SBA: Agency Celebrates National Small Business Week Following White House Proclamation
Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined the nation in recognizing National Small Business Week after President Donald J. Trump issued a formal proclamation(Link is external) declaring that the week would take place May 4-10, 2025. “This National Small Business Week, we honor the vital role that America’s entrepreneurs and job creators play in…
Treasury: Readout Provided for Treasury Roundtable on Opportunities to Lower Costs and Maintain Availability of Homeowners Insurance
Today, the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from the insurance sector, including insurers, reinsurers, brokers, state regulators, resilience and consumer groups, and academics to discuss ways to lower costs and maintain availability of homeowners insurance as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to…
SBA: 2025 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Agenda Announced
SCORE, the Nation’s Largest Network of Volunteer Business Mentors, Co-Hosts Virtual Summit Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the agenda for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, a free online event that will be held May 6-7. Registration is required(Link is external). The Virtual Summit, co-sponsored by SCORE(Link is external), will feature more than a dozen educational workshops led…
ABA: Treasury Secretary Bessent Partners with ABA Foundation to Promote “Teach Children to Save Day”
Secretary Bessent records video message for students, teachers and banker volunteers participating in the ABA Foundation’s 28th annual Teach Children to Save Day Demonstrating his strong commitment to promoting financial literacy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is partnering with the ABA Foundation in support of its annual Teach Children to Save program. As part of Teach Children…
SBA: Full List of 2025 National Small Business Week Co-sponsors Announced
SCORE, the Nation’s Largest Network of Volunteer Business Mentors, Will Co-Host Virtual Summit Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its cosponsors for the 2025 National Small Business Week, taking place May 4-10. SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and an SBA resource partner, will co-host this year’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, a free online event May…
HUD: Secretary Scott Turner Commemorates Fair Housing Month
Championing Faith, Freedom, and Fair Housing for all Americans U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today recognized April as Fair Housing Month, unveiling this year’s theme: “Faith, Freedom, & Fair Housing.” Secretary Turner marked the historical milestone with a message reaffirming HUD’s responsibility to uphold the Fair Housing Act and…
CDFI Fund: Updated Calendar Announced for CDFI Certification Monthly Webinars
Additional dates & subject matter briefings added to the calendar The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund’s (CDFI Fund’s) monthly Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification webinars are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI…
Treasury: Meeting Held to Launch National Financial Literacy Month Collaboration
Today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, to mark the start of National Financial Literacy Month and advance their shared commitment to financial empowerment for all Americans. The meeting centered on the Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) initiative—a national effort led by Bryant to…
ICBA: ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Strengthening Local Economies During Community Banking Month in April
In observance of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is reminding Americans of the pivotal role community banks serve in bolstering local economies, supporting small businesses, and offering relationship-driven banking services. “Community banks fuel small businesses while building relationships that foster trust and support long-term growth in local communities…
OCC: Agency Promotes National Financial Literacy Month
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recognizes April as National Financial Literacy Month and encourages national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) to support efforts to improve the financial literacy and financial health of their customers. Banks can promote financial literacy by supporting high-quality financial literacy education and resources and by…