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Starting A Nonprofit Dental Clinic: The Renee Ramirez Story

You could say that Renee Ramirez, a member of First Business Bank's Southeast Wisconsin Advisory Board, 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. Since its founding, the clinic has provided more than $30 million in dental care to more than 25,000 patients.

This engaging episode of the Business Bank Podcast reveals:

The story behind how and why Renee Ramirez started Community Smiles Dental
What's most rewarding about their mission
Her accomplishments and leadership positions in the community
Using resources to make a long-lasting impact

Check out this episode of the First Business Bank Podcast for an inspirational discussion with an award-winning, respected leader who has dedicated her impressive career to helping other people.

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Kevin Kane

President - Southeast Wisconsin Market of First Business Bank

Kevin Kane is President of First Business Bank's Southeast Wisconsin Market. He has nearly 40 years of banking experience serving companies across a wide range of industry sectors and market segments, helping them grow and increase enterprise value. Throughout his career, Kevin has focused on building high-performing teams for the benefit of clients. Prior to First Business Bank, he spent 28 years at M&I/BMO Harris Bank in various leadership roles in commercial lending and treasury management, most recently as Managing Director of Treasury & Payment Solutions.

Renee Ramirez

Southeast Wisconsin Advisory Board Member

Renee Ramirez is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Community Smiles Dental, formerly Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic. In August 2018, she opened a second clinic in Menomonee Falls. Both locations provide affordable dental care for low-income families, high-risk expectant mothers, and low-income children.

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