Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education & Business Development Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Starting it off can you share about a timely event Back to School Extravaganza. We understand It's almost time to get back to school and we know how important it is for students to have the items they need to start the school year off right. {Event Sunday, August 17th, see LAFCU website}. We were together recently for a celebration of some individuals as LAFCU Awarded $10K to Essay Contest Winners, Support Debt Reduction Financial Goals, remind the business community about that? This course is now in its fifth year—what inspired LAFCU to create the Pathway to Financial Transformation program, and how has it evolved since 2020? The program has helped participants improve credit scores, pay off debt, and build savings. Can you share a success story that really stands out to you? Why is it important that the course be free and open to all Michigan residents, regardless of credit unio