Events

SBA: Celebrating 65 Years of Service to America’s Entrepreneurs

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marks 65 years of serving as a voice and ally to millions of small businesses.  Since its founding on July 30, 1953, SBA has connected small businesses with access to funding, mentoring, counseling, and when disaster strikes, support to recover and get back to business. “The SBA has…

HUD: 2018 Secretary Design Award Winners Announced

San Francisco and Portland developments recognized as national housing models WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced the winners of the 2018 HUD Secretary’s Housing and Community Design Award. HUD and the AIA selected affordable housing developments in California and Oregon for…

HUD: Winners Announced for Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations today announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards recognize exemplary partnerships between foundations and government that have been critical in transforming communities and improving lives. “Through these awards, we celebrate what we can accomplish through…

HUD: Secretary Carson Kicks Off Envision Center Demonstration in Detroit

Centralized hubs to help HUD-assisted households become self-sufficient U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson traveled to his hometown of Detroit today to announce the first round of ‘EnVision Center’ designations in 17 communities around the nation.  One of Secretary Carson’s signature initiatives, EnVision Centers will offer HUD-assisted families access to support services…

FDIC: Jelena Williams Sworn in as 21st Chairman of the FDIC

Jelena McWilliams was sworn in today as the 21st Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). She succeeds Martin J. Gruenberg, who has served on the FDIC Board since August 22, 2005, as Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman before becoming Chairman on November 29, 2012. “It is an honor and a privilege to join…

HUD: June is National Healthy Homes Month

HUD plans month-long activities to create greater awareness around housing and its impact on health Homes and health are inextricably linked together, reflect two of the most basic needs of a society, and serve as an indicator of the strength of the nation. In an effort to help families create healthier living conditions for themselves…

ABA: Celebrating Housing Choices during American Housing Month

In recognition of American Housing Month, the American Bankers Association Foundation and banks across the country are offering consumers valuable housing information throughout the month of June. The ABA Foundation will provide renters and homeowners with tips for choosing the right home, saving for a down payment and preparing a senior to ‘age in place.’…

HUD: National Healthy Home Months Kicks Off with Announcement of Protect our Kids! Campaign

Department-wide enforcement campaign to protect young children from lead poisoning in older housing WASHINGTON – June is National Healthy Homes Month. This year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is focused on protecting current and future generations of children from exposure to lead-based paint hazards in older homes. HUD Secretary Ben Carson…

HUD: National Homeownership Month Kicks Off

June begins National Homeownership Month, a time of year when the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and others mark the importance of owning a home and the impact it has on the lives of American families, local neighborhoods and to the nation’s economic health. This year’s theme is National Homeownership Month 2018: Find…