For Immediate Release:
 September 17, 2007

Media Contact:
Suzy Trutie
strutie@miamidade.gov
 305-375-1545



Mayor Carlos Alvarez promotes the United States Conference of Mayors’ 2007 national Dollar Wi$e campaign


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez will join mayors across the country to celebrate Dollar Wi$e Week from September 24-29, 2007.  During Dollar Wi$e Week, Mayor Alvarez will work with local banks to inform families about the importance of saving money and making wise financial choices.  Those without bank accounts will also be invited to begin saving money and making wise financial choices.

Miami-DadeCounty will host three events:

  • Financial Education Fair
    Wednesday, September 26, 2007
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Stephen P. Clark Center
    111 NW 1st Street, Lobby
    Miami

  • Senior Financial Seminar presented by Wachovia
    Thursday, September 27, 2007
    10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    Badia Senior Center
    25 Tamiami Boulevard
    Miami

  • Debt Management Seminar presented by United Way
    Friday, September 28, 2007
    Noon to 1:00 pm
    Stephen P. Clark Center
    111 NW 1st Street, 18th Floor, Conference Room 18-2
    Miami

The Mayors' National Dollar Wi$e Campaign: Financial Education for America was launched at the 2004 United States Conference of Mayors.  The ongoing campaign, which was created in partnership with the Council for the New American City members and the Federal Reserve Board, focuses on saving, credit card management, education and home ownership.  The theme of this year’s Dollar Wi$e Week is “Savings for Kids and Families.”

 

For more information or to participate in these events, please contact Pam Regula (305) 375-2477.

 
 

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, 29th Floor Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-5071

 

It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call at least five days in advance.