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Recent News

June 18, 2018
Bank of America Invests $200,000 in Carolina Small Business Development Fund
nk of America commits $200K to Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) to help expand access to capital to underrepresented veteran-owned small businesses in the Carolinas.

June 18, 2018
Introducing...the Tapestry Project
On June 19th, AEO announced the launch of the Tapestry Project, an initiative that seeks to accentuate and accelerate Black business development so that existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs reach their full potential.

June 18, 2018
Today in Washington
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will mark up their FY19 Appropriations bill on Tuesday, June 19.

June 15, 2018
Today in Washington
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will mark up their FY19 Appropriations bill on Tuesday, June 19.

June 14, 2018
Today in Washington
Last night, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill on a vote of 28-20.

June 13, 2018
Today in Washington
The House Appropriations Committee is scheduled to mark up the FY19 Defense

June 12, 2018
The Voice: Industry Moments -
A curated collection of news and information related to microbusiness

June 12, 2018
Today in Washington
Yesterday, the Senate voted 91-4 to proceed to debate on the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

June 11, 2018
Today in Washington
The Senate returns today at 3 p.m. The House returns tomorrow at noon.