Place Trade CEO Named to NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors
Raleigh, NC, January 12, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a full service discount brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she has been named to the NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors. As a board member, Place will support the organization's mission, focus on critical strategic issues, assist with fiscal oversight, fundraising and community outreach.
“Sarah knows the importance of economic and financial education from her vast experience as a financial markets industry practitioner,” said Adam S. Pilsbury, Chairman of the Board of Directors for NCCEE and Assistant Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Charlotte Branch. “Sarah also knows the importance of community involvement. Luckily for the Council we can give her both in one place, and we're grateful for her passion to serve.”
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the North Carolina Council on Economic Education Board of Directors,” said Place. “I look forward to working with this dedicated team from around the state in its mission to educate children and help them to develop lifetime economic skills.”
About the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE):
The North Carolina Council on Economic Education was founded in 1970. NCCEE is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization working with K-12 teachers statewide to give students a better understanding of economics and to prepare them for personal financial decision-making. With support from private businesses and foundations, the NC Secretary of State’s office, and the NC Treasurer’s office, NCCEE has been a tremendous example of an effective public-private partnership. More information on the NCCEE is available at www.nccee.org.
About Sarah M. Place:
Sarah M. Place, MBA, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., (Member FINRA, SIPC), has over eighteen years experience in the financial services industry. She is a member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) and the Finance Roundtable. She is active in The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She serves as a member of the Kids Voting North Carolina/Wake County Board of Directors, a member of the Capital City Club’s Trendsetter’s Board as well as being a board member for the Big Bad Ball; a benefit for the Hospice of Wake County. She is a member of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), the North Carolina Roadrunners Club and has been involved in several different charities and local activities including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Speaking of Women’s Health and the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic. She has presented topics including economic issues, investments and retirement planning to numerous groups over the years including the Tufts University Alumni Association and the Cary Jaycees. She is a contributing writer for several publications including Balance Magazine, the Carolina Newswire, the NC Journal for Women and NC Career Networking magazine.
For questions or comments please call (919) 719-7200 or visit www.placetrade.com.
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“Sarah knows the importance of economic and financial education from her vast experience as a financial markets industry practitioner,” said Adam S. Pilsbury, Chairman of the Board of Directors for NCCEE and Assistant Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Charlotte Branch. “Sarah also knows the importance of community involvement. Luckily for the Council we can give her both in one place, and we're grateful for her passion to serve.”
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the North Carolina Council on Economic Education Board of Directors,” said Place. “I look forward to working with this dedicated team from around the state in its mission to educate children and help them to develop lifetime economic skills.”
About the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE):
The North Carolina Council on Economic Education was founded in 1970. NCCEE is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization working with K-12 teachers statewide to give students a better understanding of economics and to prepare them for personal financial decision-making. With support from private businesses and foundations, the NC Secretary of State’s office, and the NC Treasurer’s office, NCCEE has been a tremendous example of an effective public-private partnership. More information on the NCCEE is available at www.nccee.org.
About Sarah M. Place:
Sarah M. Place, MBA, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., (Member FINRA, SIPC), has over eighteen years experience in the financial services industry. She is a member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) and the Finance Roundtable. She is active in The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She serves as a member of the Kids Voting North Carolina/Wake County Board of Directors, a member of the Capital City Club’s Trendsetter’s Board as well as being a board member for the Big Bad Ball; a benefit for the Hospice of Wake County. She is a member of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), the North Carolina Roadrunners Club and has been involved in several different charities and local activities including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Speaking of Women’s Health and the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic. She has presented topics including economic issues, investments and retirement planning to numerous groups over the years including the Tufts University Alumni Association and the Cary Jaycees. She is a contributing writer for several publications including Balance Magazine, the Carolina Newswire, the NC Journal for Women and NC Career Networking magazine.
For questions or comments please call (919) 719-7200 or visit www.placetrade.com.
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