SBA: New HUBZone Map Update Expands Small Business Program Participtaion and Federal Contract Eligibility
Hundreds of Small Firms in Economically Disadvantaged Areas May Now Qualify for HUBZone Certification Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the launch of a new Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) preview map, which shows that hundreds of firms in newly released designated underserved areas will become eligible to apply for HUBZone certification, enabling them to compete for…
Federal Reserve: Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council Members for 2023 Announced
he Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the members of its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council, or CDIAC, and the president and vice president of the council for 2023. The CDIAC advises the Board on the economy, lending conditions, and other issues of interest to community depository institutions. Members are selected from representatives of commercial…
Federal Reserve: 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference Announced
Monday, March 4 – Thursday, March 7, 2024Oregon Convention CenterPortland, Oregon Save the date! The next National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference (NICRC) is coming to Portland, Oregon on March 4, 2024. As the premier conference for community development, our program will offer insights, emerging ideas, and best practices in community development shared by experts from…
CFPB: NLRB and CFPB Announce Information Sharing Agreement to Protect American Consumers and Workers from Illegal Practices
The agreement will help the agencies address unlawful practices involving employer surveillance and employer driven debt The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) today signed an information sharing agreement, creating a formal partnership between the two agencies to better protect American families and to address practices that harm workers…
SBA: National Small Business Week Announced for April 30th through May 6th
Week-long Celebration takes place April 30 – May 6, Features Awards, Virtual Summit, and Roadshow Tour SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s over 33 million small businesses, announced National Small Business Week (NSBW) will take place April 30-May 6, 2023. This annual tradition, led by the SBA for more than 60 years,…
CDFI Fund: Public Comments Requested on CDFI Program and NACA Program Applications
Input Needed on Revised FY 2023-2025 Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance Applications The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork…
SBA: Small Business Digital Alliance Marks One-Year Anniversary
A growing list of national members and local allies support small businesses going digital Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA), a co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)and Business Forward, Inc., celebrates its one-year anniversary. The SBDA provides a comprehensive suite of free digital resources, virtual trainings, and expanded opportunities to help small businesses grow their online…
CFPB: New Advisory Committee Member Appointments Announced
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today the appointment of new members to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act charges the CFPB with establishing a Consumer Advisory Board to provide advice on a variety of…
FHFA: 2023 Roundtable Discussions and Wrap-Up Listening Sessions Announced for FHLBank System at 100 Initiative
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced upcoming roundtable discussions and a three-day wrap-up listening session as part of its comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System. “I am pleased with the continued interest in this initiative and the diverse perspectives represented in the public input,” said FHFA Director Sandra L….
Federal Reserve: Four New Members of Community Advisory Council Announced
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced four new members of its Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC is composed of a diverse group of experts and representatives of consumer, workforce, and community development organizations and interests. CAC members provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Board on relevant policy matters and emerging issues of…