COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 7, 2025) - In recognition of Black History Month, Telhio Credit Union partnered with Keys to Black Wealth (KBW) for their 7th annual networking event on February 15. Aimed at connecting professionals with financial literacy tools to usher in generations of familial wealth, KBW's premier networking event helps create pathways for Black business owners, leaders, and consumers to succeed in their long-term ventures.
Founded in 2019, KBW is a grassroots organization focused on bridging the gap between racial wealth and financial resources through education and entertainment that cultivate mentorships and professional development within the Black community.
The event theme, Increasing Value Through Professional and Personal Development, featured guest speakers and networking opportunities addressing economic empowerment. Author Dennis Kimbro presented his keynote address during the evening, drawing from his books, Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice and The Wealth Choice.
"For more than 90 years, Telhio has served with a steadfast commitment to sustain small business owners and boost the local economy to support our diverse communities," said Telhio CEO Derrick Bailey. "This partnership with Keys to Black Wealth reflects our ongoing dedication to foster financial well-being for individuals and families alike."
As a driver of small business growth, Telhio Credit Union believes in the mission to build financial security among local communities. Through personalized financial solutions and intentional wealth-building strategies, Telhio works alongside Ohio business owners at every stage.
Discover Telhio's range of business banking services by visiting telhio.org/business.
For more information about Keys to Black Wealth, visit keys2blackwealth.com.
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As Ohio's top SBA (Small Business Administration) lending credit union, Telhio serves more than 68,000 individuals, families, and businesses across central and southwestern Ohio with the newest innovative financial technology, while providing personalized service for each member. Founded in 1934, and owned and governed by its members, Telhio's core values of caring, commitment and integrity guide each action and decision the credit union makes. We've continually renewed our pledge to putting people over profit, allowing us to deliver exceptional service to our members for over 90 years.
Telhio offers 12 branching offices in Ohio and nearly 4,000 shared
branching locations nationwide. Telhio is open to anyone who lives, works,
worships, or goes to school in central and southwestern Ohio and participates
in the highest level of combined federal and private share savings insurance
available, insuring deposit accounts up to $500,000. (Federally insured by
NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided to consumer account
holders by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.)
