The Office of Advocacy has released the November-December 2014 issue of The Small Business Advocate newsletter. This edition features a recent trip to the Denver Biz Tech Expo where Chief Counsel for Advocacy Winslow Sargeant was the keynote speaker. Also covered is Region III Advocate Ngozi Bell’s recent visit to West Virginia for the Women and Technology Conference. In addition, Assistant Chief Counsel Kevin Bromberg received an award from the EPA recognizing him for his work with the agency on underground storage tanks. We also look at two recently-released economic studies and several regulatory matters. The November-December issue of The Small Business Advocate can be found on Advocacy’s website here.
In This Issue
Regional News:
New Technology Trends on Display at the Denver Tech Expo, 1
Women and Technology Examined at West Virginia Conference, 4
Message from the Chief Counsel:
Startup Accelerators Show Promise in Addressing Public Policy Goals, 3
Regulatory News:
Advocacy Comments on DOJ Movie Theater Rules, 2
Comments to EPA on Petroleum Refinery Rules, 2
Energy Efficiency Standards for Ice Makers Addressed, 2
Comment Letter to CFPB on Home Mortgage Rules, 6
Regulatory Alert on Proposed IRS Rules, 7
Advocacy News:
New to Advocacy, 4
Assistant Chief Counsel Recognized by EPA, 5
Economic News:
Report Studies Financial Health of Veterans, 7
New Fact Sheets Released, 8