Census Bureau: Celebrating Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Census Bureau today celebrates the importance of the manufacturing sector to the nation’s economy during the eighth annual observance of Manufacturing Day. The event is traditionally held the first Friday in October, which has been set aside to recognize this sector’s vast contributions. The Census Bureau has created a Manufacturing Day home page which contains valuable…
ABA: Teens Encouraged to Submit Videos in ABA Foundation’s 10th Annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” Contest
Creative teens with video skills and a passion for sound money management can now submit entries in the American Bankers Association Foundation’s 10th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national competition that encourages teens to educate their peers about using money wisely through the creative use of video. Through Lights, Camera,…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Imelda beginning on Sept. 17 -23, 2019. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange counties. …
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Dorian beginning on Sept. 1- 9, 2019. The President’s action makes federal funding available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…
CFPB: Advisory Committee Members Announced
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathleen L. Kraninger today announced the appointment of members to the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). These experts advise Bureau leadership on a broad range of consumer financial issues and emerging market trends. “The Bureau is…
CDFI Fund: CY 2019 NMTC Applicant FAQs Updated
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has posted on its website: an updated NMTC Program Allocation Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document; a revised 2019 NMTC Program Allocation Application; and a pre-recorded webinar demonstrating the application submission process in AMIS. The updates to these documents are provided in response to specific questions raised…
ABA: Arkansas Bankers, Former USDA Official Receive Top Ag Banking Awards
The American Bankers Association today announced the recipients of both the Bruning and Blanchfield Awards, the association’s premier awards presented for contributions to agricultural lending. This year, ABA will present the Bruning Award to a husband-and-wife team known for their dedication to agricultural banking: Gary Canada Sr., chairman and president of the Bank of England…
HUD: Nearly $43 Million in Housing Counseling Grants Awarded
Funding intended to help families find and keep their homes The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $42.8 million in housing counseling grants to help approximately one million Americans make more informed housing choices, keep their current homes, or receive assistance to help them avoid foreclosure. Nearly half of the state…