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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Abrigo

Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Tune in all week for live-streaming , beginning at 7:30 p.m. Every business starts small.

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3 Reasons Why Fintech is Thriving in Atlanta

William Mills

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. According to the American Transaction Processors Coalition, more than 70 percent of all payments on a global scale currently pass through companies headquartered in metro Atlanta, earning the city the moniker “Transaction Alley.”

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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. The 2014 Small Business Credit Survey was a joint operation conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Atlanta, Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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National Commerce to Buy Private Bancshares in Atlanta

American Banker

National Commerce in Birmingham, Ala., has agreed to buy Private Bancshares in Atlanta.

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For Visa, She’s Next Is What’s Next

PYMNTS

Visa said Monday evening at a New York gathering in anticipation of the launch that events through a year-long campaign will include interactive workshops, tailored on a community-by-community basis. 30 kickoff in Atlanta will include access to experts from Visa and entrepreneurs operating both nationally and globally.

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Esports Venue Coming To Mall of Georgia

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The two-level, 13,000-square-foot facility will be a destination for players and community members of all ability levels. and to create “The Simon Cup,” a national, amateur esports tournament featuring both online competition and in-person events.

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Increasing Digital Banking Options Put Pressure On Big Lenders To Adapt

PYMNTS

The Atlanta-based company noted in a press release that its Activate Enterprise NextGen ATM platform was designed for speed and ease. On Monday (Oct. 5) NCR Corp. unveiled its next generation of operating software for ATMs, designed to integrate the now decades-old cash-dispensing machines into the digital age.