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2008 Wisconsin Moves Forward to Address Foreclosures The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the University of Wisconsin Extension, and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority cosponsored an event during which participants continued to address the problems wrought by foreclosures in Wisconsin. This served as the joint plenary meeting for three separate task forces that are working on building an effective community response. March 13, 2008 Announcement Agenda

2007 An Informed Discussion of Nontraditional Mortgage Products & Escalating Foreclosures The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Consumer and Community Affairs Division, in co-sponsorship with the University of Wisconsin Extension, and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), hosted a conference titled, “An Informed Discussion of Nontraditional Mortgage Products & Escalating Foreclosures”. The conference was held at the Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha, Wisconsin. December 11, 2007 to December 12, 2007 Announcement Agenda

Strategies for Improving Economic Mobility of Workers The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Economic Research and Consumer and Community Affairs Departments in partnership with the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, held a conference that brought together researchers, community development practitioners, and policy makers in an informed discussion regarding issues affecting the economic well being of low-income workers and vulnerable populations. November 15, 2007 to November 16, 2007 Announcement Papers and Presentations Agenda

What Will Sustain Rural Development: Is the Answer Blowing in the Wind? The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Consumer and Community Affairs division, in co-sponsorship with The Land Institute and the Chicago Botanic Garden, hosted a conference that provided a forum to explore the opportunity for developing affordable, renewable wind power and the potential impact on our Midwestern rural economies. November 7, 2007 Announcement Agenda

Saving the American Dream Michigan has consistently ranked among the top ten in foreclosures in the country. “Saving the American Dream” is a one-day conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago that will feature discussions with researchers, government officials and industry professionals on the impact of foreclosures in Michigan. Lenders and community leaders will share innovative strategies for foreclosure intervention. October 16, 2007 Announcement

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

Nation’s Foreclosure Epidemic Forum in Indianapolis Networks Financial Institute and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sponsored “The Nation’s Foreclosure Epidemic: Causes, Consequence and Remedies” to discuss the sub-prime loan problem and its implications for future foreclosures, and how the housing policy and other factors relate to foreclosure. September 5, 2007 Announcement

Community Development in Rural Wisconsin The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago partnered with Community Bankers of Wisconsin, CAP Services/WISCAP, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to host a conference on "Community Development in Rural Wisconsin." The conference was held at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center. June 27, 2007 Announcement Agenda

Financial Access for Immigrants: Emerging Market Opportunities The Consumer and Community Affairs division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, together with The Latino Connection and Black Hawk College, held a conference entitled, "Financial Access for Immigrants: Emerging Market Opportunities." The speakers for this event were area bankers, academics, regulatory specialists, immigrant leaders, and business representatives. June 21, 2007 Announcement Agenda

An Informed Discussion of Nontraditional Mortgage Products and Other Risks The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Consumer and Community Affairs Division, hosted a conference titled, "An Informed Discussion of Nontraditional Mortgage Products and Other Risks" . The conference was held at the Reserve Bank, located at 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago. January 31, 2007 Announcement Agenda

2006 NCIF Annual Development Banking Conference National Community Investment Fund (NCIF) sponsored its Annual Development Banking Conference: Strategies for the Next Millennium, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. View the November 13, 2006 to November 14, 2006 Announcement

Expanding the Rural Economy The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Consumer and Community Affairs Division, in co-sponsorship with the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Bankers Association, hosted a conference titled, "Expanding the Rural Economy through Alternative Energy, Sustainable Agriculture and Entrepreneurship." The conference was held at the Gateway Center in Ames, Iowa. October 24, 2006 to October 25, 2006 Announcement Speakers' Biographies Agenda

Homeownership Preservation Initiative (HOPI) Meeting On Monday, July 17, 2006, Michael Moscow of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted a meeting to celebrate the achievements of the Homeownership Preservation Initiative (HOPI). This meeting reflected on the achievements of the last few years, lessons learned from past efforts, and future plans for the next steps to build on what has been accomplished. July 17, 2006

Public Hearing on Home Equity Lending Market The Board held hearings under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), which was enacted in 1994 in response to reports of predatory home equity lending practices in underserved markets. HOEPA amended the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to impose additional disclosure requirements and limits on certain high-cost, home-secured loans. HOEPA also directs the Board to periodically hold public hearings to examine the home equity lending market and the adequacy of existing regulatory and legislative provisions for protecting the interests of consumers, particularly low-income consumers. June 7, 2006

Achieving Sustainability, Scale, and Impact in Community Development Finance The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Aspen Institute hosted a conference titled, "Achieving Sustainability, Scale, and Impact in Community Development Finance" to facilitate the growth of community development organizations by exploring collaborative business models. The event's sponsoring organizations were CFED, Low Income Investment Fund, NCB Development Corp., and Shorebank. March 16, 2006 to March 17, 2006

2005 The Future of Economic Development in Rural America On Thursday, November 17, 2005, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Consumer and Community Affairs division, and the Iowa Department of Economic Development hosted a conference titled, "The Future of Economic Development in Rural America" at the Marriott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa. November 17, 2005 Announcement

Financial Access for Immigrants: The Quad Cities Story The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Quad City Develpment Group and Bi-State Regional Planning Commission of the Quad Cities sponsored this conference that explored the experience of the many immigrants to the Quad Cities area in accessing and obtaining financial services, including savings and checking accounts, loans, business credit, credit cards, remittance services, as well as other issues surrounding the financial access of immigrants, such as employment, housing, education, and social services. The speakers for this event will be area bankers, housing providers, academics, immigrant leaders, and business representatives. September 8, 2005 Announcement

Promoting Economic Growth & Corporate Leadership: Engaging The Boardroom The Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and Boston and the Business Roundtable hosted a conference that re-examined companies' approach to supplier diversity and the necessary and appropriate role of the CEO in minority supplier development strategies. June 9, 2005 to June 10, 2005 Announcement Agenda

Achieving Sustainability, Scale, & Impact in Community Development Finance This conference on the future of community development and community development finance was held at the Chicago Fed on April 21-22, 2005. The conference was geared toward practitioners in the community development finance field including mainstream financial institutions, CDFIs, and other community-based intermediaries; funders; and investors. View the conference record for details. April 21, 2005 to April 22, 2005 Announcement Agenda

2004 Financial Access for Southeast Asian Immigrants and Refugees Participants gained valuable insights from experts who addressed issues and opportunities surrounding financial access for immigrants. December 9, 2004 Announcement

Wall Street Without Walls: Orientation to the Capital Markets This one-day conference held at the Chicago Fed provided community-based development organizations with the tools and training needed to reliably and consistently connect with the capital markets and decrease their reliance on concessionary rate and philanthropic funding sources. November 3, 2004 Announcement Agenda

Financial Access for Immigrants: The Local Story A group of panelists addressed issues and opportunities surrounding the financial assimilation of immigrants, such as legal, documentation and social matters, use of the Matricula card, and employment and housing concerns. September 29, 2004 Agenda

Financial Access for Immigrants: Exploring Best Practices The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Chicago and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce—Chicago hosted a timely and informative one-day conference that featured the most effective practices for overcoming barriers to immigrant financial market participation. July 21, 2004 Background Information

Public Meeting for Proposed Merger of J. P. Morgan Chase and Bank One A public meeting was held on April 23 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on the proposal by J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. to merge with Bank One Corporation. April 23, 2004 Background Information Agenda

Financial Access for Immigrants: Learning From Diverse Perspectives The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted a timely and informative two-day conference that will feature the most effective practices for overcoming barriers to immigrant financial market participation. The conference included presentations by researchers, bankers and community development practitioners. April 15, 2004 to April 16, 2004 Background Information Agenda

Illinois Affordable Housing Forum Representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Chicago Rehab Network teamed up March 24 to discuss housing needs and challenges found in communities throughout Illinois as documented in the recently released 2003 Affordable Housing Fact Book. Commentators for the event were: Kelly King Dibble, executive director at the Illinois Housing Development Authority, Jack Markowski, commissioner, Chicago Department of Housing, and Janet Smith, assistant professor, UIC Urban Planning and Policy Program and Voorhees Neighborhood Center. March 24, 2004

An Informed Discussion of Financial Access for Immigrants The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Consumer and Community Affairs division, and the Central Illinois Chapter, National Image, Inc. held "An Informed Discussion of Financial Access for Immigrants" forum in Springfield, Illinois. March 12, 2004

2003 Discussion of Financial Assimilation of Immigrants This event was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was sponsored by the Consumer and Community Affairs Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Indiana State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (ISHCC). More... December 17, 2003

An Informed Discussion of the Financial Access for Immigrants An Informed Discussion of the Financial Access for Immigrants was held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A panel of experts addressed issues and opportunities surrounding the financial access of immigrants. Topics included: serving the financial needs of immigrant populations, USA Patriot Act impact on immigrant issues, legal services to immigrants, documentation issues surrounding the IRS, the matricula card, and financial access as a tool to stem poverty and welfare dependence. October 30, 2003

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