Governor Jim Douglas and Treasurer Jeb Spaulding will join with The FINRA Foundation and AARP Vermont Thursday morning to launch a statewide campaign to protect older consumers from the growing threat of investment-related cons and scams. The initiative kicks off at the Sheraton Burlington Conference Center with a press conference and educational forum for some 300 area residents. State Police Lieutenant Robert Kalinoski will also speak at the press conference to share a personal story about how his father was taken in and eventually defrauded in Bennington.
WHAT: Official launch of Vermont Investor Protection campaign followed by an educational workshop for 300 participants.
WHO: Vermont Governor Jim Douglas, State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding, John Gannon, President The FINRA Foundation, Greg Marchildon, State Director -- AARP Vermont, Robert Kalinoski, VT State Police Lieutenant and son of defrauded citizen
WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:15 AM, press conference. Forum begins at 12 noon.
WHERE: Sheraton Burlington Conference Center, South Burlington, VT Press conference on the Emerald Promanade III. Forum in the Emerald Ballroom.
Open to the public. Lunch will be served
Forum kicks off Thursday on how older Vermonters can avoid scams
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