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ABA: Virginia Teen Named Grand Prize Winner of National Video Contest

‘Lights, Camera, Save!’ inspires kids and teens to save during America Saves Week ​WASHINGTON—In recognition of America Saves Week, the American Bankers Association Foundation announced today the three national winners for its 2017-2018 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The winning videos were revealed through a live broadcast on the association’s YouTube channel. The judging panel,…

SBA: CEOs Ready to Get on the Fast Track to Grow in 2018; Apply by March 2nd

SBA Recruits for Emerging Leaders Initiative The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched recruitment for the 2018 Emerging Leaders Initiative, a seven-month executive-level training series targeting small businesses with high-growth potential and the entrepreneurial drive to follow through with their new skills and planning tools.  For the seventh consecutive year, the Hawaii District Office will…

SBA: National SBIR Road Tour to Engage Innovative Entrepreneurs Announced

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today it will launch an 18-state road tour connecting entrepreneurs with next generation Research & Development ideas to the largest source of early stage funding led by the SBA’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. “We are dedicated to supporting America’s entrepreneurs wherever they are….

ABA: Foundation Launches Social Media Contest for Lights, Camera, Save! Finalists

Cast your vote for ‘Savers’ Choice’ by Feb.14 The American Bankers Association Foundation is hosting a social media contest to allow viewers nationwide to vote for their favorite Lights, Camera, Save! video entry.Lights, Camera, Save! is an annual video contest that encourages teen participants to produce a short film that communicates the importance of sound…

FEMA: Agency Seeks Youth Leaders for National Youth Preparedness Council

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it is seeking applicants for the Youth Preparedness Council, which brings together teens from across the country who are interested and engaged in community preparedness. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities, and…

OCC: Inaugural Listening Session and Innovation Office Hours Announced for Chicago

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the date and location for its upcoming Innovation Office Hours and inaugural Listening Session. Office Hours are one-on-one meetings with OCC officials to discuss financial technology, new products or services, partnering with a bank or fintech company, or other matters related to financial innovation….

OCC: Supporting Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants more eligible working families to benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and is promoting EITC Awareness Day on January 26, 2018. “EITC Awareness Day is an important opportunity to educate the American public, and in particular, workers with and low and moderate incomes, about…

CFPB: Put Your Tax Refund to Work During America Saves Week

Each year during America Saves Week (February 26 to March 3), many people make an extra effort to save money. Started in 2007, America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for people to assess their saving status. The timing couldn’t be better—America Saves Week 2018 takes place during tax season, when 75 percent of tax…