Director of Community Strategies
The Lakota Group
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Josh Bloom is the Director of Community Strategies at The Lakota Group. He previously held senior roles at Main Street America and The Community Land Use and Economics Group.
Josh leverages local data to devise market-based strategies and build economically vibrant and distinct places. His approach focuses on understanding unique market and community characteristics to craft solutions that foster dynamic urban environments.
Additionally, Josh has a deep interest in social enterprise and community-owned businesses. He serves as a board member and is a past president of Weavers Way Cooperative Association, a Philadelphia-based grocery retailer with $52 million in annual sales.
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SAT-A09: Measuring What Matters: The Social Value and Economic Benefits of Public Interventions
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CT