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In honor of Women’s History Month, TBC is holding a fireside chat with Monique Greenwood of Akwaaba Philadelphia Bed and Breakfast (first Black-owned in the city). She will discuss having what matters professionally, spiritually, and financially as a Black-woman-owned business. The first 25 businesses to register will receive an Echo from State Farm Insurance. WHERE: Completely online! WHEN: Thursday, April 1st, 2021 TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET EVENT DONATION: Click Here for More Information and to Register. Experts will evaluate your online presence of your business and help you develop a social media marketing plan to go forward in this new climate. WHERE: Completely online! WHEN: 5 THURSDAYS, March 11 – April 8, 2021 *note new start date and weekday* TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET COST: $125.00 plus non-refundable $25 registration fee (financial aid available, contact education@thebizctr.com) LEARN HOW TO: Online Registration: Note: if you are interested in financial aid, please contact education@thebizctr.com after you have completed the online registration form. “Join this dynamic, motivational business plan class created to encourage and prepare new and existing entrepreneurs with the information they will need to start, sustain and expand their business.” Join the virtual class and learn with other entrepreneurs! How it works: This is an intensive course. The objective is for you to have a complete business plan at the end. New sessions open on Monday each week including a live Zoom meeting at 6:30 pm ET, and you will be assigned videos, readings, and work for you to complete during the week – on your own – at times that are best for you. If you are not able to be a part of the live meeting each week, there will be a recording available. Each week’s work builds your skills and helps you collect and organize all of the information you need to complete the business plan. Class Schedule Location: Virtually Registration: It is recommended all learners have access to a laptop or desktop computer so that they have all the resources needed in order to create a complete Business Plan document for presentation at the end of the course. You will learn how to: Cost for the course Course Fee: $350 Financial Aid is available – complete and return this form Loan Approvals of $10,000 (or more) may be offered for Viable Completed Business Plans Meet the Lead Instructor Ronald Williford Ron earned his B.A. degree in Economics from Villanova University. He currently serves on the boards of the Haverford YMCA, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Main Line NAACP Branch (Treasurer) and Making A Way International. INC. Ron is a member of the Trustee Ministry of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and is also active in the Financial and Education Support Ministries. Ron and his wife, Tanya, reside in North Wales, Pa. They are the proud parents of Jenea Williford, Shannan Williford-Burton and Salina Williford.Celebrate Women’s History Month with Us!
Fireside Chat with Monique Greenwood discussing “Having What Matters”: Professionally, Spiritually & Financially as a Black, Woman Business Owner
$100 – AMBASSADOR, $50 – SUPPORTER, $25 – FRIEND
ONLINE COURSE!
“Creating Your Social Media Blueprint to Increase Customers”
February cohort closed! Register to be notified about next cohorts!
Additional Course Materials: $30.00
There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee
Ronald Williford is the President/ Founder of Philadelphia Financial Consultants, LLC., an independent financial planning brokerage specializing in personal financial planning, retirement planning, small business consulting and tax planning. He is noted a speaker on various financial topics and is the host of the program “Let’s Talk Money.” He has over 36 years of experience in the financial services industry in various positions. His motto is “Financial planning begins with education.
Pamela Rich-Wheeler, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Business Center, joined Evening WURDS host Nick Taliaferro to discuss The Business Center and opportunities for start up businesses. The show aired February 11, 2021.