Descendants of former slaves would be eligible for housing payouts from the state under a pair of bills approved by California lawmakers last week. The […]
Category: Business
How Nicole Harper Rawlins built a McDonald’s franchise empire that’s reshaping South L.A.: The Q&A
Nicole Harper Rawlins is a respected woman in Los Angeles’s business world. She and her sister, Kerri Harper-Howie own 24 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Los Angeles […]
New study links marijuana dispensaries to increased teen psychosis, depression
Teens living in areas with a higher number of cannabis retailers are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health disorders, including psychosis, depression and […]
With all the hype, what’s the truth about crypto?: The Bottom Line
Cryptocurrency giant Bitcoin shattered records last week, surging above $112,000 per coin and capturing attention from Wall Street to Main Street. With everyone from U.S. […]
Warning: The sales spikes are real, but economic winds can shift quickly
For many business owners in Los Angeles, the last few months have likely been a welcome relief. Retail sales have increased, and it may […]
The top business trends transforming Los Angeles in 2025 — The Bottom Line
By Dion Rabouin Business Editor If you’re reading The Wave, you know metro Los Angeles is a place where hustle and innovation go hand […]
OneUnited Bank offers help to first-time home buyers
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, kicked off 2025 and its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
New Leimert Park business offers unusual plants
The Plant Chica co-owner Sandra Majia thanks loyal clientele at the Oct. 5 ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the shop in Leimert Park Village. The business previously operated in Jefferson Park.
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U.S. Bank offers free financial coaching services
President and founder of Operation HOPE John Hope Bryant speaks at a celebration of HOPE Inside, a financial literacy program in partnership with the U.S. Bank location on Crenshaw Boulevard. Over three decades, Operation HOPE has deployed over $4.5 billion of capital to serve communities of color.
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City accepting applications for business legacy program
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Business owners who have been an integral part of their communities for 20 or more years can […]