He received a bachelors degree in political science from Brigham Young University in Provo.

I am proud to celebrate 45 years of VSEDC and honor Marvas legacy by expanding access to capital.VSEDC President and CEO Quentin Strode added.

VSEDC has a deep-rooted history with the Japanese and Japanese American communities.is aimed at supporting small businesses and nonprofits along the K Line and Little Tokyo segment of the A/E Line.3 million in loans since 2020 in these target areas and will continue its impact by partnering with a Minority Depository Institution to deliver the program.

a long-standing nonprofit and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).were investing in the future of South L.

The announcement was made at VSEDCs annual Partnership Appreciation Mixer on Aug.

VSEDC Board Chair Kecia Washington said.The new plaque solidifies the federations resolve to pass this legacy forward.

Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California).although visitors still can look down on the sunken garden from JACCCs Noguchi Plaza.

a garden originally built by SCGF members over two years of volunteer effort following the construction of the JACCC in 1979.Reflections on LegacyFollowing the unveiling.