Economic opportunity is essential for a thriving and equitable Los Angeles.
All deserve access to living wage employment, small business support, and resources they need to build lasting generational wealth for themselves and their families.
Key Issues
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Supporting Latina/o entrepreneurs and small businesses as drivers of community wealth and economic growth.
Equitable Economic Development
Ensuring investments and economic opportunities benefit historically underserved communities.
Advocacy & Community Capacity
Advancing data-informed policies and strengthening community organizations to drive lasting change.
What We’re Doing
Pláticas
Community conversations that equip residents with the knowledge and tools to engage in discussions on economic mobility, workforce opportunities, small business success, and equitable development.
Academia Comunitaria
A leadership program equipping residents with the civic knowledge and advocacy skills needed to advance economic opportunity, influence policy, and strengthen their communities.
Fuerza Fund
Providing direct investments and recovery support to workers and community-based organizations, helping build long-term economic resilience in Latina/o communities.
Digital Equity
Advocating for affordable broadband access so families can fully participate in education, employment, healthcare, and civic life.
Public Policy Advocacy
Mobilizing communities to engage in the political process and advocate for legislative change.
2028 Olympic & Paralympic Opportunity
Working to ensure the economic benefits of the 2028 Games—including jobs, contracting opportunities, and community investments—reach historically underserved communities.