Economic Vitality Program Vendor displays at TheCenter@Wilsona by SBCC
Lake Los Angeles - TheCenter@Wilsona by SBCC – Pictured is local LLA resident and entrepreneur Vanessa LaTorre pictured with Bryan Guijarro who is the Economic Vitality Organizer for SBCC. Vanessa has participated in various car shows and farmers markets.
Vanessa joined the program in June of 2024. She was already working her creations when she joined. Vanessa explained, “During the Pandemic I had to stay home like everyone else so I picked up a hobby. I never thought I could start a small business. It started out as a hobby and now I have that small business.
“The program helped me to engage, to network, to be part of the business scene and my community. I learned how to apply for a business license and operate legally. I learned how to help build the economy here in Lake Los Angeles. The program provides more opportunities for career pathways and how to operate legally.
“When we get together, it brings up new ideas, new concepts and binds us together. We connect with each other and our community.
“I am very grateful and happy that we have this resource. The program is helpful to the community. I would encourage others to participate.”
TheCenter@Wilsona by SBCC is the setting for a group of hopeful entrepreneurs who are part of the Economic Vitality Program who are delving into career pathways initiatives and street craft collective entrepreneurship, micro ventures and co-op programs as part of their adventure and education provided by the Program.
The Entrepreneurial Program is designed to support the local community with their members’ creative business ventures so each could be self-sufficient and a contribution to their local economy.
The group started with 21 eager and hopeful people meeting on their journey together at TheCenter@Wilsona by SBCC who were interested in starting their own small business, some who already had started and some who were going to start. The range of interests were marketing agency, cleaning services, food services and car repair.
Discussions began with what they felt were their strengths, skills, hobbies and interests. They also discussed how they would have homework to do from these classes, just like school. A book about atomic habits, how to make small changes that will transform your habits and deliver amazing results, building good habits and breaking bad habits was shared. The program lasts 6 months, phase 1) making connections, phase 2) skills and phase 3) execution. There is a serious depth to this program that is covered in a short but productive period of time.
TheCenter@Wilsona by SBCC is located in Lake Los Angeles on the Wilsona Campus, 16845 E Ave M-8, Lake Los Angeles, CA 93535
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By Shirley Harriman
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