Association of Ohio Recyclers Presentation at Conference - October 28, 2013

RecycleForce Columbus, Inc.AOR Conference 10-28-13

Bobby ClarkBoard Chair

RecycleForce Columbus, Inc.President

Sustainable Business Ventures Corporation

Copyright 2013, RecycleForce Columbus, Inc.

John RushActing Executive Director

RecycleForce Columbus, IncPresident/CEO

CleanTurn International

RecycleForce Columbus www.recycleforcecolumbus.org

RecycleForce Columbus is a social enterprise with the two-fold mission of recycling end-of-life electronics and providing employment for persons reentering the community from prison based in Ohio.

“We are so excited that RecycleForce Columbus is working in Franklin County to provide opportunities for re-entry workers to get valuable on-the-job experience after returning to our community from their incarceration”, said Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown. “We encourage you to support this organization by dropping off your end-of-life electronics, anything with a cord attached!”

First Columbus event September 15, 2012Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI)

RecycleForce Columbus

Mission:“Providing a pathway for formerly incarcerated men and women to successfully re-integrate into the

workforce and become responsible, tax-paying, productive community members

& citizens through comprehensive environmentally sound and secure end-

of-life electronics processing.”

 Video: Recycling Electronics – Recycling People

We are Miners

►There is as much gold in a ton of electronic waste as in 55 tons of ore.

►Copper, aluminum, plastic and steel.►Our material will be

recycled and reused in industry. The steel we recycle will supports Ohio jobs.

Social Enterprise

501(c)3 Non-Profit dedicated to leading, developing and implementing effective strategy to reduce recidivism; improving local and state economies and communities and the lives of hundreds of formerly incarcerated men and women and their families.

Transitional Employment Advantages

for Workers

►Work attachment and investment

►Workplace mediation and support

►Long-term retention management services

►Emphasis on paying child support

Case Management Service continues for two years after program

completion

Indianapolis Economic Impact

►Earned Nearly $3 million in Wages

►Paid More than $400,000 in Child Support

►Paid more than $650,000 in Re-Entry User Fees to Marion County Agencies

►Paid $625,000 in Federal, State and Local taxes

Between January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2011 Recycle Force Employees:

Those Who Earn at Least $5,000 in the first six months after release have significantly lower recidivism rates.

U.S. Department of Labor

►RFI Indy awarded $5M grant November 2011 for study of 1,000 newly released felons over 2 years

►500 to participate in 4 month Employment and Training program with RecycleForce

►500 in Control Group will receive “supports as usual”

RecycleForce Columbus

Sub-recipient of funds awarded RecycleForce Indy to help launch RecycleForce Columbus and create a minimum of 6 positions by fall 2015

PEW Center Study► In the March 2009, the PEW

Center’s, One in 31, the Long Reach of American Corrections

►“The laws passed in 80s &90s increased incarcerated pop. reached 2.3 million & 1 in 100 adults was in prison or jail.”

►“… # on probation or parole 5 million plus, up from 1.6 million just 25 years ago.

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Successful re-entry through Entrepreneurship

►For some ex-offenders, entrepreneurship offers new opportunities for successful reentry

►Reducing recidivism and empowering ex-offenders to start their own businesses to create their own jobs is a great strategy that is being well received across the US. 11

PRI Report►Venturing Beyond the Gates:

Facilitating Successful Reentry with Entrepreneurship

►“Entrepreneurship has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional employment opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized individuals all over the world.

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PRI Report

While researchers agree that self-employment may not be a viable option for many individuals leaving prison, the mere fact of the exposure to entrepreneurship training can factor in successful reentry to the community.

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PRI Report

“For many, because entrepreneurial thinking is infused with the philosophy of empowerment, exposure to entrepreneurial training will reshape

their perspective on their role in society.

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PEP Business Plan Competition & Graduation

June 10-11, 2010

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Relevance of ‘Green’ to Prisoner Reentry: Low &

Moderate Skills in Each Sector

Green Entrepreneurship

Course Description►1. Entrepreneurship Introduction and

Overview►2. Brainstorming, Mentors, Goals, and

Networking►3. Social Media and e-Commerce►4. Sustainability, Green Practices, and

Environment Issues►5. Idea Generation and Elevator Pitches►6. Business Plan Basics

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Scenes from Southeastern Correctional

Institution

CleanTurn is established on the emerging business model designed to produce a return on investment for its owners, while addressing social needs.

Company Overview

CleanTurn International LLC, headquartered in Columbus Ohio, launched in January 2012

Our PartnersCleanTurn makes a deliberate effort to partner with exceptional  non-profit organizations focused on comprehensive screening, training and supportive services.  

Our Unique Career Opportunities• Our mission encompasses an intentional

focus on providing unique career opportunities for individuals who have had significant challenges to employment and are chronically unemployed (and at risk of homelessness).

• CleanTurn provides career opportunities for individuals who want to become self-sufficient and who want to contribute to society in a positive and productive way.

Our Services• Demolition,

Deconstruction & Debris removal

• Janitorial/ Post-Construction Cleaning

• Grounds Keeping

• General Labor

Our Social Impact

• Employment Opportunities Created: 120+

• Revenue Generated: $2m+

• Child Support Paid: $20k+

• Payroll Taxes: $100k+

• Waste Recycled or Repurposed: 80+ tons

Success Stories

Larry Hadley – Larry came to us through our partners at Serenity Street in February 2012. Larry serves as our Grounds Keeping supervisor and oversees our lawn and snow removal services

Darnell Kirkwood – Darnell came to CleanTurn in June 2012 as an Alvis House referral and has made a great impact on the people he works with. Darnell has spearheaded multiple demolition and deconstruction projects.

Joakima Bailey - Joakima was referred to CleanTurn through our partner, the Columbus Urban League in August 2012. Joakima provides superior customer service in our janitorial services division- our customers love her for her attention to detail and “get it done” attitude

“Work Organizes Life”

~ William Julius Wilson

►A person with a stable job is regardless of educational attainments is less likely to re-offend than a person who does not work after incarceration

►A person with a job is more likely to have children who stay in school

►Children do better when their parents are in their lives

Looking for Partners and Event

Sponsors►Next Event: November 14, 2013

Co-Sponsored by the Dublin Entrepreneur Center and Ohio Association of Recyclers

►Future Sponsors Catholic Diocese Cardinal Health

►Past Event Sponsors•OSU Students for Recycling & Net Impact•SWACO & Get Green Columbus

•Dublin ReMax Realtors –

Kurt & Susanne Novak•Goodwill Columbus•ECDI Women Business Day

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More information

RecycleForce Columbus, Inc.www.recycleforcecolumbus.org

614-261-6161

Managed by

CleanTurn International, LLCJohn Rush, Executive Director

jrush@cleanturn.org614-747-3475

Kevin Helmuth, RFC Operations Mgrkhelmuth@recycleforce.org

Bobby Clark, Board Chair RecycleForce Columbus, Inc.

PresidentSustainable Business Ventures Corporation

859-227-0263