Toby Farmer
- May 1, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
From Start to Finish – Buying Your First Condo in Downtown Los Angeles
The journey to condo ownership can be daunting and filled with challenges. First-time condo buyers often face hurdles such as saving for a down payment, securing financing, and finding the…
Keri Freeman
- March 12, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
DTLA Women to Watch: Ronda Jackson – Change Agent for Success
Two things are certain when an extraordinary woman like Ronda Jackson comes to town: first, as a supplier of Benjamin Moore paint through her Studio D Contract Finishes, in the Old Bank…
Hanny Playa
- January 18, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
American Red Cross Commits to Providing Access for Victims of LA Fires
Victims impacted by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, may receive aide from the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross remains committed to providing individuals affected by the…
Jackson Roberts
- August 1, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
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 serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk? Known as “GaryVee,” he is described as one of the most…
- July 16, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
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, 2024, Avianca Cargo, Colombia’s leading cargo carrier, and its commercial partner AeroUnion, celebrated the converting…
- July 3, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
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 enhancing brand recognition and driving consumer engagement. Slinky Productions specializing in crafting promotional videos offers a…
- June 26, 2024
- 5 minutes Read
Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Proper Project Planning
Effective project planning is vital for the success of any project. It transforms abstract ideas into achievable objectives and ensures that every aspect of the project aligns with the overarching goals. …
- June 14, 2024
- 2 minutes Read
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 LA marathons. This year’s run, held back in February in commendation of the Year of…
Marvin Uzor
- May 20, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
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 economic output and $28.7 billion in tax revenue annually, while supporting 2.56 million jobs across…
- April 25, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
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 the evolution of Pershing Square. From its humble beginnings as “La Plaza Abaja” in 1866…
Viola Sator
- April 12, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
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.
Shawn Smith
- April 11, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
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.
