Economic Empowerment Series Continues February 16

Concerned Black Women of Calvert County and Calvert County Department of Economic Development to Co-Sponsor Workshop

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- January 20, 2006 - The Calvert County, Md. Department of Economic Development is pleased to co-sponsor the second in a series of free economic empowerment workshops, along with the Concerned Black Women (CBW) of Calvert County. Aimed at improving the economic well-being of Calvert County’s citizens, the next workshop, entitled “Financial Planning – It Takes Money, Honey,” will be held on Thursday, February 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Library.

Presenter Edsel M. Brown, Jr. of Edsel M. Brown, Jr. Advisors, and a member of the Calvert County Economic Development Commission, plans to pack the hour and a-half session with as much financial information as possible. “Most people have a lot of misconceptions and questions when it comes to managing their money,” he said. “Often, it just takes a little bit of knowledge and a solid financial plan for people to create a strategy for financial success.” Whether your goal involves planning for retirement, saving for college, becoming debt-free or learning how best to manage your investments, Brown will provide advice and information to help you make progress.

For more information about the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County or to pre-register for the February 16 workshop, call 866.517.0477 or send an e-mail to info@cbw-cc.org or visit online at www.cbw-cc.org.

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com