 I N D U S T R Y A N D D I S B N E W SCommissioner Hampton Welcomes NASAA to the District On behalf of the host city and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, DISB Commissioner welcomed attendees to the 22nd annual NASAA Spring Conference's Public Policy Forum. DISB Collaborates With WDCEP DISB met with the Washington, DC Economic Partnership to explore ways to leverage each other's resources to advance the District's economic development priorities. Enforcement Action Against DISB-Licensed Money Transmitter DISB's Hearing Officer entered a default judgment and order of revocation of a money transmitter's license, and a fine for $7,450. DISB Offers Information and Assistance to Businesses and Residents Affected by Fires In early May, DISB offered assistance to District residents and businesses affected by fires that destroyed two historic landmarks, Eastern Market and Georgetown Neighborhood Library, and 12 homes. DISB to Work With Other Government Agencies on Consumer Protection Initiatives DISB will work with the Office of the Attorney General and other government agencies on a series of consumer protection initiatives to address many of the problems highlighted in the report, "The High Cost of Being Poor in the District of Columbia." |