Awc Announces Free Seminar: "Money Talks - Financial Literacy For Today's Economy"

March 25, 2009 - PRLog -- FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –  The Association for Women in Communications (South Florida Chapter) will host a free seminar and networking event, “Money Talks: Financial Literacy For Today's Economy,” on Wednesday April 8th, 2009 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Grill Room of the Riverside Hotel, 620 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Attendees will be entered to win an American Express Gift Check courtesy of Power Financial Credit Union.

The AWC, a century-old professional organization, is hosting this event to provide its members educational opportunities to improve their personal and professional competitiveness in today’s economic climate.  

Power Financial Credit Union, whose industry is also celebrating its centennial anniversary this year, will explain the basics of financial planning and how attendees can use financial instruments to their best advantage.  The seminar will cover subjects such as mortgages and home equity loans, savings plans like 529s and 401(k)s, investing in both bull and bear markets, and additional attendee-suggested topics.  Afterwards, attendees will enjoy a networking session with a free drink and half-priced appetizers.

Visit www.awcsouthflorida.org to register.  Both members and nonmembers attend for free with registration; without registration, the cost for nonmembers at the door is only $5.
   
About The Association for Women in Communications (South Florida Chapter)

The Association for Women in Communications (South Florida Chapter) connects communicators in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, facilitating its members’ integration into the business matrix of South Florida and promoting their personal and professional advancement. Helping to cultivate the complex relationships that bridge all communications disciplines, the AWC South Florida interfaces networking and professional development to equip its members to excel in their fields.

The national Association for Women in Communications celebrates 100 years of accelerating women communicators’ careers in 2009, cementing its position as the oldest and most comprehensive professional association in the industry. For more information, visit www.awcsouthflorida.org or email info@awcsouthflorida.org.


About Power Financial Credit Union

Power Financial Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution, has been serving the South Florida community for more than 55 years. Power Financial Credit Union has 8 branches throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties with more than 55,000 members and assets totaling $480 million. For more information, consumers can call 800-548-5465 or visit www.powerfi.org.

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The Association for Women in Communications South Florida Chapter connects communicators in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, facilitating its members’ integration into the business matrix of South Florida and promoting their personal and professional advancement. Helping to cultivate the complex relationships that bridge all communications disciplines, the AWC South Florida interfaces networking and professional development to equip its members to excel in their fields.

The national Association for Women in Communications celebrates 100 years of accelerating women communicators’ careers in 2009, cementing its position as the oldest and most comprehensive professional association in the industry. For more information, visit www.awcsouthflorida.org or email info@awcsouthflorida.org.