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Οκτ 25 τις 5:38 μ.μ.   The Trump Administration is committed to creating a business climate in which minority business enterprises can thrive and expand. Minority-owned businesses are a bedrock of the American economy and will be a critical component in the country's new period of economic revival. The Unified Framework, supported by President Trump, cuts taxes and lowers the cost of tax compliance to unleash the potential of all businesses. “We are going to protect small businesses owners and their families so they can continue to run their companies with dedication and with love.” – President Donald J. Trump --------------------- Optimism High for American Business Owners  According to newly released research, small businesses are currently experiencing the highest level of optimism in a decade. The Trump Administration is listening to the interests of American small businesses, and President Trump has already taken action to remove the regulatory burdens businesses face. President Trump’s Unified Framework for Tax Reform will help bring back the competitive edge for American businesses and industries, allowing American entrepreneurs to set themselves apart on the global stage. Get more of the facts on America First tax reform here. Honoring Achievements by Minority-Owned Enterprises  On Tuesday, President Trump and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross welcomed winners of the National Minority Enterprise Development Award to the White House. This award is given by the Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to recipients who display outstanding entrepreneurial spirit. The President congratulated the attendees, saying “The work you do and the products and services you bring into this world generate new prosperity across America. For that, we are in your debt.” Later, he added, “The award-winning business leaders here today represent the best of America and our determination to succeed and to grow.” Watch President Trump’s remarks on Minority-Owned Businesses here. Vice President Talks America’s Economic Future at AEI Forum  Vice President Mike Pence appeared as the keynote speaker at a forum hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday morning. Vice President Pence commended AEI’s historic dedication to preserving American liberty. “The truth is many of the best ideas at the heart of the President’s tax-cut plan can be traced back to this very institution,” the Vice President said. “The research advanced by your scholars has been extraordinary.” Read the Vice President’s full remarks here. PHOTO OF THE DAY President Donald J. Trump welcomed guests to the White House to celebrate Minority Enterprise Development Week | October 24, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) POTUS TODAY Today, President Trump will participate in a briefing on Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Dallas, Texas. The Vice President will deliver keynote remarks at In Defense of Christians’ annual Solidarity Dinner for Christians in the Middle East.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company Recalls Various Prepared Foods Vegetable Products Because of a Possible Health Risk Pacific Coast Fruit Company in Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling multiple types of bagged processed salads based on the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Pacific Coast Fruit utilized a portion of the Mann Packing's affected products in our retail and food service processed bagged salads. Please see attached list below for specific products entered into commerce, including UPC codes, Pacific Coast Fruit Item Numbers, and Best if Use By Dates or Production Dates. Paragon Foods Recalls 1.7 Ounce Bagged Broccoli Florets Because of Possible Health Risk Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp., of Warrendale, PA, is recalling several lots of 1.7 ounce Broccoli Florets in response to a nationwide recall by one of its suppliers, Mann Packing (Salinas, CA) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and di King Soopers and City Market Recalls Deli Broccoli Salads and Coleslaw Because of Possible Health Risk King Soopers said today it has recalled deli broccoli salads and coleslaw that are sold in King Soopers and City Market stores, located in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.  Οκτ 25 τις 8:12 μ.μ. FTC Releases Reports on 2015 Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and Marketing Expenditures Cigarette sales declined while smokeless tobacco sales increased slightly from 2014 levels The number of cigarettes the largest cigarette companies in the United States sold to wholesalers and retailers nationwide declined from 253.8 billion in 2014 to 244.2 billion in 2015, according to the most recent Federal Trade Commission Cigarette Report. The amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion increased from $8.03 billion in 2014 to $8.24 billion in 2015, due mainly to an increase in spending on price discounts paid to cigarette wholesalers in order to reduce the price of cigarettes to consumers. Price discounts paid to cigarette retailers ($5.45 billion) and wholesalers ($1.5 billion) were the two largest expenditure categories in 2015. Combined spending on price discounts increased from $6.76 billion in 2014 to $6.95 billion in 2015, accounting for 84.3 percent of industry spending. According to the 2015 Smokeless Tobacco Report, smokeless tobacco sales increased slightly, from 127.8 million pounds in 2014 to 129.4 million pounds in 2015. The revenue from those sales also rose, from $3.42 billion in 2014 to $3.68 billion in 2015. Spending on advertising and promotion by the major manufacturers of smokeless tobacco products in the U.S. increased from $600.8 million in 2014 to $684.9 million in 2015. As with cigarettes, price discounts made up the two largest spending categories, with $350 million paid to retailers and $78.9 million paid to wholesalers. Combined spending on price discounts totaled $428.9 million – or 62.6 percent of all spending in 2015, up from the $357.2 million spent in 2014. The Commission has issued the Cigarette Report periodically since 1967 and the Smokeless Tobacco Report periodically since 1987. The Commission vote to issue the reports was 2-0. (The staff contact is Michael Ostheimer, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 202-326-2699) The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357). Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources. Keep Safety in Mind This Halloween! Costumes and candy are essential parts of Halloween. If your children are going to participate in the festivities, we recommend following these simple safety tips.