VEDC to Host Veterans Small Business Celebration at Entrepreneur Center
Travelers, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Bank of America to support local organizations in small business education and access to capital […]
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07/2018
3rd WBC Fashion Entrepreneur Expo Sets Attendance Record
The highly anticipated 3rd Annual VEDC Women’s Business Center Fashion Entrepreneur Expo, sponsored by New York Life Insurance in Pasadena, set attendance records on May 12th as fashionistas gained valuable insights from leading industry experts, inspiring guests, and […]
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07/2018
Support Charles & Company on Kiva! (Updated)
UPDATED: The $10,000 loan was successfully funded and Charles & Company is now on its way towards raising more capital and building a national business. VEDC is proud to endorse our first Kiva borrower Lawrence Charles, owner and founder of Charles & Company! […]
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07/2018
PoetRoniGirl Vintage Designs
Like millions of kids growing up in the 70’s, Veronica loved to watch television family westerns like The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie. But while most people focused on the heartwarming stories and characters on screen every week […]
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06/2018
Café Aficionado
During his time in the United States military, Reggie Cua discovered the many tastes and textures of coffee. His travels during deployment brought him to […]
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Why is Mobile Security Important?
Securing computers, networks and systems should be high on the priority list for small and large organizations. As companies try to expand their mobility and establish stronger customer relationships across a variety of channels and mediums, the need to secure these multipurpose mobile devices and platforms becomes more apparent and significant. […]
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VEDC Awarded $150,000 Grant from Wells Fargo Earmarked for Small Business Programs in Southern California
A special $150,000 Wells Fargo grant was recently awarded to the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) in support of under-served small businesses in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. […]
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SBA Names VEDC’s Women’s Business Center 2018 Winner of the ‘Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award’
Women's Business Center Director Ruth Garcia-Corrales to Receive Award During Gala on May 29th Sherman Oaks, CA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the VEDC Women’s Business Center as its 2018 recipient of the Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award. A special gala for honorees is scheduled at the Walt Disney Concert [...]
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The Cutting Edge with Capital One Cafés
This year, VEDC partnered with Capital One to provide workshops utilizing Capital One’s Cafés in Santa Monica, Glendale, and Downtown Los Angeles. The Cafés serve Peets® handcrafted beverages, locally-made baked treats, and provide free Wi-Fi. […]
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O & A Upholstery
Adriana Flores Estrada was laid off her full-time job. Instead of making a line at the unemployment office and becoming another statistic she visited our North Valley BusisnessSource Center. […]