ABA: Foundation Marks 24th Annual Get Smart About Credit Day with Expanded Financial Education Resources
The American Bankers Association Foundation is celebrating the 24th annual Get Smart About Credit Day with the release of expanded resources designed to help bankers provide teens and young adults with practical financial education. Get Smart About Credit is a year-round, national campaign that kicks off annually on the third Thursday of October, which falls on Oct….
Census Bureau: 2025 ACS 1-year Estimates Scheduled for Release with Prerelease Webinar on October 29th
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to publicly release 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates and 1-year Supplemental Estimates Oct. 29. Data will be available for states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, congressional districts, metropolitan statistical areas and other geographic areas that meet the products’ publication threshold – populations of 65,000 or more for the…
SBA: Million Dollar Pitch Competition to Stream on Prime Video and YouTube on October 20th
Five entrepreneurs will take the stage to compete, alongside Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, Joe Gebbia, and Dean Cain on October 20th Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its Million Dollar Pitch Competition will stream starting October 20 on Prime Video and YouTube. The high-stakes contest, hosted by Dean Cain and judged by celebrity entrepreneurs Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and…
ABA: Foundation Encourages Teens to Enter Annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” Video Contest
National contest challenges teens to share smart money management lessons through short-form video The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced that banks across the country are now accepting entries for its 16th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, which runs through Dec. 1. Lights, Camera, Save! invites teens ages 13-18 to create a video of 30 seconds…
SBA: Nominations Open for National Small Business Week 2027
Trump Administration Invites America’s Innovators, Job Creators, and Builders to Apply for State and National Recognition Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from every state. National Small Business Week will take place May 2–8, 2027. Nominations must be submitted by 3:00…
SBA: Agency Celebrates 13th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week
Veteran Entrepreneurs to be Recognized Nov. 9-13, 2026 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will celebrate the 13th year of National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Nov. 9–13, 2026. The week honors America’s 1.6 million veteran-owned small businesses and the commitment to excellence, quality, and strength that defines veteran entrepreneurship. The theme…
HUD: Agency Kicks Off Innovative Housing Showcase with Trades Day
Students Get Hands-On Look at Skilled Trades Building the Future of American Housing HUD today kicked off its sixth Innovative Housing Showcase with Trades Day, connecting students and young adults with skilled trades professionals and hands-on opportunities in the housing and construction industries. “America cannot build more homes without the skilled men and women…
SBA: Agency to Showcase American Entrepreneurship with Small Business Expo and Million Dollar Pitch Competition
Dean Cain to host alongside judges Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone and Joe Gebbia; competition to become primetime special premiering in October The U.S. Small Business Administration will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and some of the biggest names in business and entertainment on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Washington, D.C., for a Small Business Expo and…
ABA: Foundation Encourages America’s Banks to Host “Lights, Camera, Save!” Teen Video Contest
Teens compete for prizes worth up to $10,000 in national competition sponsored by Visa The American Bankers Association Foundation is urging banks across the country to participate in its upcoming 16th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video competition, which runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 1. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens ages 13-18 to…
HUD: Sponsors and Exhibitors Announced for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22–24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22–24. This year’s theme, “Made in America,” highlights American ingenuity and innovative approaches to expanding housing affordability and homeownership. “Under President Trump’s leadership, HUD is bringing the public and private sectors…