Congressional representatives
The House Committee on Small Business has introduced a resolution to recognize the 72nd anniversary of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and honor the contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners to the nation's economy. The resolution highlights the SBA's role
Congressional representatives
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) have introduced the Advocating for Small Business Act (H.R. 4449) to provide small businesses in South Texas, New York, and across the country with greater representation during the rule-making process at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bipartisan bill
Congressional representatives
In a show of bipartisan cooperation, the House Financial Services Committee has unanimously passed 12 bipartisan bills aimed at improving financial regulations and oversight. The bills, introduced by members of both parties, address a range of issues, from improving financial inclusion to promoting economic growth. The legislation will now move
Legislative bills
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, announced the passage of twelve bipartisan bills that support small businesses, protect investors, and strengthen national security. These bills have been passed under suspension of the rules, a procedure used to quickly pass bills with broad bipartisan
Legislative bills
U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced a bipartisan bill, the Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act, to provide tax credits to veterans who start small businesses in underserved communities. The bill would create a 15 percent tax credit on the first $50,000 of startup costs
Legislative bills
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has successfully guided the Small Entity Update Act (H.R. 3382) through the House, reaping bipartisan support in the process. This legislation aims to reform the regulatory approach of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make it easier for small businesses to achieve their growth
Legislative bills
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Katie Britt (R-AL) have introduced the Preventing Regulatory Overreach to Empower Communities to Thrive and Ensure Data privacy (PROTECTED) Act in response to the Biden administration's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 1071 Small Business Lending Data Collection rule. This rule requires
Banks (Finance)
Commerce Bank/Harrisburg, the sole banking subsidiary of Pennsylvania Commerce Bancorp Inc., has been approved as a CommunityExpress Lender by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). This designation enables the bank to offer an SBA-guaranteed loan program focused on minority and women entrepreneurs and small businesses in low- and moderate-income
Banks (Finance)
As Japan's population continues to gray, trust banks in the country are focusing on small- and midsize-business owners approaching retirement. In an effort to address their asset management needs, major trust banks are expanding their consulting services. Two notable examples include Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp. and
Banks (Finance)
Charter One Bank announced it has been named the No. 1 small business lender in Michigan and the Midwest by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the fiscal year 2005, providing 955 loans valued at $53.9 million to small businesses in Michigan. This marks the first time
Banks (Finance)
Charter One Bank, a $41 billion bank operating in the Midwest, has been named the No. 1 small business lender in Illinois and the Midwest Region by the U.S. Small Business Administration. In fiscal year 2005, Charter One awarded 1,120 loans valued at $42.3 million to small
Banks (Finance)
The Canadian franchise industry has continued to grow at a rate of 7% per year, despite recessionary periods, and has become a significant driver of job creation. However, the industry has been plagued by high-profile disputes between franchisors and franchisees, leading to calls for increased regulation and scrutiny. The Canadian
