Financial Literacy News and Events

Upcoming Events:

• The Department of Banking, in coordination with the Connecticut Saves Coalition is hosting a Financial Expo at the Legislative Office Building on April 2, 2024.
• The Women's Business Development Council announced its class schedule for 2024.

Webinars in Coordination with the Council on Women and Girls:

4/6/2023 - Mastering Your Money Webinar

11/14/2022 - Financial Fireside Chat:  Serving the Underserved

Past Events:

• 1/28/2021 - The Aurora Foundation released a data report, Essential Equity: Women, Covid-19 and Rebuilding CT.

• 1/29/2021 - Million Women Mentors CT Chapter launched a promo video on Thank Your Mentor Day during National Mentoring Month featuring diverse women in STEM fields.

• 2/8-2/12/2021 - The Greater Hartford Chapter of the National African American Insurance Association along with Junior Achievement USA held Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

• 12/8/2020:Community Renewal Team held its 2020 Financial Institute Graduation with Lt. Governor as the Keynote Speaker
  • Read Lt. Governor Bysiewicz's speech
  • See the video of the graduation ceremony
• 11/3/2020: CT Jump$tart 2020 Financial Literacy Summit 
• 07/6/2020: Roundtable with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz and State Rep. Rotella on Resources Available to Women-Owned Businesses During COVID-19
• 06/25/2020: Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Roundtable on Challenges Facing Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
• 05/29/2020: Virtual Discussion with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz and U.S. Rep. DeLauro on Combating the Gender Pay Gap in the COVID-19 Era
• 05/26/2020: Virtual Panel Discussion with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, U.S. Rep. DeLauro, OEC Commissioner Bye and Child Care Providers on the Impact of COVID-19
• 05/7/2020: Virtual Town Hall with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz and DVA Commissioner Saadi on COVID-19 Resources Available for Veterans 
• 05/7/2020: Virtual Town Hall with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz and State Sen. Needleman on Supporting Small Businesses
• 03/27/2020: Video Conference Town Hall with Gov. Lamont, Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz and U.S. Rep. Courtney on State and Federal Support for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
• 03/06/2020:  Women and Girls' Day at the Capitol
• 02/19/2020: Capitol News Briefing with Gov. Lamont and Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz on the 2020 Legislative Agenda of the Governor's Council on Women and Girls
• 02/19/2020: 8th Annual Financial Education Expo, Sponsored by the Department of Banking
• 10/26/2019: YWCA Hartford Region: Denise L. Nappier Money Conference for Women