New Regional Small Business Administration Leader Was Influenced By His Restaurateur Father In Spokane (And Maybe Fruitcake)
Spokane native Mike Fong was appointed by President Joe Biden in November to lead the Small Business Administration’s Pacific Northwest office. Fong, who has spent over 20 years in public service, said his interest in politics may have begun with his great grandfather (and fruitcakes).
New Regional Small Business Administration Leader Was Influenced By His Restaurateur Father In Spokane (And Maybe Fruitcake)
Spokane native Mike Fong was appointed by President Joe Biden in November to lead the Small Business Administration’s Pacific Northwest office. Fong, who has spent over 20 years in public service, said his interest in politics may have begun with his great grandfather (and fruitcakes).
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New FDA program could boost drug development for rare diseases
A proposed FDA pilot, the Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement program, aims to bolster clinical trials for rare diseases by increasing collaboration between industry and the FDA to determine meaningful endpoints for rare diseases in clinical trials.
New FDA program could boost drug development for rare diseases
A proposed FDA pilot, the Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement program, aims to bolster clinical trials for rare diseases by increasing collaboration between industry and the FDA to determine meaningful endpoints for rare diseases in clinical trials.
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Minority business leaders make case for increased access to federal infrastructure contracts at House hearing
The House Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee met to discuss removing barriers for minority and women owned businesses.
Minority business leaders make case for increased access to federal infrastructure contracts at House hearing
The House Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee met to discuss removing barriers for minority and women owned businesses.
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Top cyber official has never seen a more “serious vulnerability.” Here’s what you should know about Log4j
Criminals have used the vulnerability to launch attacks against companies and governments WASHINGTON -- In the months since the Apache Software Foundation announced a major security vulnerability in its Log4j 2 software library, cybersecurity experts have said they’ve...
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As financial institutions face increased digital security risks, Black-owned banks are fighting back
WASHINGTON -- As financial institutions have experienced a spike in pandemic-related fraud and cybercrime, minority-owned banks face an additional challenge: They’re often the only point of access for minority communities to participate in the economy. According to...
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Bipartisan efforts mount to expand EV infrastructure in rural America
Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Tom Rice have introduced legislation that would expand the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program by including funding for EV charging infrastructure.
read moreSatya Rhodes-Conway to U.S. mayors: Telework is challenging our downtowns
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway stressed the negative effect of telework on Madison businesses Wednesday at the 90th U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Crypto CEOs Highlight Potential of Digital Currency, as Regulation Talks Continue
Chief executives of six cryptocurrency companies testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services today as legislators continue talks on increased regulation within financial the industry.
Sweetgreen Shares Nearly Double in Market Debut
A day after its public offering, Sweetgreen shares surged to more than $52 a share before closing slightly lower.
Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Valued Over $100B After Largest IPO Since 2014
Electric vehicle maker Rivian had the largest IPO since 2014, and surpassed both Ford and General Motors in its valuation on Wednesday.
Cyberspace Law Reform Receives Bipartisan Support from Lawmakers
Lawmakers pushed for reforming cyberspace to require more data transparency from social media platforms.
Lawmakers Question Social Media Giants Amid Big Tech’s ‘Moment of Reckoning’
TikTok, Snapchat and Youtube representatives rejected claims that their algorithms have been misused to harm kids, amplify addiction and invade user privacy during a Senate Committee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security hearing on Oct. 26.
PayPal Reportedly in $45B Bid to Buy Pinterest, Amid Roll-Out of Expanded E-Commerce Features
PayPal’s reported offer to purchase digital photo sharing site Pinterest is worth $45 billion.
Small Business Owners Propose Solutions to Resolve Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Small business owners and government officials suggested a host of solutions to lawmakers Wednesday to address ongoing challenges posed by supply chain disruptions.
Economists Caution Congress Ahead of Manufacturing Intervention
Workers and consumers alike are experiencing supply chain issues, but economic experts and industry professionals warned Congress to tread carefully.
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