A Community Empowerment Person who uses his business, creativity, and influence to pour back into the community — encouraging youth, supporting entrepreneurs, and spreading positivity.
A Community Empowerment Person is someone who helps others in the community thrive through encouragement, opportunity, leadership, connection, and action.
Clifton, owner of Swanqee Boutique in Park Forest, Illinois, has consistently used his business, creativity, and influence to pour back into our community — encouraging youth, supporting entrepreneurs, spreading positivity, and helping people believe in themselves and their future.
One recent example of that spirit was when Clifton and LiveUp nominated each other for the Intuit QuickBooks® and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program on May 14, 2026 — recognizing the importance of collaboration, encouragement, and community impact.
Thank you, Clifton, for choosing to lead with purpose, positivity, and empowerment. Your impact is seen and appreciated.