New Little Tokyo Small Business CRFT by Maki Opens

CRFT by Maki was one of five small businesses chosen for LTSC’s 341 FSN Entrepreneur-in-Residence program in 2018-2019. Because of this program, CRFT by Maki will become a permanent resident of the storefront community space owned by LTSC formerly known as 341 FSN at 341 First Street in Little Tokyo.

“While we had no idea where the ‘Bizcubator,’ or business incubator, would take our entrepreneurs, it was always intended as a community effort to invite more entrepreneurs back into Little Tokyo. This neighborhood once boasted one of the most robust small business economies in Los Angeles but through waves of displacement it has shrunk significantly in size. This is a great win for the Little Tokyo small business community to welcome Japanese American entrepreneur Darin Maki to be a part of the small business legacy of one of three remaining historic Japantowns in the United States,” said Mariko Lochridge, LTSC Small Business Program Counselor.

CRFT by Maki will be open Tuesday through Sundays from 12–8 P.M. and on Mondays by appointment only.

published on February 3, 2020