by Eric Wong | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Through its new FORGE LA initiative, The Center by Lendistry is bringing together CDFIs, researchers, policy advocates, and funders to identify what communities need to recover after disaster. In Altadena, recovery has been uneven. Where more than 2,000 homes were...
by Eric Wong | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Andrea Jenkins launched Jazzy Pawz in 2014, she wasn’t following a business plan. Armed with determination, a passion for pet care, and a willingness to learn as she went, Andrea started grooming dogs from a live-work space and began building what would...
by Eric Wong | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced the formal close of the LA County Rent Relief Program. The initiative, which opened December 12, 2023, and concluded June 4, 2024, successfully distributed more than $81 million in...
by Eric Wong | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Launch event for Resources for Entrepreneurship Advising & Coaching Hub (REACH), a new platform built to support California’s small business advisors, coaches, and mentors. For many small business owners, the right advisor can make all the difference. Trusted...
by Eric Wong | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
For families in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, rebuilding after the fires can feel overwhelming. There is no clear starting point. Many homeowners are navigating insurance, trying to understand the construction process, and figuring out who they can trust. In the...
by Eric Wong | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lessons from the field and the Inclusive Contractor Playbook By Shafeeq Shamsid-Deen Jr., Senior Program ManagerEveryone wants to work with a great contractor. They are always in demand and often hard to find. But one thing I have seen consistently is that demand...
