TDCI & BBB Host March 7th Investor Education Event in Franklin

Tuesday, March 07, 2017 | 08:32am

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is partnering with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Middle Tennessee to host a free investor education event for the Green Valley, Arno, Grassland, and Brentwood Family Community Education Clubs at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

“The Tennessee Securities Division is proud to partner with the BBB to offer this educational opportunity for investors,” said TDCI Assistant Commissioner for Securities Frank Borger-Gilligan. “Our goal with this outreach is to provide practical, current information to help Tennesseans evaluate an investment opportunity and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.”

Staff from both the BBB and TDCI will offer financial protection tips, provide role-playing scenarios to help investors avoid scams, and give out free educational information.

Who:

The TDCI Securities Division & the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Middle Tennessee

What:

Staff from both agencies will discuss ways to keep your financial information from falling into the hands of scam artists. Educational items will be distributed to attendees to support topics discussed during the presentation. Lunch will be provided.

When:

Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT

Where:

Williamson County Ag Expo Park (UT Extension), 4215 Long Lane, Suite 100, Franklin, TN 37064

For more investor education resources or to schedule an education outreach event for your group/club, visit the TDCI Securities Division at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/section/securities or call 615-741-2947.

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