www'moneysmartColorado'org

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www.moneysmartColorado.org
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What is Money Smart Week?

• A public awareness campaign designed to encourage
  economic and financial literacy.
• An initiative of businesses, financial
  institutions, schools, libraries,
  not-for-profits, government and the media.
• An opportunity to inform, educate and assist the
  citizens of Colorado to be Money Smart.

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When is Money Smart Week?

• April 18 25, 2009
• State-wide

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How Did it Get Started?

• Has its origins in Chicago
• Promoted in Colorado by Jumptart Colorado .
• A network of organizations dedicated to improved
  economic and financial literacy.
• Dedicated to helping K-12 students better manage
  their personal finances.

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How Do I Get Involved?

• Become a Money Smart Partner.
• Go to
• www.moneysmartColorado.org
• Click on Money Smart Week for more information.

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What is a Money Smart Partner?

• An organization that actively participates during
  Money Smart Week
• Provides education materials, instructors, or a
  seminar for consumers
• Provides facilities to host events, sponsor
  events or promotional materials
• Leverages resources to publicly support Money
  Smart Week.

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Sponsoring an Event

• Host an event that will promote financial
  literacy.
• Consult the website for a detailed list of
  Partner Responsibilities.
• Register as a partner on the website.
• Be a part of promotional materials.
• Receive recognition in publications.

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Making Colorado Money Smart
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• Thank-You

For more information, contact Stacee Montague
at Stacee.Montague_at_kc.frb.org or 303.572.2385
www.moneysmartColorado.org