LISC LA

Small business owners in Los Angeles County: Are you looking for a way to grow your business and create lasting wealth in your community? LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program, funded by Wells Fargo, offers flexible capital at 0% interest to help you acquire inventory, assets, and more. 👉 Ready to take the next step? Businesses must: • Serve a low-to-moderate income community in LA County • Have 2 years of operations and tax returns • Have at least $200,000 in annual sales • Request a minimum loan of $50,000 for asset purchases Learn more about eligibility and how to apply today: www.liscla-abc.org #LISCLA #SmallBizLA #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Sabin Kim Diana Reyes, MBA

We’re excited to welcome Ray Mendoza as LISC LA’s new Director of Lending and Investments! With a strong background in affordable housing, small business development, and lending strategy, Ray will lead our efforts to create more opportunities for communities across Los Angeles. Please join us in welcoming Ray to the team! #LISCLA #AffordableHousing #SmallBusinessSupport #Lending #CommunityDevelopment Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Diana Reyes, MBA Sabin Kim Lakisha Collman Clara Suh Emy F. Christian Calderon Fonseca Paola Herrera Brenna Saucier

Growth and impact in action! We're proud to support AME Builders as they expand their operations and drive progress in the construction industry. Through LISC LA’s ABC Program, funded by Wells Fargo and the Abbott-LISC Initiative to Support Diverse Businesses in Health and LISC’s Entrepreneurs of Color Fund, AME is doubling its capacity to serve and grow. Here’s to building stronger communities together! #BusinessExpansion #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth"

PopUP CleanUP, an eco-friendly commercial cleaning company based in the Crenshaw District, provides services for events of all sizes across the Greater Los Angeles area. With support from LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program, funded by Wells Fargo, Kenetia Lee was able to purchase new equipment, expanding her business’s range of service offerings. Is your business ready for its next stage of growth? Find out how the ABC program can help: www.liscla-abc.org #LISCLA #SmallBizLA #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #LISC HQ #LACounty Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Sabin Kim Diana Reyes, MBA Christian Calderon Fonseca

We recently celebrated the culmination of the Black Women Vend 3.0 (BWV) program! Over the past six weeks, BWV participants honed new skills, explored AI tools, prioritized wellness, and crafted stories around their brands—guided by an incredible group of facilitators: Delphine Pruitt, Safiya Jihan Miller, Christa Chambers-Price, Joy A. Cooper, MD MSc, Anim Aweh, LCSW, LICSW, CHE,CSM, and Jenn Laurent. Founded by Jenn Laurent, BWV is about more than business—it’s about navigating the challenges of street vending, building sustainable futures, and honoring the legacy of street vendors in Leimert Park and beyond. We are incredibly proud of these entrepreneurs and the futures they are creating. This milestone marks just the beginning of their journey! Thank you to U.S. Bank, Destination Crenshaw, and Black Women Vend for making this program a success. #BlackWomenVend #LISCLA #WomenEntrepreneurs #SouthLA Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Jason Foster

Looking for ways to grow your business, scale operations, and build wealth? LISC LA's Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program, funded by Wells Fargo, offers 0% interest capital to help small business owners achieve their goals. Apply today and share this opportunity with other entrepreneurs in your community. Learn more: www.liscla-abc.org #LISCLA #SmallBizLA #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #LISC HQ #LACounty Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Sabin Kim Diana Reyes, MBA Christian Calderon Fonseca Ariell Ilunga Carla's Fresh Market Lawrencia Blount Lawrencia Bridal Couture

ICYMI: Our October newsletter is out! Read about the HDTI Hispanic leaders in affordable housing, the Black Women Vend program, and more! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/guAeYK8g 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

This week, LISC LA’s Program Officer, Diana Reyes, MBA, attended the Celebrando Cultura y Negocios mixer hosted by Managed Career Solutions Inc. The event offered a special opportunity for Spanish-speaking and bilingual small business owners to connect, network, and learn from one another. Participants had the chance to hear insights from successful entrepreneurs who shared practical growth tips and answered questions in both English and Spanish. LISC LA is committed to providing ongoing support and resources to empower bilingual entrepreneurs to grow, thrive, and build wealth in their communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicBusiness #SanFernandoValley #LISCLA #SmallBusinessSupport Norma Santa Cruz Inclusive Action for the City Jessica Acevedo Daniel Rodriguez Economic & Workforce Development Department - City of Los Angeles

We're excited to support the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce #OneLA Procurement Fair! 🎉 This is your chance to 'Get in the Game' and connect with government agencies, prime contractors, and over 100 diverse suppliers. Whether you're looking for new partnerships or procurement opportunities, this event is designed to help small businesses grow and thrive. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: California State University, Los Angeles Ready to level up your business? Register today and don’t miss this opportunity to access essential resources and opportunities! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSTHwjD7 #ProcurementFair #OneLA #SmallBusinessGrowth #LISCLA

👏 Another win for affordable housing! We’re thrilled to see the LA Más and Self-Help Ventures Fund successfully close on this 5-unit property in NE Los Angeles, demonstrating how innovative financing models can be scaled to preserve affordability across LA. With LA4LA, LISC LA is proud to have supported this project. This project is more than just housing—it’s a promise to preserve the character and diversity of LA’s neighborhoods, ensuring working-class residents stay rooted. We look forward to scaling models like this to support affordability and equity throughout Los Angeles County. 🏘️ #AffordableHousing #CommunityFirst #Partnerships Helen Leung Ronnie Han Miguel Ramos Tim J. Quinn Nicole Williams Krista Phipps Clara Suh Emy F.