The Institute for Financial Literacy & Economic Development has scheduled a major financial conference for April 1, at the Kitsap Pavilion. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is being held by the newly organized, Institute for Financial Literacy and Economic Development and The New War on Poverty.
   Featured speakers are Mark Victor Hansen co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and One Minute Millionaire; Blair Singer, Rich Dad Advisor and author of Sales Dog; Robert Larsen, financial advisor to the rich; Orrin Hudson, motivational speaker and author of “Think, Act and Be Someone;” and Ken McElroy, The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing and Rich Dad Advisor. McElroy will touch on real estate investing and how to read a financial statement. Early bird registration is $45 until Feb. 17 and $75 after or $90 at the door.
   Pastor Clinton Bush, CEO and Dabbs McInnis, director of Community and Public Relations started this program to teach children about money and how to read and understand a financial statement. The Institute for Financial Literacy & Economic Development classes for kids started in October 2004, known as the War on Poverty (WOP). The program started with 10 students and now over 40 students are signed up.
   For more information or to register, visit www.newwaronpoverty.com. Pastor Bush can be reached at (360) 373-1702.