Classes and Events

State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias will host a free financial literacy conference for women in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the White Eagle Banquets, 6839 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles.

 

Smart Women Smart Money conferences, now in their tenth year, present a unique opportunity for women to learn about current financial issues, network with other women, and showcase their businesses and organizations. The SWSM conference is presented by Dollars and Sense Inc., a nonprofit organization.

 

The plenary speaker will be Charlene Soby, Vice President, Personal Financial Services, Northern Trust.  Breakout topics include:  Stretching and Growing Your Money in Today’s Economy, Home Ownership, Entering/Re-entering the Work Force.

 

Certified Illinois teachers may earn one (1) CPDU for attending.

 

Check-in will begin at 4:00 p.m., and the Smart Women Smart Money conference will follow from 4:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  A light dinner will be provided.  The conference is free but pre-registration is required.  Register online at http://www.treasurer.il.gov under the Smart Women Smart Money link. Group registrations are encouraged (10 guests/table).

 

2010 major sponsors include Country Financial, Northern Trust, State Farm, and VISA USA.

Thank you!