Driving Transformational Change Through Inclusive Regional Economic Development
Bienestar is a learning organization that provides consulting services dedicated to cultivating resilient economies where community well-being and equitable prosperity are at the center of every strategy.
We partner with visionary leaders who are ready to build more equitable regional economies.
As a learning organization, we collaborate with a broad spectrum of cross-sector partners committed to systemic change. Our clients range from local community-based organizations to large-scale public institutions across California and the nation.
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Strategy, Design, & Facilitation
We turn complex ideas into clear, actionable blueprints for change. From high-stakes facilitation and design sprints to creating comprehensive implementation plans, we help you align stakeholders and set a direct path toward lasting impact.
Capacity Building, Partnerships, & Ongoing Support
We help coalitions and organizations move from "good intentions" to "high performance." Whether you are building a regional partnership, defining governance structures, or navigating grant administration, we provide the coaching and technical expertise to help your initiative get unstuck and scale.
Research, Evaluation, and Learning
We provide the data and insights needed to understand your impact and refine your approach. Using an equity-centered lens, we conduct landscape scans, develop career pathway guides, and perform deep-dive evaluations that turn raw data into a narrative for growth and equity.
Workshops & Event Facilitation
We provide expert facilitation for conferences and workshops designed to solve a specific problem or energize a group in a single day. We handle the heavy lifting of the agenda so you can focus on the conversation.
RESOURCES
Building equitable and prosperous communities starts with shared knowledge and accessible tools. Our resource hub is dedicated to sharing insights, frameworks, and strategies that inform and inspire inclusive regional economic development.
Moving beyond traditional growth models requires a new blueprint.
This guide introduces the IRED framework—a strategic integration of economic, human capital, and place-based development. Learn how to align cross-sector partnerships and embed equity as a throughline to build a regional economy that serves everyone.
“I came into this work very new to workforce development and strategic facilitation, and our partnership with Bienestar has been instrumental in helping Pathways to Parity move from vision and towards execution.
Their strategic facilitation, research, and capacity-building support helped Youth Action Project and our team align diverse stakeholders, clarify governance, and translate complex, equity-centered workforce strategies into clear, actionable plans.
As a result, we’ve strengthened cross-sector collaboration, improved grant readiness, and accelerated momentum toward equitable regional outcomes. Bienestar has been a trusted thought partner in turning shared intention into measurable impact.”
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– Jonathan Buffong, Youth Action Project Project: Pathways to Parity
Ready to move from vision to impact?
Whether you have a fully scoped project or just the seed of an idea, we’re here to help you navigate the next steps.