Greening Our Planet, One Bulb at a Time
by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
At 6,500 miles, Los Angeles has the largest network of streets and roads and the second largest number of street lights – 210,000 – to light the way. In 2009, the City of Los Angeles teamed up with the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) to find out how much those lights were costing the City - and our climate.
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Clinton Economic Opportunity Initiative
Pounding Cake Into a Business
When I was starting my own business, I faced many challenges, from financial or logistical issues, to strategic ones. Many small business owners, like myself, are burdened with responsibilities that can prove to be too great to overcome. But when these small businesses fail to get off the ground, it is not only the...
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Fostering Student Entrepreneurship
Today’s students serve as the foundation of our economic future, but they face tough challenges. Rising college tuition and poor job prospects are making it difficult for students to achieve self-sufficiency and economic stability. According to a 2011 Current Population Survey conducted by Northeastern University...
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Strengthening Our Communities By Supporting Small Businesses
While thousands of people wake up very early the day after Thanksgiving (some may not even go to sleep) in pursuit of the best shopping deals at major retail stores, small businesses across the country are preparing for the holiday season, a crucial time...
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