HopkinsLocal Progress

From the beginning of the HopkinsLocal initiative, Johns Hopkins has committed to setting measurable goals and being transparent about its progress. 

During FY23, Johns Hopkins evaluated the second iteration of the program and worked with stakeholders within the institutions and in the community to identify the next set of goals, to begin in FY24. HopkinsLocal efforts continued and for FY25, the results are as follows:

• Continued to encourage the inclusion and participation of local businesses on Johns Hopkins design and construction projects.
• Committed twenty percent (20%) of the addressable spend, or $362.9 million, with businesses in Baltimore City.
• Filled 601 targeted positions by residents who live in focus area Baltimore City ZIP codes.
• Filled 573 higher-paid positions making between $50,000 – $75,000 by residents who live in focus area Baltimore City ZIP codes.
• Hired 155 justice-involved individuals.
• Spent $21.4 million more in targeted categories than if spending had remained at the 2022 baseline level.
• Co-sponsored with BUILD College partners, where an additional 7 businesses in the design and construction industry graduated from BUILD College – an annual standing program fostering the development of core business competencies and expanding their network.

Results from FY2023 to FY2025 for HopkinsLocal in comparison to the third iteration of goals are available in the HopkinsLocal Progress at a Glance FY2023-FY2025 document.

HopkinsLocal Progress at a Glance   FY2023-FY2025

From 2023 to 2025, HopkinsLocal has worked to increase economic opportunity in Baltimore City through construction, hiring, purchasing activities, and investments.

BUILD

^$362.9_M

was committed* in FY25 to contractors that were located in Baltimore City or their main office providing support to the project is located within the Baltimore City limits (LBE) – 20% of addressable construction spending.

HIRE

2,204

targeted positions filled by residents that live in focus area Baltimore City ZIP codes over three years. In FY25, 55% of targeted positions were filled by focus area residents.

BUY

^$497.9_M

was spent in targeted categories with local businesses over three years. In FY2025, local spending increased by $21.4M over the baseline of FY2022.

*  Commitments are defined as parts of the contract that have been assigned to a contractor or subcontractor but have not necessarily been completed.