

Photo of the Week ... read more / view gallery »

Vermont-Slauson EDC Helps Minority Businesses Move to Next Level

January 16, 2020

In operation for more than 30 years, VSEDC offers tools to aid both start-up ventures and established owners ... read more »

Call 2 Worship – May 23

May 22, 2019

Grace United Methodist Church plans a “Karaoke Fundraiser” on May 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Cedric Bridgeforth. ... read more »

Call 2 Worship – May 16

May 15, 2019

COGIC Southern California First Jurisdiction Business & Professional Women present their annual BPW Phenomenal Women’s Personal Development Conference on May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ... read more »

Vermont/ Slauson Economic Development Corporation Designated Community Financial Institution

December 13, 2018

The organization can now provide more direct funding to small businesses in South L.A. ... read more »

Attend Business Succession Planning

November 2, 2018

October 25, 2018

June 21, 2018

Continuing his meet-and-greets around the city, new LAPD Chief Michel Moore stopped by the L.A. Sentinel on June 19 and heard about the pressing policing concerns from South Los Angeles African American community representatives. ... read more »

Legacy of L.A. Black Businesses Honored at VSEDC 2018 Black History Celebration

March 1, 2018

Empowered by the theme “Still Holding It Down…. Keeping the Legacy Alive”, on February 21st the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (“VSEDC”) held its 2018 VSEDC Legacy of African American Owned Businesses Celebration & Panel (“VSEDC Business Legacy Celebration”) in the Fellowship Hall on the campus of LA’s historic Holman United Methodist Church. ... read more »

VSEDC 5th Annual Mobile Retail And Food Truck Business Expo Returns

September 21, 2017

Keep on truckin’—new this year a mobile marketplace sign up today! ... read more »

Vermont Slauson EDC Reaffirms Commitment to South L.A.

May 3, 2017

Optimism and energy streamed throughout the crowd gathered on April 27, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC). ... read more »

Wattstar Entrepreneur Collaborative Certifies 28 Entrepreneurs Committed to Watts/Willowbrook Economic Development