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Working with WORC

Vanessa's Money Hour
Vanessa's Money Hour
Working with WORC
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In this discussion Vanessa’s guest, Shanua Yeldell of WORC shares how this local CDFI is helping businesses and individuals in Philadelphia build credit in Philadelphia.

In the first half of the program Shauna shared how WORC and other CDFIs help business owners and entrepreneurs get credit ready. In the second half of the program Shauna shared details on WORC’s savings programs for individuals and families, as well as a specific program they have for refuges and immigrants. WORC helps teach people the importance and power of savings and building assets, manage and understand their budget, and prepare for purchases like homeownership.

Guest:

Shauna Yeldell, Director of Lending and Operations at Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

Public Banking and Personal Finance

Vanessa's Money Hour
Vanessa's Money Hour
Public Banking and Personal Finance
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Public banks belong to the people, not shareholders. In the first half of the hour we speak with Connie Bille about the benefits of access to a public bank. The only active public bank is in the state of ND but as of the recording at least 20 states or cities were exploring implementation of a public bank.

In the second half of the hour Ingrid Shepard, One Less Foundation joined to talk about how they are advocating for families and introducing individuals and families to financial literacy tools.

Guests

  • Connie Bille, G-town Radio
  • Ingrid Shepard, One Less Foundation

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Power Up Your Small Business

In the first episode of Vanessa’s Money hour, we explore the resources available in the city for current and aspiring business owners to access financial counseling, training, and affordable and responsible loans. 

Guests

Kitora Diware, Community College Power Up Your Business, a free neighborhood-based approach to helping small businesses grow. Offering classes and business training for small businesses in Philadelphia

Aggie Edwards, Mt Airy USA. Business Services Consultant for businesses in Mt Airy. Find resources, marketing, and tools for business success.

Diware and Edwards heading up new initiative FREE, six-week course to educate business owners on the ins and outs of starting a business in Philadelphia.

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