Forum Focuses on Economic Benefits of Car Ownership - Press Release, October 26, 2010 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Forum Focuses on Economic Benefits of Car Ownership
Forum Focuses on Economic Benefits of Car Ownership
Forum Focuses on Economic Benefits of Car Ownership - Press Release, October 26, 2010 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
2010-10-26
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<p>The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the National Consumer Law Center, with the support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, are hosting a national forum on cars and working families on October 29, 2010, at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the National Consumer Law Center, with the support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, are hosting a national forum on cars and working families on October 29, 2010, at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. This meeting will convene consumer advocates, practitioners, academics, regulators and other groups interested in ensuring that working families can purchase and maintain a reliable car at fair terms.</p><p>Panelists from government, financial and nonprofit entities will discuss the importance of car ownership to a family's economic success; the obstacles and challenges that families face in the existing markets for cars and financing; and the efforts currently being made to provide improved access to car ownership. Discussion topics also will include the changing landscape of auto sales and finance regulation, data collection and analysis, and the efforts of nonprofit ownership programs to meet the needs of low-wage workers for a reliable car.</p><p>Having access to a reliable car can promote economic stability and greater access to employment opportunities. Participants will discuss promising practices and potential solutions to these issues including policy change, market-based improvements and nonprofit ownership programs.</p><p>Media interested in attending <a href="mailto:jim.strader@rich.frb.org">must register through the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond with Jim Strader</a> by providing their name, organization, email and phone by noon Thursday, October 28.</p>
<p>The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the National Consumer Law Center, with the support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, are hosting a national forum on cars and working families on October 29, 2010, at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.</p>
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<p>The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the National Consumer Law Center, with the support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, are hosting a national forum on cars and working families on October 29, 2010, at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.</p>