As we endure the worst financial crisis the U.S. has faced since the Great Depression, it is instructive to look at how African Americans are faring economically, and develop strategies to survive and prosper in this environment. Entrepeneurs are wondering where to get financing, families are wondering what should they do about their investments, and many wonder how the federal bailout of financial instutitions helps them. To address these and other issues Economic Perspectives is sponsoring the seminar Building Black Wealth: Surviving and Thriving During the Financial Crisis, on Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at BiGAustin, 1050 E. 11th, Suite 350.
This seminar will address:
- The Economic Condition of African Americans
- The True Meaning of the Financial Bailout
- Business Financing During Tight Credit
- Stocks, Bonds, and 401(ks): Protecting My Investments
The featured speakers include:
- Nelson Linder, President, Austin NAACP
- Roger Davis, President, National Association of Black Accountants Austin Cen-Tex Chapter
- Dr. Dwight Steward, Econmist and Director, Employstats
- Iris Welch, Vice President, Working Capital Solutions
For reservations email hopeton@econpers.com.
