ROOTED PARTNERSHIPS
What We Offer.
LEEAF creates strong bonds of collaboration between city government and small business communities to drive results for equity and opportunity. We partner with cities to provide expert staff support, design and launch transformative programs, and equip local entrepreneurs to become lasting anchors of opportunity, driving inclusive economic growth from the ground up.
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Insights for Equity
➤ Street-level action research to identify challenges & development opportunities
➤ Accessibility audits ensuring applications, outreach campaigns, and programs reach & retain target population
➤ Town halls, forums, and other in-person & digital events to generate insights and build community
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Cultivating Economic Leaders
➤ 360॰ leader development enabling business owners as anchors for community revitalization
➤ Equipping businesses with key marketing, finance, and operations assets to drive long-term growth
➤ Genuine access to capital through models proven to build trust and financial capacity
➤ Technical assistance with brick & mortar transition to support long-term success
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Strategy & Resource Development
➤ Opportunities research identifying state, regional, and private funding sources
➤ Writing support for applications, implementation plans, and reports optimized to your goals
➤ Marketing campaigns integrating businesses into vibrant corridor and city brands
Accountability Through Outcomes.
Outcomes drive LEEAF's work. We value traditional metrics - revenue growth, job creation, capital access - but also track key growth indicators necessary to achieve the traditional metrics along with equity indicators to close gaps of opportunity, income, and wealth.
LEEAF programs reach businesses that other programs leave behind, leveraging rigorous research, innovative program design, and holistic leader development:
Results for Equity.
We are here for you to catalyze entrepreneurial leadership to create local jobs, leverage capital, and drive inclusive growth for decades to come.
Partner with LEEAF
Contact Elianne Rodriguez at elianne@leeaf.la to schedule an introductory meeting
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