Understanding Credit/ Asset Building: Participants will learn the importance of viewing credit as an essential asset-building tool. The workshop will cover the most commonly used language in the credit industry, types of credit available and the associated costs. Participants will also learn about the steps to establishing credit, how to determine how much debt to take on and how to develop a recovery plan when overwhelmed.

Session 1- Jan 9^th  Thur 6-7:30pm   Business Start-up

Session 2- Feb 13^th  Thur 6-7:30pm  Business Plan 101

Session 3- Mar 12^th  Thur 6-7:30pm  Business Marketing 101

Session 4- April 9^th  Thur 6-7:30pm  Understanding Credit/Asset Building

Session 5- May 14^th  Thur 6-7:30pm   SBA Loan/Alternative Affordable

Session 6- June11^th  Thur 6-7:30pm  Procurement –government contracting