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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The news will focus on capital spending and job creation with an emphasis on Galveston Island, which is where our community bank’s headquarters and largest market is. On a positive note, the large oil refineries in our area are thriving.

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33 Ways Drones Will Impact Society: From Fighting War to Forecasting Weather, UAVs Change Everything

CB Insights

As more companies look to capitalize on these commercial opportunities, investment into the drone space continues to grow. Waste Management. Recycling and biodegradation have dramatically improved global waste management. One of the most popular commercial use cases for drones is construction planning and management.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

CB Insights

As a result, an entire ecosystem comprised of hundreds of tech startups has emerged to help brick-and-mortar retailers adapt, working across categories from inventory management to shelf monitoring. Discount and budget retailers are capitalizing on this, targeting their stores toward consumers that are looking for a bargain.

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Fintech Fundings: 21 Companies Raise $215 Million Week Ending Feb 19

Fintech Labs Insights

Although we saw one high-flying fintech unicorn crash to earth this week , the fintech sector continued to attract significant capital with 21 companies raising $214.8 FlexScore was bought by United Capital . And the number of deals is up 70% (167 compared to 98 in 2015). Wealth management platform. HQ: Houston, Texas.

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From AT&T To Xerox: 65 Corporate Innovation Labs

CB Insights

They’ve also got six foundry labs located around the world: Atlanta, Houston, Palo Alto, Plano, and Israel. ” Their experts have partnered with about 500 startups a year since opening the first foundry in 2011; their newest facility opened in Houston in 2016. Founded: 2015. Founded: 2015. Capital One.