Watson Makes It Rain
Kirk Watson teaches the kids about money. Step 1 - Get a contract with the city!
By Wells Dunbar, 9:57AM, Wed. Apr. 16, 2008
Who better to lead Austin's "Financial Fitness Week" than Sen. Kirk Watson, who knows a thing or two about making money roll in – usually from his former employer, the city, as he represents them in development and real estate deals.
Getting in on the action is Will "Young Money" Wynn. Peep it, yo:
Kick-off news conference for Financial Fitness Week, April 21 – 27, 2008Financial Fitness Week will feature multiple financial education-related events sponsored by Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) partner organizations. Activities include classes, workshops and informational resources to improve financial literacy on topics such as owning your own home; wise credit card use; spending and budgeting; and understanding your credit report and credit score.
Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) is an awareness and education initiative of State Senator Kirk Watson, the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (FLCCT), the Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) and more than 60 entities in the area. (See www.FinancialFitnessAustin.org for complete partner list.)
WHEN: April 16, 2008, beginning at 1:30 p.m.WHERE: Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, Austin, (512) 478-6222 (Outdoor site, power available, sound system with no media feed)
WHO: Senator Kirk Watson and Mayor Will Wynn will host the kick-off news conference to highlight the Financial Fitness Week programs. Representatives from the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (FLCCT), the Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) and other partner organizations will be present. A family with a cosuccess story is also expected to attend.
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