Clinton Economic Opportunity Initiative
Entrepreneur Mentoring Program: Greater New York City Area
The Greater New York City EMP is working with businesses across New York City and Newark, New Jersey. The program was developed with local organizations, including the Brick City Development Corporation in Newark and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce in New York. Brick City Development Corporation is an organization that seeks to retain, attract, and grow businesses; enhance small and minority business capacity; and spur real estate development within Newark. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping businesses grow and promoting the economic development of Brooklyn. Below are EMP New York City and Newark participants:
Entrepreneurs
- Brent Baker, CEO, Tri-State Biodiesel, LLC
- Edmon Braithwaite, Owner and President, One Caribbean Radio
- Sharon Brown, President and CEO, Environmental and Occupational Safety Services
- Monique Greenwood, Owner, Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns
- Jason Hutchins, Founder, Non Profit Solutions Network
- Ellin LaVar, President and CEO, LaVar Hair Designs
- Carl Manni, Founder and President, Linda the Bra Lady
- Amy Norquist, President & CEO, Greensulate, LLC
- Paula Rimer, Owner, Crepini Café
- Jeffrey Smalls, Owner, Smalls Electrical Construction
Mentor Companies
- BlueWolf
- Easy Seat, LLC
- CBC Broadcast Holdings
- J2M Holdings
- Quantum Media
- The Peebles Corporation
- Voelker Conway Investments