Why Economic Opportunity
During his administration – from historic job growth and rising incomes to more small business creation and private sector investment in traditionally underserved communities – President Clinton provided leadership creating a stronger American economy and more opportunity for its people. Today, too many people struggle to make ends meet, too many entrepreneurs struggle to grow their businesses, and too many communities are being left behind.
The American Dream – earning a good living, raising a family in comfort, retiring with dignity, and giving future generations the opportunity to have better lives – is no longer a reality for many people, families and communities in the United States.
The Clinton Foundation is building on President Clinton’s long-term commitment to economic advancement by helping to connect individuals and families to lower cost, safer financial services and to connect entrepreneurs in underserved communities to the support that will help them succeed.
How the Foundation Makes a Difference
CEO is working with mayors, governors, business and community leaders across the country to help spark and accelerate change helping people get, stay and succeed in the financial mainstream. It is also advancing business-to-business public service in communities across the United States connecting entrepreneurs to the support, ideas, and tools that can help them compete and succeed in the marketplace.
PROFILE
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.
