Citibank Presents 'Real Access, Real Opportunities II' Conference for Local Nonprofits and Business Entrepreneurs.Business Editors/Assignment Desks ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2003 Citibank will present "Real Access, Real Opportunities II," a conference for local nonprofits and business entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel The Regency Hotel was a hotel in Denver, Colorado. Built in the 1960s to serve as a regional convention center, it was famous locally for its large gold dome and the luxury of the rooms within. , 125 East Main Street, in Rochester. The conference is designed to provide expert insight and advice to nonprofits and business entrepreneurs on topics including affordable housing, financial literacy Financial literacy is the ability of individuals to make appropriate decisions in managing their personal finances. Raising levels of financial literacy is now a focus of government programmes in countries including[1] Australia, Japan, the United States and the UK. and special savings programs (IDAs), and how small businesses can access capital. The morning will feature panel discussions and during the afternoon participants will be invited to attend workshops. This complimentary conference is being sponsored by Citibank Upstate New York Upstate New York is the region of New York State north of the core of the New York metropolitan area. It has a population of 7,121,911 out of New York State's total 18,976,457. Were it an independent state, it would be ranked 13th by population. . "Helping to make life better is the foundation of the commitment we make to communities where we do business," said Thomas Quinn, Vice President and Region Manager for Citibank in Upstate New York. "Recognizing that the success of nonprofits and small businesses positively impacts the economic well-being of a community, we are pleased to be able to offer this conference to help strengthen our community-building local organizations and small businesses." An impressive list of guest speakers will be on hand for the conference. These include Kevin Doran, Anchor/Reporter with WROC-TV News 8 NOW; Rachel Adonis, Economic Development Manager for the Neighborhood Commercial Division of the City of Rochester; Jerome Underwood, Chief Financial Officer of Datrose, Inc.; Eric Martin Eric Martin may refer to:
"Our goal at Citibank, through collaborative efforts with community organizations and local business entrepreneurs, is to implement innovative solutions and create synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action. through programs that support education, affordable housing development, human services, small businesses, financial education and career development opportunities," John Dansler, Citibank Vice President and Director of Community Relation in Upstate New York. For those not pre-registered for the conference, please arrive at the Hyatt Regency to register at 10:00 AM. A buffet luncheon will be provided. About Citibank Citibank is a member of Citigroup (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : C), the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae global financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. company with some 200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries that provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney Smith Barney is a division of Citigroup Global Capital Markets Inc., a global, full-service financial firm, that provides brokerage, investment banking and asset management services to corporations, governments and individuals around the world. , Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. The Citigroup Foundation focuses its grants primarily in three areas: building communities and entrepreneurs, financial education, and educating the next generation. Additional information may be found at: www.citigroup.com. Media are invited to stop by at any time during the "Real Access, Real Opportunities II" conference. |
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