2010 Regional Conferences
Jul 21, 2010 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Description:
Over the past decade, successful asset-building programs have been launched across Texas. They include creating free income tax preparation sites; making available financial education for youth and adults; offering matched savings accounts (Individual Development Accounts) to help families buy homes, attend post-secondary education, and start or expand a business; and providing opportunities for people to become part of the financial mainstream.
While successful, these programs have been concentrated in major metropolitan centers and other large cities. Despite similar needs, smaller cities and rural communities have not benefited to the same degree.
In order to serve all Texans better, RAISE Texas, Texas Rural Innovators and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas will host four regional asset-building conferences as a first step toward expanding these asset-building activities throughout Texas.
Location:
Holiday Inn Tyler—South Broadway
5701 South Broadway
Tyler, TX 75703
Contact:
For more information contact Roy Lopez, 800-333-4460, ext. 26207, or roy.lopez@dal.frb.org. To register visit http://www.dallasfed.org/news/ca/2010/10asset.cfm.