U.S. banks are prohibited from maintaining accounts for Cuban entrepreneurs. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published new Cuba Sanctions Regulations this week,…
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First Lady Rings NYSE Opening Bell to Launch IMPERIA for Women
Mrs. Trump’s new initiative is focused on supporting female CEOs and C-suite executives. First Lady Melania Trump rang the ceremonial bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
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Labor Department Announces Policies to Support American Workers, Job Creators, and Retirees
Ten agencies within the Labor Department released publications to help clarify workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new set of policies to…
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Administration Launches SBIC-E Initiative
SBA and DOE partner to advance small business innovation. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Small Business Investment Company-Energy (SBIC-E) Initiative last month. This new program…
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GSA Finds $13 Billion in Suspected Fraud by Federal Contractors
The GSA administrator warned that the government will catch bad actors who are stealing. The General Services Administration (GSA) announced last week that it discovered over $13 billion…
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SBA, DOL, and OpenAI Host Inaugural Manufacturing Workforce Expo
The job fair is being held at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, Florida. The Small Business Administration (SBA), Department of Labor (DOL), and OpenAI are hosting the…
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VA Department Partners with Steak’N’Shake on Business Opportunities for Veterans
The company is waiving fees through its Franchise Partner Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced an agreement with Steak’n’Shake to make it easier for American veterans to…
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FTC Warns Major Financial Companies About Debanking U.S. Consumers
The chairman sent letters to major financial companies citing obligations under consumer protection law. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent letters to the chief executives of…
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FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Competitor Collaboration Guidance
Agencies seek public input following withdrawal of 2000 antitrust collaboration guidelines The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced a joint…
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SBA Suspends Loans to Borrowers in California Over Fraud
The move comes after the agency similarly suspended federal funding to Minnesota due to widespread fraud. The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that federal funding would be frozen…
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