Advancing Asset Policy in Illinois

Please join the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Illinois Asset Building Group on October 4, 2007, for a discussion on Advancing Asset Policy in Illinois. Advocates, policymakers, financial institutions, regulators, community leaders, researchers, and others will discuss implications and use of the 2007 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard for advancing asset policies in Illinois, learn about children’s savings accounts and other asset policies, and participate in communications training.

In addition, the Consumer and Community Affairs department at the Chicago Fed will discuss recent findings from focus groups looking at the relationship between insurance, financial access, and wealth building⁄preservation for financially underserved customers.

This interactive forum takes place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and begins with a continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The program begins at 8:45 a.m., and will conclude by 11:00 a.m.

In 2005, Illinois received an overall grade of “D” for high levels of asset poverty across categories including financial security, education, healthcare, homeownership, and small business development. Find out if Illinois has fared better this time, and how we can work together to build the strength of Illinois families and communities.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is located at 230 South LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees must RSVP in advance and bring a valid photo ID. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Meg Dunne at (312) 263-3830, ext. 246.