The City of Burien is partnering with Chase Bank to offer a dedicated workshop series on managing cash flow and marketing. These free workshops, offered in English and Spanish, will be held in person in the first-floor community room of the Burien City Hall/Burien Library in September and October.
“We have heard from local businesses that these two topics are areas they need help with,” said Chris Craig, City of Burien Economic Development Manager. “We also are excited to partner with Chase Bank and JP Morgan, two regional partners who can bring relevant expertise and resources to our local businesses.”
Información en español
Workshop Schedule
Location: First floor community room of the Burien City Hall/Burien Library
Registration required! Register online.
September 7, 2022, 5:30-7 p.m.
Navigating Cash Flow: Increasing Cash In And Decreasing Cash Out to Maximize Business Success
Presented in Spanish by Walter Acuña
September 21, 2022, 5:30-7 p.m.
Navigating Cash Flow: Increasing Cash In And Decreasing Cash Out to Maximize Business Success
Presented in English by Sheila Winston
October 19, 2022, 5:30-7 p.m.
Marketing in a Digital World: How to Get Noticed and Build Community Online
Presented in English by Sheila Winston
October 26, 2022, 5:30-7 p.m.
Marketing in a Digital World: How to Get Noticed and Build Community Online
Presented in Spanish by Walter Acuña
About the Senior Business Consultants/Presenters
Walter Acuña is a Peruvian native who came to the United States in 2002. He has more than 19 years of experience in business development and relationship management within diverse banking sectors.
Prior to his current role at JP Morgan, he was a vice president and senior business lender at Craft3, where he managed successful economic development programs for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities as a mission-driven commercial loan officer.
Acuña’s banking experience also includes commercial and consumer banking roles at Plaza Bank, Wachovia, Bank of America, and Washington Mutual.
He attended Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego in Trujillo, Peru. He finished with a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering. He also holds a master of business administration from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Shelia Winston is a native Washingtonian who believes in going the extra mile to assist others. She has been with Chase Bank for more than 11 years and has 22 years of experience in the financial service industry. Her leadership qualities, expertise, and experience have enabled her success in management, exceeding customer expectations, and building strong financial relationships.
Recently, Winston completed a master’s program at Ashford University through Chase Bank’s education reimbursement program. As an adult learner going to school, Winston successfully graduated with honors and was granted many academic achievement awards.