Pictured is Patrick McKeehan, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Representatives from regional credit counseling organization Justine PETERSEN (JP) will offer an Asset-Building Workshop from 2-3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 6, in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Morris University Center Hickory/Hackberry rooms.
JP will offer advice on achieving financial success and making better credit decisions. Justine PETERSEN is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified micro-lender. The event is being hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIUE to support regional entrepreneurship and guide people to improving their credit scores.
“It is the philosophy of Justine PETERSEN that it is never too late or too early to start strengthening and protecting your personal credit rating,” said Patrick McKeehan, SBDC director. “JP has developed a number of proven techniques, programs and one-on-one support systems to assist in achieving your financial goals.
“Your credit rating determines your ability to finance a house or vehicle, and the interest rate you will pay. It plays a major factor in a bank approving or rejecting a business loan request. This is why I encourage you, your fellow students/colleagues, family and friends to consider attending this event.”
The event is being sponsored by JP, the SBDC at SIUE and the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network. Light refreshments will be served.
The event is free and open to the public.
Space is limited, so to reserve your seat email ggondolfi@justinepetersen.org, call 314-533-2411 ext. 132 today. For more information, contact the SBDC at 650-2929.