HopkinsLocal Goals
In 2022, Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System outlined its goals for supporting economic inclusion in the City of Baltimore through fiscal year 2026. The institutions committed to:
- Achieve 20% of addressable spend with local businesses. Expand technical assistance programs and engagement to increase access and support the growth of businesses in design and construction.
- Increase local hiring to 52%. Expand higher-paid positions, and increase hires making between $50,000 – $75,000. Develop programming to support the retention and career advancement of local hires.
- Increase spending with local businesses by $25 million. Establish partnerships to support local businesses in Baltimore, including the provision of training.
- Partner with our Baltimore-based banking relationships to support local businesses participating in Johns Hopkins-sponsored programs, including access to capital.
Read more about Johns Hopkins’ plans to achieve these goals and related efforts: