Financial empowerment, generational wealth, business strategies and more were highlighted at the Let’s Rise Economic Summit held at CSU Dominguez Hills on Aug. 31.
Families, students, and entrepreneurs benefitted from the free symposium hosted by the Clarissa Manuel Foundation (CMF) and Smocks Media Group. According to Shelia LeFridge, CMF president and executive director, the event fulfilled its goal of educating attendees on D.I.C.E. – discretionary income, community impact, education planning, and entrepreneurship.
“The Let’s Rise! LA County-wide Eco Summit brought together more than 20 financial experts to bring financial information, financial resources, and financial access to the residents of Los Angeles County,” explained LeFridge.
“Our goal is to help individuals, families, and businesses learn ways to keep more of their paycheck, build individual and generational wealth, and leverage their economic power over the next 12 months.”
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The agenda featured sessions on topics such as estate planning, assets and beneficiaries, financial literacy for kids, and ChatGPT & AI. Other areas covered were lowering taxes, using insurance to fund lifestyle and business, trading stocks, small business management, and the concept of the Educational Barter System.
“Dr. Pamela Jolly, an established professional with 20 years of experience in financial services, strategic management, change management, marketing research, and community and economic development, brought the dynamic morning keynote via live stream from the East Coast,” LeFridge said.
“Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor, an expert in teaching possibility thinking, leadership, emotional wellness, faith, and success principles, inspired attendees with a lunch keynote address.”
CSUDH and California Credit Union co-sponsored the program, and The Striped Heart, Starbucks, Law of Theory Spouts Farmers Market, Open Mouth and Clairessa Spencer provided in-kind support.
At the conclusion of the summit, LeFridge said, “Each attendee was given a bag with financial resources and a special savings challenge book to save $5,000 over the next 12 months.”
To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/view/letsriseeconomicsummit/2024-recap.
