Veecon crowd
Posted in Money Matters South Park

LA Convention Center, GaryVee & T-Pain Take On VeeCon 2024

Sometimes Downtown LA business owners just sit back and wonder…Where would the world be without…

Conrad visit
Posted in Bunker Hill Money Matters

Avianca Cargo & AeroUnion New A330 Fleet Celebration Lands at the Luxurious Conrad Hotel

It was the best of times. It was the best of times.  On July 9,…

Slinky productions
Posted in Money Matters

Slinky Productions Hot Tips to Harness the Power Of Video Ads for Any Downtown Brand

In today’s digital era, the use of video ads has become a pivotal strategy for…

Posted in Money Matters

From Start to Finish – Buying Your First Condo in DTLA

The journey to condo ownership can be daunting and filled with challenges. First-time condo buyers…

Posted in Money Matters

Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Proper Project Planning

Effective project planning is vital for the success of any project. It transforms abstract ideas into…

Posted in Arts & Culture Chinatown Money Matters

46th Annual Chinatown Firecracker 10K Run Invest 2024 Proceeds Back Into the Community 

The 46th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 10K run is one of the longest-running and most anticipated downtown…

Dream BIG
Posted in Financial District Money Matters

LA Business Chambers Unite for Minority Business Success at Upcoming Dream Big Forum

Minority-owned small businesses are significant contributors to the California economy, generating nearly $193 billion in…

New Pershing square
Posted in Historic Core Money Matters Visit DTLA

DTLA Make Over: Pershing Square – A Reflection of the Times

Standing amidst the echoes of history, watching bulldozers gear up once again to aid in…

Posted in Historic Core Money Matters

The Price of Peace – Perch DTLA Backtracks on Security Fees While Others Forge Ahead

LA restaurants add a new shiny security surcharge to customer bills

Old-school cake-cutting, splitting, and corkage fees are not the only add-ons that decorate a bill at the end of the night anymore, as restaurants and bars in Los Angeles have been adding new surcharges like health care, inflation, and COVID-19 support over the past few years.

The new shiny sister, and most controversial of them all: the security surcharge.

99 cent stores close
Posted in Expo/USC Money Matters

Can Pic ‘N’ Save the 99 Cents Only Stores?

99 Cents Only Stores, a cherished emblem of Los Angeles commerce, faces its sunset. Born from the bustling aisles of Grand Central Market, the chain, headquartered in Commerce, announced on Friday, April 5, the closure of all 371 stores.

Nolan Marshall photo by Shawn Smith
Posted in BLK DTLA DTLA Masterminds Money Matters South Park

Oceanwide “Graffiti Towers” – South Park BID Executive Director Nolan Marshall Speaks

In Spring of 2023, months before the vandalism ofOceanwide Plaza, the South Park Business Improvement…

DTLA weekly social media
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Ringing in Change: Downtown’s New 738 Area Code Sparks Debate

Looks like downtown Los Angeles is headed for yet another shake-up. As reported by the…