together with Latino Caucus Chair Sen.

marking a significant partnership that included a ceremonial Daruma doll eye-coloring by Fuji Bank President Kenichiro Tanaka and VSEDC founder Marva Smith Battle-Bey.part of Metros Transit-Oriented Communities Economic Development Program.

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.Seiryu-en is currently closed to the public.

and the project was funded by SCGF member and community donations.and SCGF President Brian Yamasaki.

The event began with a powerful drum performance by Kishin Taiko.Vice President Masao Morisaku (shigin name Kokuyu Morisaku) delivered a shigin recital of his original composition.