Treasury: Meeting Held to Launch National Financial Literacy Month Collaboration
Today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, to mark the start of National Financial Literacy Month and advance their shared commitment to financial empowerment for all Americans. The meeting centered on the Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) initiative—a national effort led by Bryant to…
ICBA: ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Strengthening Local Economies During Community Banking Month in April
In observance of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is reminding Americans of the pivotal role community banks serve in bolstering local economies, supporting small businesses, and offering relationship-driven banking services. “Community banks fuel small businesses while building relationships that foster trust and support long-term growth in local communities…
OCC: Agency Promotes National Financial Literacy Month
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recognizes April as National Financial Literacy Month and encourages national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) to support efforts to improve the financial literacy and financial health of their customers. Banks can promote financial literacy by supporting high-quality financial literacy education and resources and by…
SBA: Dates Set for Free National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
Summit will feature educational workshops, networking opportunities and information about federal resources Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE(Link is external), mentors to America’s small businesses and an SBA resource partner, set the dates for the 2025 National Small Business Week virtual summit. The free two-day online event will take place May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to…
SBA: 2025 National Small Business Week Will Take Place May 4-10
State and territory Small Business Persons of the Year will compete for national award to be presented in Washington, D.C. Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its list of state and territory Small Business Persons of the Year ahead of this year’s National Small Business Week, which will take place May 4-10, 2025. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler will kick…
OCC: Agency to Host Virtual Innovation Office Hours in May
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced virtual Office Hours with its Office of Financial Technology on May 6-8, 2025, to promote responsible innovation in the federal banking system. Office Hours are an opportunity for banks and financial technology (fintech) companies to engage with OCC staff on matters related to bank-fintech…
HUD: Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the National Mall
Showcase to run May 30 – June 1 and celebrate 250th Anniversary of American Independence Secretary Scott Turner today announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Innovative Housing Showcase from May 30 – June 1 to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This year’s showcase will highlight history-defining events in…
ABA: Kentucky Teen Named Grand Prize Winner of National Teen Video Contest
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the winner of the national Lights, Camera, Save! teen video contest. Lela Ashley, a 16-year-old at George Rogers Clark High School in Lexington, Ky., achieved first place for her entry, “Lights, Camera, Save! Press Conference” in addition to the $5,000 prize money. Other submissions that placed in the…
FDIC: Upcoming Webinar Scheduled on “Empowering Youth: Using the FDIC Reality Fair Toolkit to Build Real-World Financial Skills”
The FDIC will host a webinar to showcase the Guide to Organizing Reality Fairs (PDF) and other financial education resources. These resources are designed to help schools and youth-serving organizations empower young people with essential financial skills to plan for their future. Reality Fairs are simulations of an adult’s financial life that provide an interactive experience for…
OCC: Agency Promotes 2025 Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
To help increase familiarity with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is joining other agencies in promoting January 31 as EITC Awareness Day. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the EITC and its positive impact on America’s working families. The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for…