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Increasing HOPE: Financial Training and Women's Business Center

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Increasing H.O.P.E. Do you want to learn how to stop money problems from controlling your life? Are you tired of receiving calls from persistent bill collectors?

is a Financial Training Center and Women's Business Center that seeks to help individuals and families in South Carolina create their own financial freedom. Are you ready to devise a plan for reaching your financial goals? If you can answer YES to any of these questions then call the Financial Training Center. Our goal is to help you manage your money so you can better manage your life! We have comprehensive programs that will start you on your way to experiencing the true financial freedom you deserve. Dorothea Bernique, founder of Increasing H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Prosper Economically) has been providing financial literacy educational opportunities to the local community since 2003. became a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2005, with headquarters in North Charleston. Increasing HOPE's vision is to be a leader in the development and delivery of innovative financial literacy services in the community. We are a one-stop financial literacy resource center.

10/13/2026

Business by the Books - Are you ready to get your business finances organized and make more informed financial decisions?

Join the Increasing HOPE Women’s Business Center for our 4 Week virtual course Business by the Books beginning Tuesday, November 10, at 6:00 PM!

Running a successful business requires understanding your numbers, planning for taxes, managing your budget, and forecasting your financial future.

Through this program, you’ll gain access to valuable resources designed to help you manage your business finances with greater confidence, including:

- One-on-one coaching
- Access to a CPA for six months
- Access to online QuickBooks
- Access to a business tax preparer

Virtual sessions cover budgeting, tax preparation, financial forecasting, and more!

Invest in your business knowledge and take steps toward building a stronger financial foundation for your business.

Business by the Books
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM

REGISTER TODAY - https://tinyurl.com/4xfhtt2r

Take your business finances seriously. Let’s get your business by the books!

10/09/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: In this oldie buy goodie clip, Dorothea Bernique shares valuable insights about credit and building a strong foundation. As you watch, keep these three tips in mind.

One - Know your credit. Review your credit report regularly so you understand where you stand.

Two - Pay your bills on time. Payment history has a big impact on your credit score.

Three- Manage your credit wisely. Be mindful of how much credit you use compared to what's available, and focus on habits that support long-term financial health. Want to learn more?

Join Increasing H.O.P.E. for
Credit Workshop 101
November 19th at 6.30 p.m.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2xjhnkzv

Your financial future matters. Let's build it together.

10/08/2026

Join us as we engage in discussions with financial experts to learn how to navigated the financial challenges of growth. Here are our panelists:

Frank Anderson - U.S. Small Business Administration
Ryan Wilcox - Berkeley - Charleston - Dorchester Council of Governments,
Nico Brown - South Carolina Community Loan Fund
Will Brown - CommunityWorks.

Business Lending Panel for Sustainable Growth
Thursday, October 22
5:30 - 7:00 p.m

Register today by clicking the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/4826aex3

10/07/2026

Make budgeting work for you to make your dreams a reality. And you know what those dreams start with? Money. Or at least the peace and financial freedom that you’ll feel from taking control of your finances.

Budgeting 101
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:30p-8p

Let us help you take control of your money with Budgeting 101! Register Today - https://tinyurl.com/2het89du

10/01/2026

October is Financial Planning Month! Whether you're working on creating a budget, reducing debt, building savings, improving your credit, or working toward financial freedom, having a plan can help you make more informed financial decisions.

Increasing HOPE Financial Training Center is highlighting Financial Planning Month throughout October, and our upcoming newsletter will include helpful information, resources, and opportunities to help you take the next step toward your financial goals.

Our October newsletter is coming soon!
Subscribe today:
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09/28/2026

Funding Your Small Business Starts With Knowing Your Options
Need funding to start, grow, or strengthen your small business? Join us for the next Women’s Business Center Lowcountry Lunch & Learn: Funding Your Small Business!

Whether you’re looking for startup capital, working capital, or resources to help your business grow, this session will help you better understand the funding landscape and what you need to be prepared to pursue it.

Lunch & Learn: Funding Your Small Business
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
The Opportunity Center
8570 Rivers Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29406

Come learn, connect, and take the next step toward positioning your business for funding.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/4kpdm43t

09/25/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Learning is powerful. Applying what you learn is transformational.

This Flashback Friday, we’re sharing a message from Dorothea Bernique, Executive Director of Increasing HOPE Financial Training Center, about taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action with your finances.

Financial wellness requires more than information. You have to implement it.

Ready to take the next step?

DFREE® classes begin Tuesday, October 6 through November 17, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 PM.

Register today and put your financial knowledge into action!

Register for DFREE® - https://tinyurl.com/59ysjywz

09/23/2026

ONE STEP CAN START A RIPPLE.

Financial freedom can begin with one simple step:

Attend a class. Meet with a counselor. Make a plan. Start the journey.

Just like one drop of water creates ripples, one positive financial decision can create change that reaches families and future generations.

Your first step could be the beginning of something bigger.

One step. One person. One family. One ripple at a time.

Visit www.increasinghope.org today to learn how you can take your next step toward financial freedom.

09/21/2026

LUNCH & LEARN - If you’re a small business owner in the Charleston area, a certification can open doors to opportunities you may not even know exist.

Charleston Small Business Owners — Is Your Business City-Certified?

Join the Women’s Business Center Lowcountry for a FREE Lunch & Learn webinar to learn more about City of Charleston Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certifications.

REGISTER TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/2mpv38p2

You’ll learn about the certification process, eligibility, and how becoming certified can position your business for opportunities to work with the City of Charleston.

Tuesday, October 20
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Lunch & Learn Webinar
FREE — No Cost to Attend

REGISTER - https://tinyurl.com/2mpv38p2

Address

8570 Rivers Avenue, Suite 120
North Charleston, SC
29406

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18432254343

Website

http://www.increasinghope.org/

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