Harrison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general)
2056.1) 261

Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 0

Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation

2056.3) 0

Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce

2056.4) 0

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt)

2056.5) 7

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals

2056.6) 0

Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan

2056.7) 0

Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation

2056.8) 0

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

2056.9) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses

2056.10) 0

Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns

2056.11) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector



Success Stories

Steps to Hiring a Dependable Contactor

Author: Benita Peoples

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

Date: March 2019Total number of completed evaluations: 80Background: When building or repairing your home, the general contractor you hire can be either the biggest help or the biggest source of problems you will encounter. You can learn to protect your interests and avoid financial disaster by becoming an informed consumer. Of the 80 participants who completed an evaluation, 70 rated “Steps Toward Hiring a Dependable Contractor” as “better to much better” than

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