Kids in the Spotlight

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ABC Program Recipients

Congratulations to the vibrant small businesses that received investments from the Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program. Additional recipients are being added on a rolling basis through the end of the year.

GROWTH CAPITAL RECIPIENTS | ACQUISITION CAPITAL RECIPIENTS

“Getting these funds is a game changer for my business because it will help me launch my brick-and-mortar location and grow into wholesale.”
— ABC Growth Capital recipient, Jennifer Yee, Bakers Bench
Angel's Concierge Service

Toyanette Allen's mobile healthcare laboratory offers convenient testing and care for chronic illnesses.

AME Builders Inc

Jung Hee Seo and Dongwook Seo’s commercial construction company specializes in roofing, waterproofing, wall panel …

Art Space Huntington Park

Rosario Calatayud-Serna's arts services company promotes art, literacy, and community in Southeast LA.

Bakers Bench

Jennifer Yee's vegan-friendly bakery collaborates with local businesses to preserve and bring growth to Chinatown.

Bambú Apparel

Carmen Riascos and Juan Mosquera’s online wholesale fashion clothing company offers the latest women’s fashion tre…

Carla’s Fresh Market

Ariell Llunga’s reimagined neighborhood grocery store features local farmers and small batch food makers.

WZ Internet Trading

Eric Zhang’s Chronos Escape Room offers immersive and interactive puzzle-solving experiences.

Compton Soul

Erica Harris celebrates Black culture through high-quality African-inspired apparel in Compton.

Crenshaw Coffee Co.

Anthony Jolly's specialty coffee company provides wholesale, retail, and mobile coffee services and trains foster …

Designed by D’Amour

Zon Dumas offers a collection of handsewn vegan leather bags and tailored resortwear.

Evelyn Hernandez, Vigne Direct

Evelyn is a proud native of Southeast LA, a small business owner and an advocate for her community.

FWIN Productions

Ugenia Stokes' production and development company inspires discussion through film, TV, and short-form content.

Global Electric

William Jackson’s electrical contracting company designs, constructs, and maintains electrical and low voltage sys…

Kaster Garrett

Dee Adimora became an Everytable franchise owner to make healthy and fresh food affordable and accessible for all.

Lawrencia Bridal Couture

Lawrencia Blount is making luxury bridal apparel more inclusive by catering to brides of color of all sizes.

Lura’s Kitchen

Lura Ball offers gourmet bake-at-home cookie mixes and reinvests in local communities with a focus on education, f…

Moon Global Studios

Pamela Moon provides work, rental, and production space in Inglewood for film and photography needs.

Neighbors & Friends

Kaiy Smith-Biesman and Hannah Said’s café features build-your-own cheese boxes and local BIPOC artisan products.

“The ABC program provided the advice, consulting, and funding that I was unable to find elsewhere. It truly relieved the financial burden of not knowing how or where to begin as a woman of color.”
— ABC Acquisition Capital recipient Evelyn Hernandez, Vigne Direct
Paper Plant Co

Friedia Niimura's shop in Chinatown offers specialty stationery and a communal meeting space for local artists.

PopUP CleanUP

Kenetia Lee's eco-friendly commercial cleaning company services events large and small across Greater Los Angeles.

Sadie & Sage

Sinae & Steven Kim's fashion brand supports over a thousand US small businesses through wholesale distribution.

Sivil Technologies

Tony Rice II is bringing a fresh perspective to public safety through his civilian-focused software products.

Susana Cabrera

Susana Cabrera is an Everytable franchise owner who makes healthy and fresh food affordable and accessible for all.

Taft Corporation

Kamyar Lashgari’s general contracting construction company specializes in residential, commercial, and public and …

Toss It Up

Javonne Sanders founded the Black-owned salad company to bring healthy and delicious fare to South LA.

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The ABC program is made possible with a generous $20 million donation from Wells Fargo.