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Association of African American Financial Advisors To Hold Annual V.I.S.I.O.N. Conference, Sept. 13-15

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the group's annual flagship V.I.S.I.O.N. Conference, to be held Sept. 13 to 15, at the prestigious Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the group's annual flagship V.I.S.I.O.N.
  • The group is preparing to bring hundreds of Black/African American financial advisors and financial planners, under this year's inspiring theme.
  • 'Navigating the Future of Wealth Management for Black America,' underscores the Association's commitment to enriching the financial landscape of African American communities.
  • Alex David, CEO of Stifel independent Advisors, and incoming Chairman Emeritus of AAAA concluded, "The Association's annual flagship V.I.S.I.O.N.

Association of African American Financial Advisors Reports Record Attendance At 2023 Regional Conference

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for Black/African American financial advisors, planners and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced record attendance at its AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N. (Lite) Conference in New York City, in June. The Conference's Career Fair for Next Gen and Career Changers attracted more than 120 enthusiastic college students and over 150 licensed Black/African American financial professionals.

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  • conference to be held Sept. 13-15 in Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for Black/African American financial advisors, planners and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced record attendance at its AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N.
  • The Conference's Career Fair for Next Gen and Career Changers attracted more than 120 enthusiastic college students and over 150 licensed Black/African American financial professionals.
  • Christian Nwasike, MFP®, Chairman of the Board of the Association, said, "AAAA is pleased to report that our sold-out regional Conference in New York City this June successfully brought together Black/African American financial advisors and financial planners for an impactful gathering of peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing and professional networking.
  • According to data from the Association, actual Career Fair attendance was more than double the goal number, while attendance among licensed professionals surpassed expectations by 50%.

BLACK WOMEN IN CLINICAL RESEARCH JOINS THE ASSOCIATION OF DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIALS AS A SUPPORTING PARTNER BRINGING 15,000 MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AOD MEMBERSHIP

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DALLAS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Diversity in Clinical Trials (AOD) announces a new partnership agreement with Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) allowing their 15,000 members an opportunity to participate in the extensive AOD benefits.

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  • DALLAS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Diversity in Clinical Trials (AOD) announces a new partnership agreement with Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) allowing their 15,000 members an opportunity to participate in the extensive AOD benefits.
  • The mission of the AOD is to establish standards and best practices for the clinical trials industry to improve the representation of diverse participants in clinical trials through the development, integration, and monitoring of quality and consistent diversity methodology across the research industry.
  • Addressing diversification of staff is one component of the AOD objective and BWICR will bring significant presence to this issue."
  • Dr. Diana Foster, President of the AOD, credits Danielle's story of having been blocked from entry into clinical research as the impetus behind her organization's mission.

Association of African American Financial Advisors To Host Financial Professionals At Regional Conference in NYC, June 20-21

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N. (Lite) Conference, to be held on June 20, 2023. The event, including a Career Fair for Next Gen and Career Changers, will take place at the Marriott Marquis Manhattan in New York City.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N.
  • The AAAA Career Fair is an opportunity designed for Black and African American professionals, empowering the next generation of diverse talent in financial services and wealth management.
  • "We are thrilled to host the AAAA Career Fair as part of our regional conference," said Alex David, CEO of Stifel independent Advisors, and incoming Chairman Emeritus of AAAA.
  • They also will be offered opportunities to discover numerous job openings across various financial sectors, ranging from entry-level positions to more advanced roles.

Association of African American Financial Advisors Donates 20,000 Bottles of Water to Jackson State University Students

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, partnered with retired NFL player Nolan Carroll and the Nolan Carroll Foundation to donate more than 20,000 bottles of water to students at Jackson State University (JSU). The donation event, held this spring, was welcomed by Howard Brown, Jr., chief financial officer and vice president for business and finance at JSU and university students.

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  • Professionals Provide Free Financial Education in Jackson, Mississippi, Conference Planned for June 20-21 in New York City
    WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, partnered with retired NFL player Nolan Carroll and the Nolan Carroll Foundation to donate more than 20,000 bottles of water to students at Jackson State University (JSU).
  • The donation event, held this spring, was welcomed by Howard Brown, Jr., chief financial officer and vice president for business and finance at JSU and university students.
  • Christian Nwasike, MFP®, Chairman of the Board of the Association, said, "The Association of African American Financial Advisors believes that health impacts wealth.
  • In addition to the client symposiums, the Association hosted a career fair and networking event for career changers and students at Jackson State University.

Sustainability Goals: Cittaslow anticipates the future

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

Today we are all finally talking about 'sustainability' and 'resilience', reterritorialization and the urgency of a new global green deal.

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  • Today we are all finally talking about 'sustainability' and 'resilience', reterritorialization and the urgency of a new global green deal.
  • Of course, the 'night' of the pandemic is by no means over and the situation remains serious in many countries.
  • We can see that Cittaslow had anticipated the contemporary debate on social and environmental sustainability by more than 15 years, preparing in communities the present and the near future that inevitably see cities as allies of the environment."
  • All young citizens aged 15 to 30 years residing in Cittaslow, will be called to participate in an international working group that will act as permanent "Cittaslow Youth" with the faculty of proposal and project management: info on cittaslow.org.

Sustainability Goals: Cittaslow anticipates the future

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

ORVIETO, Italy, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Of course, the 'night' of the pandemic is by no means over and the situation remains serious in many countries.
  • We can see that Cittaslow had anticipated the contemporary debate on social and environmental sustainability by more than 15 years, preparing in communities the present and the near future that inevitably see cities as allies of the environment."
  • Among strategic tasks in 2022, a new subject of permanent partnership, Cittaslow Youth, will also be defined, to start a reciprocal exchange with the world of young citizens in the cities and beyond.
  • All young citizens aged 15 to 30 years residing in Cittaslow, will be called to participate in an international working group that will act as permanent "Cittaslow Youth" with the faculty of proposal and project management: info on cittaslow.org.