FEMA: Agency Seeks Youth Leaders for National Youth Preparedness Council
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it is seeking applicants for the Youth Preparedness Council, which brings together teens from across the country who are interested and engaged in community preparedness. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities, and…
OCC: Inaugural Listening Session and Innovation Office Hours Announced for Chicago
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the date and location for its upcoming Innovation Office Hours and inaugural Listening Session. Office Hours are one-on-one meetings with OCC officials to discuss financial technology, new products or services, partnering with a bank or fintech company, or other matters related to financial innovation….
OCC: Supporting Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants more eligible working families to benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and is promoting EITC Awareness Day on January 26, 2018. “EITC Awareness Day is an important opportunity to educate the American public, and in particular, workers with and low and moderate incomes, about…
CFPB: Put Your Tax Refund to Work During America Saves Week
Each year during America Saves Week (February 26 to March 3), many people make an extra effort to save money. Started in 2007, America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for people to assess their saving status. The timing couldn’t be better—America Saves Week 2018 takes place during tax season, when 75 percent of tax…
OCC: Joseph M. Otting Takes Office as the 31st Comptroller of the Currency
Joseph M. Otting today became the 31st Comptroller of the Currency, after being sworn into office by Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin and being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 16, 2017. President Donald Trump nominated Mr. Otting in June 2017. The U.S. Senate confirmed him on November 16, 2017. Mr. Otting…
Census Bureau: New Data Tools and Apps to Be Revealed at Technology Demo Day on November 29th
What: The U.S. Census Bureau will showcase 12 new innovative projects at an interagency demonstration day created through a federal initiative called The Opportunity Project (TOP). These new tools address problems such as youth and veteran homelessness, engaging hard-to-count populations in the decennial census and making federal grants data user-friendly. TOP is a collaborative effort…
SBA: Shop “Small” this Saturday
SBA Administrator Linda McMahon calls on Americans to shop local small businesses on Saturday, November 25 Linda McMahon, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is reminding Americans that shopping on Small Business Saturday supports America’s thriving small businesses. “Small Business Saturday is about supporting local businesses and creating jobs in communities all across America,”…
ABA: National Judges Set to Select 2017-2018 Lights, Camera, Save! Winners
Teen Video Contest Accepting Entries through Dec. 1 WASHINGTON – The American Bankers Association Foundation has announced its Lights, Camera, Save! national judging panel, along with the list of 157 participating banks, who will hold 173 contests in 45 states through Dec. 1. Contest winners will be announced during America Saves Week 2018. The Lights,…