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

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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

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 »

Major Banks vow to assist in financing start-up projects ... read more »

More than 500 current business owners, start-up businesses and Wantreprenuers visited the 4th Annual Mobile Retail and Food Truck Expo at Los Angeles Trade Technical College on Saturday, August 13th, where 40 local companies and speakers were showcasing their products and services to help stimulate and support local business and job creation. The event was organized by Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) in partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, LA Economic Workforce Development department, American Mobile Retail Association and truck Manufacturer Kareem Carts. ... read more »