Financial Access for Immigrants: The Local Story

The Consumer and Community Affairs Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Diversity Service Center of Iowa invite you to attend a special conference September 29 that will address issues and opportunities surrounding the financial assimilation of immigrants.

About the Conference

Topics to be discussed during the one-day conference will be legal, documentation and social matters, use of the Matricula card, and employment and housing concerns.

The event will also inlcude a special panel of experts on various topics affecting immigrants and their ability to obtain full and fair access to the U.S. financial system. The panel will feature Rosa Mendoza, The Diversity Service Center of Iowa; Marco Laviada, immigrant entrepreneur and small business owner, Muscatine, IA; Marco Adasme, New Iowan Center, Muscatine, IA; and other bankers and government officials in the Muscatine, IA area.

Conference Date and Location

Wednesday, September 29, 2004
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Holiday Inn
2915 N. Highway 61
Muscatine, Iowa

Target Audience:

Employers of immigrant workers

Researchers interested in immigrant and working poor issues

Public and private agencies serving immigrants and lower-income workers

Compliance, CRA and other officers of financial institutions.

Topics:

Serving the financial needs of immigrant populations

Legal services to immigrants

Documentation issues surrounding the IRS, Social Security and the Matricula card

Financial access as a tool to stem poverty and welfare dependence.

Availablity and Other Information

There is no charge for the event. Seating availability, however, is limited. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Consumer & Community Affairs
E-mail

Barbara Shoulders
(312) 322-8232