Business

Entrepreneur with a cause

The founder of the C3 foundation believes in giving inner city kids access to better opportunities. Find out what he's doing to accomplish this goal. [...]

Johnny’s Pastrami is a West Adams fixture

Johnny's Pastrami has stood on the same corner in Los Angeles for over half a century. It survived two riots and it's never once changed ownership. But to the people of West Adams, Johnny's is much more than just a place to eat. [...]

Fannie Mae prepares to sell foreclosed properties in South LA

Community activists say the mortgage company should focus on renters who need immediate help. [...]

South LA business get free resources

The City of Los Angeles will give small businesses new tools to succeed. [...]

Vital recycling centers in trouble

With the economic downturn, recycling bottles and cans has gone from a hobby to a lifeline for many. But an increase in competition is hurting recyclers and recycling centers alike. [...]

South LA car wash workers unionize

Car wash workers in South LA score a victory... They're now among the first to be unionized in the City of Los Angeles. For years, car washes have been considered one of the most exploitive businesses, with long hours and paltry pay. [...]

Thousands attend American Dream event

An estimated 15,000 people rushed to the L.A. convention center hoping to save their homes. For some South LA homeowners, the American Dream event gave them hope that they would end their mortgage nightmare. [...]

Mortgage help offered at Convention Center this weekend

Homeowners in South Los Angeles who are struggling with their mortgages or being threatened with foreclosure can seek help this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. [...]

Chano’s restaurant: surviving the recession

The recession has hit many South LA businesses hard. Chano's restaurant is no exception. The owner talks to Intersections South LA about how he's been able to survive the recession and what he foresees for the business in 2012. [...]

Consistent job growth inspired re-imagined Crenshaw business district

Despite new jobs maintaining notoriously low pay, Crenshaw residents feel that new shops benefit the neighborhood. [...]

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