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 area invite you to attend this conference that will explore 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, regulators, government officials, academics, immigrant leaders, and business representatives.

Who Should Attend

Employers of immigrant workers, researchers and academics interested in immigrant and working-poor issues, public and private agencies serving immigrants and low-income workers, local government officials, and CEO's, compliance, CRA and other officers of financial institutions who are involved in serving the immigrant population in the area.

Event Details

The event is being held on Thursday, September 8, 2005, at The Mark of the Quad Cities; 1201 River Dr.; Moline, Illinois.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m.

There is no charge for this event, however seating is limited. A complimentary luncheon will be served.

Registration closes September 1, 2005.