Workshop Aims to Help Small Business Owners Create Financial Wisdom

The Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities at Cañada College will host a a special workshop titled Creating Financial Wisdom aimed at helping small business owners and entrepreneurs. The workshop will be held Thursday, Feb. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the University Center Conference Room, Building 6, Room 102, on the Cañada campus.

Leila Perreras, business development manager at Provident Credit Union and Tara Fowler, financial adivsor at Merrill Lynch will be the guest speakers. An expert from the Wells Fargo Bank loan department will also be on hand to answer questions and offer advice.

Fowler will lead a discussion on financial literacy and financial planning as key drivers to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs in creating their own financial health, financial independence and ultimate wealth. Participants will learn valuable tips and discover new ways to:

• Budget and save their hard earned money
• Invest and plan for their future
• Gain access to capital for small business
• Qualify for loans to start and operate their business

The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, email fraserc@smccd.edu.