Events

FDIC: Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion to Meet on May 24th

One New Member also Announced The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE–IN) will meet on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, to discuss updates from Committee members about key challenges facing their communities or organizations. There will also be panel discussions on opportunities for entities that administer government benefit programs to harness…

SBA: 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage One Winners Announced

Opportunity for organizations to partner with Stage One winners in Stage Two for up to $5 million in total additional prizes to strengthen innovation ecosystems nationwide Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage One “Catalyze” winners to fund and build strategic ecosystem partnerships for forty organizations across the…

HUD: New Details Announced for 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase

General public invited to visit the Showcase on the National Mall June 9 – 11 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today announced new details regarding the Innovative Housing Showcase, including the first round of exhibitors. The Showcase will be an open-to-the-public event on the National…

EDA: Global Delegation to Visit Greater Seattle Region for Americas Competitiveness Exchange

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and the Organization of American States (OAS), announced that 50-60 senior-level government, business, policy and economic leaders from 22 countries will participate in the 16th Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) in the greater Seattle, Washington, region May 14-19,…

SBA: Virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit Scheduled for May 25th

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business Development will host a virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes on Thursday, May 25, from 1-3:30 p.m. ET. This event furthers the priorities set forth by First Lady Jill Biden’s Joining Forces initiative. This free event will connect military spouses with…

SBA: Second Annual America’s Seed Fund Week Connecting Entrepreneurs to Early-Stage R&D Funding Announced

America’s Seed Fund Week brings together tech startups and America’s Seed Fund agencies and resources to support economic growth Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the 2nd annual America’s Seed Fund Week. Taking place from May 15 – 18, the…

FDIC: SUNY Geneseo Wins Third Annual FDIC Academic Challenge

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced a four–member team of undergraduate students from the State University of New York College at Geneseo is the winner of the Third Annual FDIC Academic Challenge, a competition among university and college undergraduate students concerning the U.S. banking sector. The FDIC selected the team of Jenna Huizinga, Ian…

OCC: Agency Promotes National Financial Capability Month

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) encourages national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) to support the financial capability and financial health of their customers, particularly during National Financial Capability Month in April. Banks promote financial capability by supporting programs that expand financial literacy through high-quality financial education and promote access…

SBA: 2023 National Small Business Week Co-Sponsors and Virtual Summit Agenda Announced

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and the schedule for the Virtual Summit, taking place May 2-3, 2023. This year’s NSBW Virtual Summit will feature educational workshops presented by our co-sponsors, provide access to federal resources and offer networking to help our nation’s entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. To register…

OCC: Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 25th; Four New Members Appointed

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will host a meeting of the Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee (MDIAC) and the appointment of four new MDIAC members. The MDIAC meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The meeting, which will be held in person and virtually, is open…