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Business and Investment Resources

Business & Investment Programs
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Financial Planning Basics - Presented by Dave Herwerden of Westpoint Wealth Management
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
A financial roadmap can motivate you to save money, help you to meet your financial goals, and improve your overall financial security.
Introduction to Project Budgets - Presented by David Holmes of Candid
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Dover Room
Come learn the basic elements of how anyone can draft a project budget for a grant proposal with confidence.
Building Relationships with Funders - Presented by David Holmes of Candid
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab
Go beyond grant writing to understand the basics of successful fundraising from foundations.
Retirement Income Planning - Presented by Dave Herwerden of Westpoint Wealth Management
Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Will You Have Enough Income at Retirement? While there's no such thing as a "One size fits all" plan, there are steps you can take to maximize the possibility of a financially... more
Will You Have Enough Income at Retirement? While there's no such thing as a "One size fits all" plan, there are steps you can take to maximize the possibility of a financially secure retirement. 
Estate Planning Basics
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dover Room
Rescheduled from 3/17 - Join attorney Elizabeth Perla for an informative session, and leave with a clearer understanding of how estate planning can benefit you and your family’s... more
Rescheduled from 3/17 - Join attorney Elizabeth Perla for an informative session, and leave with a clearer understanding of how estate planning can benefit you and your family’s future.
Registration opens Thursday, May 21 2026 at 9:00am
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The Wall Street Journal is available from WPPL on the Download & Stream page

Now available with your Westlake Porter Public Library card—The Wall Street Journal Online. Enjoy award-winning business journalism and unrivaled coverage of global markets, politics, world news, tech, arts and life, accessible anywhere.

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Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to review your financial health: Learn about Financial Planning Basics on April 20, check out books, audiobooks and more, and access online resources like Weiss Financial Ratings.

Business & Financial Tools
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WPPL has tools to hone your Financial Literacy skills. Stop by in person or visit the following links to access these helpful tools.

Resources for Nonprofits and Grantseekers

You can access Candid's databases for free using the computers in the library. One-on-one tutorial sessions are available; please contact Adult Services to schedule an appointment.

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Foundation Center Online by Candid

Foundation Directory Online Professional is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 224,000+ grantmaker profiles, 900,000+ recipient profiles, and data on 17+ million grants.

Foundation Grants to Individuals offers information on almost 10,000 funders that provide scholarships, grants, and other types of funding to students, artists, and researchers.

GuideStar is the world's largest source of information about U.S. nonprofit organizations, collecting and distributing data to encourage organizational transparency and charitable giving.