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VSEDC’s Women’s Business Center Launches in South Los Angeles, Offering Support for Women Entrepreneurs
VSEDC’s Women’s Business Center to Launch in Los Angeles, Offering Support for Women Entrepreneurs
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exciting news for women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles as Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) has been selected as one of 17 new U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Women’s Business Centers. Powered by Wells Fargo, the VSEDC Women’s Business Center (WBC) is set to offer free coaching, mentorship, access to capital, business education, and more to support women entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
The official launch of the VSEDC Women’s Business Center is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at VSEDC headquarters, with remarks by SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This initiative marks a significant milestone as it will be the first Women’s Business Center in the history of South Los Angeles and one of only 20 in California.
Mayor Bass expressed her support for the VSEDC Women’s Business Center, highlighting the positive impact it will have on small businesses and the community. She encouraged women entrepreneurs to take advantage of the coaching, mentoring, networking, and resources available at the center to help their businesses grow and thrive.
VSEDC’s WBC aims to provide one-on-one counseling, training, networking, workshops, and technical assistance to help women entrepreneurs focus on strategic planning, financial management, marketing, procurement, and more. With Black women being the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the country, this initiative is crucial in addressing the lack of access to capital and other challenges they face.
Quentin Strode, President & CEO of VSEDC, expressed his excitement about the partnership with SBA and Wells Fargo, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to supporting women business owners, especially women of color. The collaboration aims to provide the necessary resources for women entrepreneurs to excel and achieve long-term growth.
The launch of the VSEDC Women’s Business Center is a significant step towards empowering women entrepreneurs in South Los Angeles and creating a supportive environment for their businesses to thrive. The center will play a vital role in helping women scale their enterprises effectively and efficiently, ultimately contributing to the economic growth of the community.
For more information about the official launch of the VSEDC Women’s Business Center, visit VSEDC headquarters on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 1130 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044.
About VSEDC:
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) has been dedicated to community development in South Los Angeles for over four decades, providing programs that revitalize the physical, economic, and social life of the community. To learn more, visit www.vsedc.org.
About SBA:
The U.S. Small Business Administration supports small businesses by empowering entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to start, grow, or expand their businesses. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
About Wells Fargo:
Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company that provides a diversified set of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services. The company focuses on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. Visit Wells Fargo Stories for more information.
SOURCE Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation
