Region 9

By Regional Advocate, Jennifer Clark Have you ever tasted a fresh date picked right from the tree? I got to do just that when I visited Sam Cobb Farms, located in Desert Hot Springs, CA, in January. Sam Cobb personally showed me around…

By Marina DeWit, Region 9 Advocate According to the National Institute of Health, more than 6 million people in the United States use homeopathy to treat specific health conditions, and over 200 million people use homeopathy on regular…

By Marina DeWit – Region 9 Advocate There are more than 1.5 million registered non-profit organizations in the United States and in the past ten years, the number grew by 30 percent. A 501(c)(3) organization is a type of…

By Marina DeWit, Region 9 Advocate With the U.S. unemployment rate at 3.7 percent, the lowest level in the past half century, small businesses are adjusting their employment models in ways that will attract and retain new…

By Marina DeWit – Region 9 Advocate The first things that come to mind when thinking about Hawaii are tropical weather, beautiful beaches, and family vacations. Tourism is Hawaii’s top industry, with more than 8 million…

By Marina DeWit – Region 9 Advocate Hiking in the mountains and rugged terrain is a popular tourist activity in Arizona. When exploring areas around lakes and rivers, the chances of meeting wildlife are pretty high at any…

By Marina DeWit, Region 9 Advocate Over 400,000 new businesses start up each year in the United States. While facing multiple challenges, there are many support mechanisms available to small businesses to help them stay on the road to…

By Stephanie Fekete, Assistant Chief Counsel for Congressional & Legislative Affairs On May 2, 2019, the Office of Advocacy hosted a Regional Regulatory Reform Roundtable in Summerlin, Nev., attracting dozens of small businesses and…

By Bruce Lundegren, Assistant Chief Counsel The western spirit was on full display as the Office of Advocacy hosted a well-attended Regional Regulatory Reform Roundtable in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 1. The meeting attracted…

By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel On May 2, 2019, Senior Counsel Claudia Rodgers, and Assistant Chief Counsels Bruce Lundegren and Prianka Sharma visited The Hydrant Club, a dog daycare and boarding facility that also offers…