Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Christine Benz, author of 30-Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances. In her book, Benz lays out the tools to get organized, including setting up a system for tracking your money and important financial documents, setting financial goals, and developing a budget and financial plan; shows you how to match the right investments to your goals, whether you're just making your first investment or have an established portfolio of securities, using time-tested investment strategies and Morningstar insights; coaches you on tackling other important tasks for a healthy financial life, such as estate planning and managing your taxes. Read more at www.econpers.com. 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. central time.

Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Ryan Robinson, Austin Demographer, City of Austin - Ryan will discuss the importance of the 2010 census and demographic trends in the Austin area. 5:30-6pm. Listen online at kazifm.org.

Texas Campus Compact announces it Summer Internship Program for Accounting, Finance, Business and Communications majors. For more info, contact patricia@texascampuscompact.org. Deadline April 30.

NABA Austin Cen-Tex Accounting and Career Awareness Program opens enrollment for its summer high school residency program. 40-50 high school students from around the state of Texas will learn the wonders of accounting and business. Professional members are asked to serve on the “speed interview” portion of the Accounting Career Awareness Program onTuesday, July 13th from 11-1pm at the McCombs school of the University of Texas at Austin. This is a time when the students ask you questions about your career and college life and we switch students every 10 minutes or so. We are open to all career backgrounds, it does not have to be only accounting or business. Please feel free to forward and recommend others as well. For more info, contact CeCe Ridder at cece.ridder@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Austin Alumnae Chapter collaborates with Financial Fitness Greater Austin to host its first annual Economic Empowerment Summit. This year’s theme is “Build it, Preserve it, and Pass it On” and features local businesses and community leaders who are committed and have a passion to address the financial needs of the community. The best way to develop economic stability is to build strong communities. The summit is designed to provide long-term solutions to building wealth for you and your family. Attendance to this FREE event will not only inspire you but also give you a chance to reclaim your life. Dell Parmer South – 701 East Parmer Lane Building 3, Austin, Texas 78753 8:30am – 12:00pm. for more info, contact Dinita Caldwell at (512) 487– 6584 or via e-mail contactus@austinalumnae.org.

Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Ann Kitchen will discuss a new health benefits program for small businesses. Kitchen is Acting President and CEO of TexHealth Central Texas, a community-based nonprofit offering a low-cost health benefits program for small businesses in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.  5:30-6pm.

Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Scott Singer, author of How to Hit a Curve Ball: Confront and Overcome the Unexpected in Business. A noted media industry expert, investment banker, and strategy consultant, Scott serves as Managing Director and Head of Media & Entertainment at The Bank Street Group, a boutique investment banking firm.  Prior to Bank Street, Scott held prestigious leadership positions at BMO Capital Markets, Deloitte, Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, and TD Securities. 5:30-6pm

Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves.  InThe Rational Optimist, Ridley makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change — what Ridley calls cultural evolution—will inevitably increase human prosperity. 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. For more info visit www.econpers.com.

Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Rob Adams, author of If You Build It Will They Come? Three Steps to Test and Validate any Market Opportunity. In his book Adams, an Austin venture capitalist, explains how to quickly gather information on competitors, directly interview members of your target market, and figure out what the market really wants to buy, versus what customers say they want. 5:30-6 p.m.   For more info visit www.econpers.com.

Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce hosts its 3rd Annual Business Awards Luncheon. The theme “Collaborate. Celebrate, Connect” focusing on the aspects of leadership or “star power” that our business leaders have within the community. The Chamber will honor organizations and individuals who help to contribute to the success of the Chamber; as well as successful minority entrepreneurs. Through outstanding contributions, effortless volunteering and promoting economic development, they have made a difference in our community and have enriched our lives. Fenorris Pearson, author "How to Play the Game at the Top," /CEO former fortune 50, Former VP at Dell and Motorola, CEO of Global Consumer Innovation, Founder of CorporateClimb.net. Norris Conferen Center, 11am-1pm.

National Black MBA Association - Austin Chapter Texas LEAD Pre-Conference Salsa and Soul networking event.  Come out and network with fellow Hispanic and African-American professional members and supporters of the Austin chapters of NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBAs) and NBMBAA (National Black MBA Association) at Copa Bar and Grill in vibrant downtown Austin. To to learn more about the 2010 Texas LEAD Conference! Copa Bar & Grill. 6:00-9:00 pm

Hopeton Hay, Host of Economic Perspectives radio show on KAZI will interview Rom Brafman, the co-author along with his brother Ori of Click: The Magic of Instant Connection. The two scientists at Bell Labs that invented the modern microphone to the core group of four players at The University of Florida that led their team to two straight NCAA national championships in 2006 and 2007, Ori and Rom illustrate how the power of connection can help a group accomplish great things…Read more at www.econpers.com