Starting a Nonprofit Dental Clinic: The Renee Ramirez Story

Renee Ramirez operates well under pressure. During the financial crisis of 2008, she founded Community Smiles Dental (formerly Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic), a nonprofit dental clinic for low-income families in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.   The clinic, which opened a second location in 2018, has provided more than $30 million in dental care to more than 25,000 patients since its founding.   This engaging episode of the First Business Bank podcast reveals the story behind how and why Renee Ramirez started Community Smiles Dental, what she enjoys most about the clinic, her numerous accomplishments and leadership positions in the community, and what it takes to make a long-lasting difference.

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The First Business Bank Podcast is a podcast for business owners and leaders — anyone helping to advance the social and economic standing of their employees, investors, families, and communities. Nothing is more important to a thriving economy than visionary entrepreneurs determined to succeed. As a business-focused bank that works every day with business leaders, this podcast details what we see working in highly successful businesses today. Each episode features an interview discussing business practices on topics such as company culture, communication, financial risk, strategic planning, financial performance, business continuity plans, sales strategies, foundational beliefs, and more.