Amped Kitchens, formerly known as L.A. Prep, is breaking the barriers to entry for growing food companies. Their multi-tenant food production facilities provide pre-inspected, ready-to-occupy, private kitchen spaces to small food manufacturers. The innovative model helps food companies scale production faster and with lower capital, removing the traditional barriers of facility costs.
“It takes more than just looking at the financial aspect of a project. LISC sees through to the mission, and that’s what makes LISC such a great organization.”
— Mott Smith, co-founder and Principal of Civic Enterprise
LISC’s economic development initiatives boost the health of neighborhoods by investing in the physical and social assets of a community’s business district. The impact of these investments ripple beyond individual neighborhoods, improving the landscape for industry and employment, bolstering cities’ tax revenues and stimulating regional economies. LISC has been involved with Amped Kitchens from the very beginning, helping Amped Kitchens expand and provide hundreds of new jobs at every Amped Kitchens Location.
“We see many people out in the community with so many great ideas and skills. It just takes organizations like LISC and Amped Kitchens to push the people to build their own businesses.”
— Mott Smith, co-founder and Principal of Civic Enterprise
