The program is being supported by the Center for Management and Executive Development in the AU College of Business, with additional sponsorship from Auburn Bank. Edmonds said the program was originally developed as a tool to assist banks in taking a more active role in minority interests as part of the federal Community Reinvestment Act. The person who gets treated best when it comes to wheeling and dealing is generally the white male. I believe this group is old enough, mature enough and responsible enough to say, 'hey, let's go listen'. Edmonds says his program will explain how many consumers often pay too much when they buy automobiles, homes or insurance even though they are dealing with legitimate companies.
People pay too much for cars.
You don't have to be smart in this world, you just have to be informed. I'm absolutely convinced that if you listen, your life will be better. Edmonds says three other programs will be scheduled for other mostly black churches in the area, and the programs could be taken statewide if they succeed in Lee County.