What We've Accomplished
The Clinton Foundations’ domestic economic work began in 2002 with the Harlem Small Business Initiative. Since then, the broader Clinton Economic Opportunity Initiative (CEO) has expanded its reach to help more entrepreneurs succeed and individuals and families to get, stay and succeed in the financial mainstream. Over the years, CEO has:
- Provided more than 65,000 hours of pro- bono consulting services worth more than $14 million to New York City area entrepreneurs, in association with Booz & Company, New York University’s Stern School of Business, and the New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association the program.
- Worked with ACORN and Operation HOPE to help survivors Hurricane Katrina claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), securing more than $10 million in EITC funds.
- Developed working relationships with cities and states to increase access to low -cost financial services. In addition to the state of California, participating cities include:
- Savannah
- Seattle
- Providence
- Boston
- Miami
- Los Angeles
- New York
- San Francisco
PROFILE
Rich Dennis, Nubian Heritage
Sixteen years ago, Rich Dennis was selling shea butter on the streets of Harlem. Today, owing in part to CEO's Entrepreneur Mentoring Program, he has three national brands of organic health and beauty products and six retail stores.
Sixteen years ago, Rich Dennis was selling shea butter on the streets of Harlem. Today, owing in part to CEO's Entrepreneur Mentoring Program, he has three national brands of organic health and beauty products and six retail stores.
