{"id":264663,"date":"2024-01-24T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-client-of-vermont-slauson-economic-development-corporation-vsedc-to-be-awarded-10000-grant-as-part-of-the-verizon-small-business-digital-ready-program\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T12:50:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T16:50:01","slug":"una-clienta-de-vermont-slauson-economic-development-corporation-vsedc-recibe-una-subvencion-de-usd-10000-como-parte-del-programa-verizon-small-business-digital-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/una-clienta-de-vermont-slauson-economic-development-corporation-vsedc-recibe-una-subvencion-de-usd-10000-como-parte-del-programa-verizon-small-business-digital-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"CLIENT OF VERMONT SLAUSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (VSEDC) TO BE AWARDED $10,000 GRANT AS PART OF THE VERIZON SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL READY PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>In partnership with<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0the Los Angeles Rams, Verizon will announce the surprise award during a networking event and panel discussion on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Wednesday, January 24, 2024<\/span> at Sofi Stadium\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 24, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) announced today that its client <span class=\"xn-person\">Guadalupe Tlatenchi<\/span> of <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4075490-1&amp;h=4211674966&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtlaapparel.com%2F&amp;a=GTLA+Apparel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GTLA Apparel<\/a>\u00a0will be awarded a surprise <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> grant courtesy of the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Wednesday, January 24, 2024<\/span> at Sofi Stadium. In partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, Verizon will host a networking event and panel discussion to discuss the benefits of Verizon&#8217;s signature program and free resources available to small businesses in <span class=\"xn-location\">South Los Angeles<\/span> and beyond.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgc04fleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgc04fleft\" title=\"Guadalupe Tlatenchi, Owner of GTLA Apparel Development, Inc.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2325556\/Guadalupe_Tlatenchi.jpg\" alt=\"Guadalupe Tlatenchi, Owner of GTLA Apparel Development, Inc.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We are incredibly thrilled to support Guadalupe as she propels her innovative business to new heights,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Quentin Strode<\/span>, President &amp; CEO of VSEDC. &#8220;Our dedicated business coaches guide clients like Guadalupe at every stage of their business, thereby paving the way to success through access to capital, strategic planning, and more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With a history that extends more than four decades, VSEDC has a proven history of guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners like GTLA on their journey to increase revenue and scale. An all-phase apparel manufacturer, GTLA assists creatives with designs from concept to completion.<\/p>\n<p>The team sources materials, customizes patterns, and creates samples for aspiring designers seeking expertise and support in the intricate fashion industry. The granddaughter of a garment worker, Tlatenchi leveraged her passion for sewing into a career as a pattern-maker eventually working as a design director.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Excitement only scratches the surface in describing our reaction when we learned that Verizon selected GTLA as the recipient of such a generous award,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Kinnard<\/span>, a Business Coach for VSEDC. &#8220;Often times, an infusion of capital makes all the difference for a small business that strives to reach the next level of success.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During a panel discussion featuring Rams Super Bowl XXXIV Champion and entrepreneur <span class=\"xn-person\">Justin Watson<\/span>, Verizon representatives will present the surprise award with more than 60 entrepreneurs in the audience, many of whom are certified #RamsHouse small businesses. Businesses that hold this unique distinction receive year-round business support including marketing, media, and promotional assets.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Media must RSVP to be added to the security list and receive subsequent parking information:\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-chron\">Wednesday, January 24, 2024<\/span> | <span class=\"xn-chron\">10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.<\/span><br \/>SoFi Stadium<br \/>1001 Stadium Drive<br \/><span class=\"xn-location\">Inglewood, California<\/span> 90301<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT VSEDC\u00a0<br \/><\/b>For more than four decades, <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4075490-1&amp;h=1353577891&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvsedc.org%2F&amp;a=VSEDC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">VSEDC<\/a>\u00a0has facilitated community development of the South Los Angeles\u00a0area by providing programs that\u00a0revitalize the physical, economic, and social life of the community. A newly-designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), VSEDC has developed and implemented a comprehensive approach to community economic development\u00a0that includes business development, access to capital, technical assistance and training, residential housing, commercial, and industrial development. Founded by the late <span class=\"xn-person\">Marva Smith Battle-Bey<\/span> in 1981, VSEDC works to create a <span class=\"xn-location\">South Los Angeles<\/span> with strong neighborhoods and thriving communities.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT GTLA\u00a0<br \/><\/b>An all-phase apparel manufacturer, GTLA Apparel Development helps creatives from concept to completion through designs, sourcing of materials, construction of garments \u2013 even down to an in-house sample maker. Launched by <span class=\"xn-person\">Guadalupe Tlatenchi<\/span>, the granddaughter of a garment maker, GTLA provides fittings in their downtown <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span> office with most services offered in-house.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT VERIZON DIGITAL READY PROGRAM\u00a0<br \/><\/b>Verizon&#8217;s Small Business Digital Ready program is a free online curriculum designed to give small businesses personalized tools to succeed in the digital economy with access to over 40 courses, mentorship, peer networking, and 1:1 expert coaching. Highly engaged users, defined as those who have taken at least two courses on the platform, can also apply for a <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> grant, which is awarded to a select few small businesses each year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpga06dleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpga06dleft\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 400px;\" title=\"Vermont Slauson Economic Development Center has served South LA's small businesses and entrepreneurs for forty years.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1756197\/Vermont_Slauson_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Vermont Slauson Economic Development Center has served South LA's small businesses and entrepreneurs for forty years.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4075490-1&amp;h=3805789715&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2325556%2FGuadalupe_Tlatenchi.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2325556%2FGuadalupe_Tlatenchi.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2325556\/Guadalupe_Tlatenchi.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4075490-1&amp;h=3597925811&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1756197%2FVermont_Slauson_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1756197%2FVermont_Slauson_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1756197\/Vermont_Slauson_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>In partnership with<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0the Los Angeles Rams, Verizon will announce the surprise award during a networking event and panel discussion on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Wednesday, January 24, 2024<\/span> at Sofi Stadium\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 24, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) announced today that its client <span class=\"xn-person\">Guadalupe Tlatenchi<\/span> of &lt;a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264665,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-264663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interes-humano"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=264663"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264663\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264669,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/264663\/revisions\/264669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/264665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=264663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=264663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=264663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}