by Eric Wong | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
This year, The Center made a meaningful difference in local communities. From helping small businesses navigate the challenges of climate change, to keeping Angelenos safely housed, our programs and partnerships focused on building opportunities and strengthening...
by Eric Wong | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Small Business Saturday is November 30th and The Center team members are sharing some of their favorite local spots. These businesses aren’t just places to shop or grab a bite—they’re where community, creativity, and care come together. We hope you’ll check them out...
by Eric Wong | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Jeanette Flores-Katz, and her husband, Ken Katz, have spent decades working side by side in the food industry. They met over 30 years ago while working at the same restaurant and quickly discovered how well they worked together. Today, they own and operate La Bodega,...
by Eric Wong | Sep 25, 2024 | Climate Resilience, Uncategorized
The Cuyama Valley, a small rural community in Santa Barbara County, California, has shown incredible resilience in the face of big environmental challenges. This community’s strong spirit reflects the broader experience of many rural areas across America....
by Eric Wong | Aug 23, 2024 | Climate Resilience, Uncategorized
To better understand the challenges small businesses face in becoming climate resilient, The Center partnered with the City of Pasadena’s Economic Development Division to conduct a survey through both an online questionnaire and a “Green Survey Crawl.” This dual...
by Eric Wong | Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
This Op-Ed was co-authored by Tunua Thrash-Ntuk and Adam Briones and originally published by American Banker. It’s no secret that our nation faces a massive housing affordability crisis. With soaring rents and home prices shutting the door to homeownership for...
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