Blended Impact, Inc

Blended Impact is a Southern California-based innovation lab focused on economic development. Founded in 2019, the company partners with local governments, nonprofits, investors, and project leads nationwide to create and implement inclusive economic development initiatives. They specialize in alternative capital attraction strategies, helping communities identify project pipelines and connect them with private sector expertise. Their mission is to power the future of how we invest, live, and earn through public-private partnerships.

Blended Impact is a certified B Corporation and a benefit corporation committed to promoting economic opportunity beyond job creation. They have a strong focus on utilizing Opportunity Zones for investment and development, and they have created proprietary tools and research to support the Opportunity Zone ecosystem. They also conduct research on emerging innovation ecosystems and publish reports on the Inland Empire region, where they are headquartered.

Blended Impact is a remote-first company with flexible working hours. While they have a headquarters in Riverside, CA and a satellite office in Culver City, CA, they operate primarily remotely. Their hours are 9am - 6pm PST Monday - Thursday and 9am - 1pm PST on Friday.

Blended Impact is an innovation lab for economic development, headquartered in Riverside, California. They aim to power the future of investing, living, and earning through public-private partnerships. They work with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to develop innovative, place-based solutions that promote inclusive economic growth and social impact. They specialize in alternative capital attraction strategies, utilizing tools like Opportunity Zones, and they are committed to transparency and impact, having achieved both Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation designations.

Blended Impact fosters a culture of "execute and experiment," encouraging a dynamic and collaborative environment where bold action and rigorous reflection go hand-in-hand. They value strategic thinking, forward-looking perspectives, generosity, earnestness, and a shared sense of curiosity. Blended Impact believes in a balanced approach to investment, aiming to maximize both profit and positive impact, demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable and socially conscious business model.

Blended Impact is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and is actively working to promote economic opportunity beyond job creation. The company is a Certified B Corporation and a legal California Benefit Corporation, which reflects its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Blended Impact has partnered with various organizations, including the Inland Empire Labor Institute, Youth Action Project, and the Inland Empire Latina Business Women Association, to support diverse talent and create opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities. The company’s efforts demonstrate its commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in the economic development sector.