CFO Patronis Highlights the Significance of Florida Thrift Week
1/18/2019
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Florida Thrift Week (January 13 -19, 2019) comes to a close, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is highlighting Florida’s commitment to promoting the value of thrift and importance of saving money for future financial success. Florida Thrift Week was made possible by a long-lasting partnership with the James Madison Institute (JMI).
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “I believe in honoring and continuing the teaching of Benjamin Franklin’s financial wisdom and have partnered with the James Madison Institute to renew the study of thrift for Florida’s youth. You are never too young to learn the importance of being fiscally savvy.”
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About CFO Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).