Economic Development

LISC LA champions strategies that promote equity and economic inclusion in underserved neighborhoods across the County.

Our economic development initiatives aim to create opportunities for low-income people of color to participate in the economic growth of the region and build wealth within their communities.

To do this, we take a multi-pronged approach and invest in both the people and the places that make our neighborhoods great places to live, work, and play.

LISC LA supports the growth of small businesses and micro-enterprises by providing access to capital and technical assistance programs that support a diverse range of entrepreneurs. Learn more about our small business resources here.

Fosters thriving commercial districts by shaping place-based equitable economic development strategies and leveraging the economic strength of anchor institutions to create opportunities for local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Read more about these initiatives here. 

Connects low-income residents to living wage jobs, career pathways and financial stability through the Financial Opportunity Center and Americorps Programs.