Money Smart Week in Doña Ana County will be the subject of the April meeting of the MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum. Marisol Martinez, Communications and Outreach Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, El Paso Branch and Eldelisa Nava, Director of Operations, Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present specific statistics about financial literacy and Southern New Mexico.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet and a brief update by MVEDA staff.

Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across the city and county including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media.

Come hear how you can partner with community leaders on this important campaign. A Money Smart partner is a bank, credit union, company or organization that actively participates during Money Smart Week®.

Advance registration is $25.00 per person, payable by major credit card via the secure PayPal portal on the registration form. Payment at the door with cash, check or credit card is $30.00 per person. Due to space constraints reservations are required. Registration closes on Thursday, March 31.