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News articles written by the Office of Advocacy’s Regional Advocates
Small Business Losing Patience with New Drug Supply Automation Regulations
By Apollo Fuhriman, Region 10 Advocate
In December, I met with Meishelle Haverkamp who works for a local affiliate of Swisslog Healthcare, a company that provides automation solutions for pharmacies, including those in hospitals.
In…
Region 3 Advocate Convenes a Meeting of the Minds
By Elmo Rinaldi, Region 3 Advocate
In December, I had the opportunity to hold my first roundtable in Washington, D.C. Jerry Pierce, President of The Interamerica Group, offered his office and conference room for the meeting. Arriving early…
FDA – “Wrapped Too Tight”
By Elmo Rinaldi, Region 3 Advocate
It’s noteworthy to point out that most companies in the cigar industry qualify as a small business. With FDA’s greater familiarity with the large cigarette industry, they have had a tendency…
Former Teacher Adorns Historic Area with Her Handcrafted Jewelry Business
By Rhett Davis, Region 6 Advocate
Named for its owner, Beatrixbell Handcrafted Jewelry began as a business-to-business jewelry company in 2008, selling items to more than 300 stores across the United States.
In May 2017, Beatrix Bell…