HYFIN to host “Navigating Financial Success for Thriving Black-Owned Businesses” on Nov. 15
Free event on financial wellness for small businesses to be hosted in conjunction with MKE Black at Radio Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 1, 2022) – HYFIN, a Radio Milwaukee station (WYMS-88.9FM HD2), will host “Navigating Financial Success for Thriving Black-Owned Businesses” on Nov. 15 at Radio Milwaukee.
Hosted in conjunction with MKE Black, the 6-8 p.m. event is open to the public and will feature an exclusive presentation from Baird on financial wellness for small businesses, covering the following topics:
- Employee retirement plans
- Anticipating and planning for risks unique to small businesses
- Securing and building business capital
- Creating a thoughtful and proactive succession plan and exit strategy
The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with Milwaukee small business owners. Moderated by Charese Gardner, co-owner of Wall St. Stock Bar and CEO of Gardner & Associates, the panel will feature the following guests:
- TrueMan McGee, owner of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
- Muhammad Mahdi, owner of BKLear Water
- Alessia Miller, founder and CEO of Soulbrew Kombucha
- Genyne Edwards, partner at P3 Development
- Lexi Brunson, owner and editor in chief of CopyWrite Magazine
Following the panel, a networking hour will take place at Wall St. Stock Bar, 219 S. 2nd St., from 8-9:30 p.m.
Guests can RSVP to reserve their free ticket on Eventbrite. “Navigating Financial Success for Thriving Black-Owned Businesses” is sponsored by Baird.
Media can download event artwork and headshots of panelists at https://bit.ly/HYFINNov15.
For more information or interview requests, please contact Sarah Lahr at sarahm@radiomilwaukee.org or 815-260-7218.
About Radio Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM) has been a positive force for Milwaukee on air, online and in the community since its 2007 launch. Through its creative programming and content, non-commercial Radio Milwaukee utilizes a multimedia platform for creating a better, more inclusive and engaged community. 88Nine broadcasts and streams a unique blend of musical styles, including at least one song by a Milwaukee artist each hour, and short Uniquely Milwaukee stories that foster engagement and positive change. On 88.9FM-HD2 and hyfin.org, the station operates an Urban Alternative channel, HYFIN, that focuses on connecting with young, diverse audiences through the full spectrum of Black music. The organization runs a 24/7 all-Milwaukee music channel at 414Music.fm online and 88.9FM-HD3 on-air. The award-winning station receives the great majority of its financial support from its 6,000 contributing members, more than 150 underwriters and 25 foundations. Learn more about Radio Milwaukee and stream the station at RadioMilwaukee.org or via the Radio Milwaukee mobile app.
About HYFIN
HYFIN is a media movement dedicated to playing the full spectrum of Black music and connecting the culture. A pioneer of the Urban Alternative format, Radio Milwaukee launched HYFIN on Juneteenth 2022 with the support of a $450,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. HYFIN broadcasts on-air at 88.9FM HD2, online at hyfin.org and via the HYFIN mobile app. Additionally, HYFIN is simulcast on 88.9FM HD1 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. every day.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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