For Immediate Release:
 May 18, 2007

Media Contact:
Roberto Fabricio
robfab@miamidade.gov
305-375-4695


Impact of Immigration Laws in Our Community Conference


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- What is the economic and social impact of immigration in our community? What are the current and future developments in immigration laws and policies? A one day conference on the "Impact of Immigration Laws in our Community" will be presented by the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium (ITC), the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, the Hispanic Coalition, and Channel 51 / CBS6. The conference will be held at the University of Miami's Bank United Center, 1245 Dauer Avenue, Hurricane 100 room in Coral Gables on Thursday, June 7, 2007.

The economic, social and political aspects of immigration have caused controversy regarding race, ethnicity, religion, economic benefits, job growth, settlement patterns, impact on upward social mobility, levels of criminality, nationalities, political loyalties, moral values, and work habits. Learn from different economic, immigration, history, and law experts what changes are coming in terms of immigration law as well as social and economic changes that affect Miami-Dade County.

For more information and to request a registration form, please contact Ms. Maria Lazo at 305-375-4143 or at m55@miamidade.gov. A registration form is also available at www.miamidade.gov/itc

 Who: The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium (ITC), The Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, the Hispanic Coalition and Channel 51 / NBC6.
 What: Impact of Immigration Laws in Our Community
 When: Thursday, June 7, 2007
8 a.m. Registration and breakfast.
Conference will follow from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Where: University of Miami's Bank United Center
1245 Dauer Avenue
Hurricane 100 room
It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The facility is accessible.  For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call  (305) 375-5808 at least five days in advance.


 

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THE JAY MALINA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONSORTIUM
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2560 Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-5808