28 June 2024
EWDD’s West Valley BusinessSource operator, Managed Career Solutions (MCS) , commemorated the culmination of its Spanish Business Accelerator Program (BAP). Directed by the MCS Team, in collaboration with
28 June 2024
On June 12, 2024, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez hosted the Celebrating Women in Restaurants panel discussion at LA City Hall to highlight the many challenges women specifically face in the restaurant industry, the value of this industry to LA’s economy, and the importance of women in leading roles. The event featured
28 June 2024
While enjoying a typical day of surfing and skateboarding by the ocean, Jessie Frietze-Armenta thought, “We have to protect this - these beautiful places that allow us to do the things we love.” Yet the reality is that sports gear itself is made of incredibly unsustainable materials. That’s when Frietze-Armenta came up with the idea of
28 June 2024
In the Fall of 2023, Christian Diaz joined the Clean LA Program because he was interested in the career opportunities the program provided. By participating in the program, Diaz not only gave back to the community and helped to sustain the environment but also developed valuable skills such as
28 June 2024
On May 17, 2024, EWDD, alongside LAUSD and YouthSource Center agencies, launched the YouthSource Navigator Program. At the launch meeting, EWDD’s Workforce Development leadership provided opening remarks about the importance of this collaboration in reducing the number of disconnected
30 May 2024
What a great turnout at the 2024 Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit series! The free in-person event was held in various Los Angeles locations on April 29, May 9, and May 15. Local business owners were able to
30 May 2024
The Pico-Union/Westlake BusinessSource Center (BSC) assisted Nra Kudelka in acquiring a $150,000 loan to open Clique Nails Inc., a nail boutique shop. Kudelka has over 25 years of experience as a stylist and costume designer in the Hollywood
30 May 2024
The Hollywood BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Chef Evi Catering & Events LLC, a catering business impacted by the entertainment strike in Los Angeles, secure a grant to sustain her business and retain workers "The current economic climate in Los Angeles for small businesses, especially
30 May 2024
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. EWDD is celebrating our AANHPI staff members and highlighting their essential work for EWDD and the wonderfully diverse City of Los Angeles.
16 May 2024
At the end of March 2024, the HireLAX Construction Training Program held a graduation for its Cohort 19. Deputy Mayor Brenda Shockley and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez (CD13) attended the graduation to congratulate the new graduates and to encourage them to continue doing their best. Deputy Mayor Shockley conveyed, "This
