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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

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As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. Apple had previously reclosed shops in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina for similar reasons.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

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The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association was released today and it paints a picture of an industry dealing with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. In fact, by 2030, the National Restaurant Association expects that technology could completely change the face of dining.

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The Millennial Real Estate Boom Beckons?

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In the 2020 National Housing Forecast from Realtor.com , a number of predictions stand out, among them that home price growth will flatten, to a rate of about 80 basis points. In terms of regions, Realtor.com said cities in Arizona, Nevada and Texas will continue to benefit from shoppers looking for more affordable alternatives to California.

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4,000 Years In, Bringing Innovation To Mead (Yes, Mead)

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The honey-based fermented beverage (sometimes called “honey wine” though dedicated mead drinkers affirm that mead is a fundamentally different drink than wine) has been something of a niche or regional favorite for the last five or so centuries. . But the 21st century has seen something of a mead renaissance. million in revenue.

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The Bank Legacy Is Dead: Long Live the Fintech Collision

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It’s been a long two years since bankers and investment bankers nationwide made their annual pilgrimage to the Arizona desert for the Acquire or Be Acquired conference – and ohhh man, a completely different world has emerged since the January 2020 get-together! Let’s put COVID aside for a minute.

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One SME Lender’s Take On Regulation And Transparency

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in particular, a cross-section of states that CEO Douglas Bystry says has its own unique demands and impacts on regional economies. A Regional Reach. One of these lenders, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution , better known as Clearinghouse CDFI, offers an interesting view into the state of SME finance.

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Western Alliance's 3Q Profit Boosted by Ariz., So. Calif. Loan Growth

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Loan growth in Arizona and Southern California led to improved third-quarter profit at Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix.

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