Patriot Pitch Competition
SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition to Showcase America’s EntrepreneursFreedom 250 Event Celebrates Free Enterprise Through National Small Business Competition for $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover WASHINGTON — On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a $1
PNC Interest Rate Update
April FOMC Meeting April 29, 2026At today’s April FOMC meeting, the Committee voted 8–4 to leave the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, marking the third consecutive meeting on hold. The decision was widely expected. However, the meeting stood out for the largest number of dissents in nearly 34 years, highlighting growing divisions within the Committee as inflation pressures from higher energy prices collide with signs of slowing labor market momentum.The FOMC held the target range at
