Workshops
Attend a free informational workshop
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How Business Obtain Credit Workshop - March 28
Date: Tuesday, March 28 - 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Place:
Live, in person, at the Valley Strong Administrative Office at 11500 Bolthouse Dr. (across the street from St. John Lutheran Church in Buena Vista)
Topic: How companies obtain creditIn this workshop, participants:
Learn how small businesses build and maintain credit.
Explore how the solvency of small businesses is measured.
Examine the connection between personal and business credit.
Identify the documents needed for small business credit applications.
This workshop is open to the public.
You can also call (800) 221-3311 to register over the phone or visit your nearest Valley Strong branch to register.
Webinars
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Identity Theft
In this workshop, you will learn about the methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself. You will also understand what information is at risk and what red flags to watch out for with regard to common scams.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Budgeting
In this workshop, you will understand the value of creating a budget, and learn strategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt. You will also learn some core habits to practice and maintain financial health.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Credit Scores and Reports
In this workshop, you will learn what a credit score is, its importance, and how to read a credit report. You'll also learn the tools to maintain a healthy credit score and repair bad credit.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Mortgages
In this workshop, you will understand how to budget for a mortgage, how the mortgage application process works, the options available to you, and the costs associated with getting a mortgage.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Investing at Work
In this workshop, you will learn to apply best practices for investing in employer-sponsored accounts, as well as learn to understand the advantages and disadvantages of various investment options. In addition, you will learn how to compare the returns and fees of different investment options and how to implement investing strategies across your portfolio.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Preparing for a Financial Emergency
In this workshop, you will learn how to understand what a financial emergency is, how to prepare for it, and the importance of having an emergency savings plan. You will also learn about tools and resources to develop and implement an emergency savings strategy. Lastly, you will develop skills to protect yourself during times of financial emergency or uncertainty.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Making Budgets Work
You will identify personal obstacles to budgeting and create and apply a structure to track and analyze spending. You will also list short, medium, and long-term goals and discuss the importance of debt reduction and building emergency savings. Ultimately, you will learn to apply strategies to manage day-to-day spending.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Buying a Car
You will learn about the costs of car ownership, outside of a monthly car payment, to distinguish between the listed price and the actual price of a vehicle. You will also learn to determine how much you can budget toward a car payment and discuss different payment options to decide which is right for you. Finally, you will demonstrate how to evaluate a loan and apply what you've learned to “shopping around” and contract negotiations.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.
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Banking Basics
In this workshop, you will learn how you can work with financial institutions to help you manage your personal finances, grow your wealth, and safeguard your money. You will learn about the variety of account types available for your needs and receive a primer on how to open a simple account.
All workshops are complimentary and open to the public.