We leverage Kaiser Permanente’s economic resources to grow local businesses and enhance community development, vitality, and wellness. We believe creating economic opportunity is one of the core tenets for improving health and equity.

Our Approach

1. Collaborate with community anchors and large-scale purchasers to optimize collective impact
2. Provide capacity-building opportunities for diverse and local entrepreneurs in our footprint to create wealth and employment
3. Target local spending to bolster local markets