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    Expertise Cosmetology Institute is the first African-American owned school of cosmetology in Las Vegas, NV.

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    Expertise Cosmetology Institute is the first African-American owned school of cosmetology in Las Vegas, NV.

  • detail image of project

    Expertise Cosmetology Institute is the first African-American owned school of cosmetology in Las Vegas, NV.

Expertise Cosmetology Institute

Expertise Cosmetology Institute is the first African-American owned school of cosmetology in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school offers five full-time programs, including teacher training and a business training program for all students.

The project will create a total of five construction jobs and 30 full-time jobs.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided acquisition financing for Expertise Cosmetology Institute to establish a full-service salon employing program graduates.

"Brian Maddox and the staff at Clearinghouse CDFI were just wonderful...You stood by me and you stood by Expertise. You believed in us and you supported and encouraged me. Thank you so very much!"
- Gwen Braimoh, Cosmetology School Director/Owner, Expertise Cosmetology Institute
Financing Provided:
$234,000 Acquisition Loan
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Impact:
Expertise Cosmetology Institute will create five construction jobs and 30 full-time jobs.
Purpose:
Securing Jobs for Cosmetology Graduates
Year Funded:
2013
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