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ASSETS Toledo 44th Graduation Ceremony
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
ASSETS Toledo held its 44th graduation ceremony
on Friday, December 5, at the Toledo Mennonite Church.
Fifteen current and aspiring entrepreneurs were awarded
certificates by Steve Elzinga, board president, and Olivia
Holden, executive director.
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Olivia Holden, far left, and graduates |
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Rev. Jerome Graham of True Vine Baptist delivered the
keynote address.
ASSETS Toledo is a Service for Self Employment Training and
Support which provides practical, experience-based training
for those starting or expanding a small business.
Participants learn the basics of setting up and running a
small business and are taught during a 13-week, 50-hour
training course, which meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Participants complete a business plan workbook which will
serve as a blueprint for their business. Hands-on-training
is provided by local business professionals and volunteers
in the community who teach from an experienced-based
approach.
Graham is a graduate of ASSETS Toledo Class of 27 and is an
active member of the Alumni Association. He is a marketing
consultant at Urban Radio Broadcasting, LLC.
Class 44 graduates were:
Jonathan Burke, Clara Brake, Dirk Broersma, Patricia Busch,
Jacquelyn Coogler, Yvonna Easterling, Trisha Fench, Victoria
Harris, Regina Jefferson, Vannessa Musawwir, Debra Russell,
India Smith, Vivian Turski (honorary graduate), Patrick
Worthy and Tim Utz
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