OCC: Comptroller Gould Discusses Digital Asset Innovation & GENIUS Next Steps
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today discussed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) work under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to support the Administration’s efforts to grow the economy and lead the global digital currency revolution, in a Fireside Chat…
SBA: SBA, DOL and OpenAI to Host Inaugural Manufacturing Workforce Expo
Registration open for August 26 job fair, connecting students with jobs and apprenticeships Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its first-ever Manufacturing Workforce Expo will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, Florida. Co-hosted with the U.S. Department of Labor and OpenAI, the event is designed to…
ONDCP, HHS & HUD Launch First-Ever “Treatment First” Toolkit to Combat Homelessness and Addiction
New resource equips state and local leaders with Best Practices to expand recovery, reduce homelessness, and improve public safety White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Sara Carter, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner today announced the Best Practices Toolkit: Addressing Homelessness and…
OCC: Agency Commends FDIC Reform and Advances Priority to Reinvigorate De Novo Chartering
New FDIC process to review deposit insurance applications aligns with OCC efforts The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency continues to prioritize reinvigorating de novo chartering to build a robust, diverse banking system that supports the U.S. economy and commends the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its recent efforts to do the same. “De…
FDIC: New Review Process Announced for Deposit Insurance Applications
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced a new two-phase process the agency will use to review new deposit insurance applications. The new procedures are intended to encourage new bank formation, accelerate the speed of the review process, and improve the efficiency of the application process. “Improving the de novo process and encouraging more new bank…
OCC: Secretary of the Treasury Bessent & Comptroller of the Currency Gould Highlight Community Bank Comeback at Arizona Bankers Association Roundtable
Local banks on the front lines of economic and national security; OCC acts to eliminate risks posed by extending financial services to illegal aliens Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today highlighted the Trump Administration’s efforts to alleviate regulatory burden on community banks, drive economic growth on…
SBA: First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition Announced to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Competition Offers $20 Million in Capital to Small Businesses That Will Scale Domestic Production Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. The competition will award up to $20 million in non‑dilutive capital, including as…
FDIC: New Office of Supervisory Appeals Launches
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the launch of a new Office of Supervisory Appeals (OSA) panel comprised of independent officials who will consider and resolve appeals of material supervisory determinations brought before the agency. The OSA is a standalone office within the FDIC and replaces the Supervision Appeals Review Committee as the final level…
SBA: Agency Celebrates 73rd Anniversary with New SBA.gov; Streamlines Capital and Resources for Small Businesses and Manufacturers
New website realigns agency with its founding mission to power U.S. innovation, production, and Main Street job creators Today, on the 73rd anniversary of the Small Business Act of 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the official launch of its modernized website, SBA.gov, designed to streamline access to capital, counseling, and contracting. The transformation marks a…
SBA: Top Five Finalists in Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition Announced
Finalists will compete in Washington, D.C. to win $1 million in total prize funding provided by Clover Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the five finalists advancing to the grand finale of the SBA Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition. As part of the nation’s Freedom 250 celebrations, the competition spotlights the small businesses who leveraged…