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Taking it back to our Leveraging Real Estate (LRE) culmination event! It was a great night celebrating the 16 small business owners from South LA, the Crenshaw District, and the Goodyear Tract who completed the program and equipped themselves to become commercial property owners! This event reminded us of our mission in South LA—to ensure that the small businesses who have built their legacies here can own property and fully participate in wealth creation. Thank you to our facilitators, Austin Curry of Curry Consulting and Matthew Gates of In The Building LA, and to our funder Kaiser Permanente for making this program possible. Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Genelle Brooks-Petty Boketto Cold Brews Kar Lee Young Javed Woodley MHR Damon Haley Gorilla Rx Wellness Amare El Jamii JTM Pre-Apprenticeship Academy Malik Books Morris Media Studios Manori Sumanasinghe Our Own Positive Results Center Kandee Lewis Sip & Sonder Shanita Nicholas #LeveragingRealEstate #SmallBusiness #CommunityDevelopment #SouthLA #CrenshawDistrict # #Entrepreneurship

On this day, we remember the lives tragically lost in New York City’s darkest hour. Though the years have passed, the pain and resilience of those impacted remain close to our hearts. We stand in solidarity, honoring their memory today and always. #NeverForget

Are you a LISC California Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI) alum? We want to reconnect with you and strengthen our network of affordable housing development professionals. If you’re an HDTI alum, please complete our short survey and stay tuned for upcoming engagement opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g4anizJy Merritt Community Capital Corporation California Housing Partnership Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) LISC Bay Area Rural LISC LISC San Diego Krista Phipps Emy F. Zorica Stancevic Sherin Bennett #HDTI #HousingDevelopmentTrainingInstitute #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing

It was an honor to represent LISC LA at the 18th Annual LABC Sustainability Summit, supporting the leadership of Chair Bob Graziano (JPMorganChase) as we work collaboratively on sustainability goals that positively impact economic development and Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) businesses and communities across Los Angeles County. We had the pleasure of hearing from Senator Alex Padilla as well as connecting with so many inspiring leaders, including Phoebe Wang, (Amazon Climate Pledge Fund), Joy Langford (ARCHES H2), Thomas Wong (Mayor, City of Monterey Park), Ross Starrh (Valta Energy), Joseph S. Avila (Blue Laser Fusion), Stella Ursua (GRID Alternatives), Ryan Robinson (University of Southern California Executive Director, Principal Gifts, Sustainability), Mick Dalrymple, LEED Fellow (Chief Sustainability Officer, USC), and Rita Kampalath (Chief Sustainability Officer, Los Angeles County). A special thanks to the team at Fox Corporation Studios for the well-executed tour of its historic property — which will be a shining example of how sustainability and innovation can be integrated with rich history. These connections reaffirm the power of partnerships in advancing clean energy and sustainability with economic development. I look forward to exploring new opportunities for collaboration to build a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for the Los Angeles region. #Sustainability #EconomicDevelopment #CleanEnergy #Partnerships #CommunityImpact #LABC #LISC #LACounty #USC

It was a great evening of connection and conversation at The Valley Economic Alliance Business Networking Mixer! Our Executive Director, Nicole Williams, was the featured speaker and shared her thoughts on the importance of equitable access to capital for local businesses. LISC LA is proud to support initiatives that create opportunities for small business owners to thrive and contribute to the economic growth of our communities. #SmallBusiness #EquityInBusiness #AccessToCapital #LISCImpact #LISCLA Martha Aszkenazy Evelyn Z. Armida Colmenares-Stafford Charyn Harris, MBA

?? Meet AME Builders Inc., a commercial construction company founded in 2017 by Jung Hee Seo and Dongwook "Don" Seo. Specializing in roofing, waterproofing, wall panel, and architectural sheet metal, AME has been growing steadily. With support from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and LISC LA's ABC program, funded by Wells Fargo, AME recently expanded by purchasing new equipment and a larger headquarters—doubling their warehouse space and improving access to project sites. ??? Want to learn more about their growth journey? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMbZRQ4n #Construction #SmallBusinessGrowth #LISC #CommercialConstruction #BusinessExpansion #Entrepreneurship Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Sabin Kim Diana Reyes, MBA

Small businesses take the gold! Read how we’re preparing local, diverse small businesses to “get in the game” as L.A. hosts several upcoming sporting events, including the Olympics in 2028. We've partnered with Next Street, Vermont Slauson, and LISC LA to support small and diverse businesses across Greater Los Angeles access and compete for upcoming contracting opportunities. https://lat.ms/4g8qcDP

Proud to see the incredible energy and entrepreneurial spirit at the launch of the Black Women Vend 3.0 program! ?? This initiative, supported by LISC LA, U.S. Bank, and Destination Crenshaw, is all about empowering Black women entrepreneurs and helping them bring their visions to life. The kickoff event was a testament to the power of community and collaboration, featuring amazing insights from facilitators Jenn Laurent, Delphine Pruitt, and Christa Chambers-Price, along with delicious offerings from local Black women-owned businesses like Ooh La La Catering and Sweetie Pies Treats. At LISC LA, we are committed to creating opportunities that uplift Black women entrepreneurs and drive economic equity in our communities. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to see the continued growth and success of these phenomenal entrepreneurs. Let’s keep the momentum going! #BlackWomenVend #SupportBlackBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #Crenshaw #EconomicDevelopment

We’re excited to share the successful launch of the Black Women Vend 3.0 program, supported by LISC LA, U.S. Bank, and Destination Crenshaw! ?? The kickoff event was a celebration of Black women entrepreneurs and their incredible potential. Attendees enjoyed delicious bites from local Black women-owned small businesses, Ooh La La Catering and Sweetie Pies Treats, and gained insights on entrepreneurship from program facilitators Jenn Laurent, Delphine Pruitt and Christa Chambers-Price. We’re proud to support this empowering program as it continues to uplift Black women entrepreneurs in our community. Stay tuned for more updates! #BlackWomenVend #SupportBlackBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs Nicole Williams Jason Foster Krista Phipps Natasha Moise Safiya Jihan Miller Joy A. Cooper, MD MSc Anim Aweh, LCSW, LICSW, CHE,CSM Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Check Out Our August Newsletter! Learn about how the ABC program, funded by Wells Fargo, helped AME Builders purchase a new HQ, find out how to reconnect with HDTI alumni, and more! ?? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gYeGiZJb Want to make sure you get our next newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gmWVJZ-5 #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #FinancialHealth #SmallBusinessSupport #LISC Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Lakisha Collman Brenna Saucier Sabin Kim Diana Reyes, MBA Emy F. Clara Suh Christian Calderon Fonseca