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Empowering Dreams, Enriching Communities

ICON CDC: Nurturing Prosperity Since 2002

We are dedicated to shaping the San Fernando Valley’s prosperous future

We are Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation

At ICON CDC, our mission is to advance and sustain an equitable, thriving, and prosperous economy for residents of the San Fernando Valley through responsible economic and workforce development and small business growth while guarding the historic social and cultural assets of the region.

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Our Vision

ICON CDC is building a thriving San Fernando Valley with economic opportunity, social justice, and civic engagement for everyone.

Our Values

ICON CDC represents:

Our Values:

  • The Power of Hope: Igniting aspirations, one opportunity at a time, to create a brighter tomorrow for all.

  • The Promise of Equity: Fostering fairness and inclusivity, ensuring every voice is heard and every person has a seat at the table.

  • The Dream of Opportunity: Pioneering pathways to success, where dreams are not just envisioned, but realized through dedication and support.

  • The Fruits of Hard Work: Celebrating the achievements born from perseverance, recognizing that every effort contributes to a thriving community.

Business Survival Center Success Story

Mandy’s Laundry

Mandy’s Laundry has served the Van Nuys community for five years. When construction near Van Nuys Boulevard and Sherman Way blocked access to the business, revenue dropped dramatically. After months of relying on savings to stay open, owners Oscar Vazquez and his wife reached a point where they were facing the possibility of selling or closing the business. Through the ICON CDC Business Survival Center, Oscar received hands-on assistance navigating the Metro Fund process. ICON CDC staff helped coordinate communication, move the application forward, and respond when the business faced an urgent eviction deadline. Mandy’s Laundry ultimately received $120,000 in funding, giving the business what Oscar called a “reset button” and an opportunity to remain open and continue serving the community. mandys laudnry

Sidewalk Vending Program

“Alma has been providing me amazing support to my business, my PPP forgiveness application has been approved. ICON CDC also helped me to apply for other grants, hiring, adapting my business to the new marketing era of the pandemic by creating social media accounts to promote my business and establish online presence.”

— Marielle

Rolling Speed Performance, INC.

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