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Boston Boosts Outdoor Seating For Restaurants

PYMNTS

Boston’s Hanover Street parking spots, nearly impossible to find, have been eliminated and replaced with seating for more than a dozen restaurants, the city announced on Thursday (June 11). This is not a typical community process, but the conversations will continue,” Mayor Martin J. A date for indoor eating has not been determined.

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Amazon Same-Day Delivery Expands In Boston

PYMNTS

While there was more conjecture than proof behind Amazon’s apparent decision to exclude a Boston neighborhood from its same-day delivery service, the issue appears to be off the table now. “Demographics play no role in it,” Berman said. “Zero.”

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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

Abrigo

As expected, bad actors are surfacing, and financial crimes divisions of community financial institutions are struggling with the realization that loans rushed through may be fraudulent. This is welcomed news for community financial institutions. The Fed has recently announced the first arrests in connection with PPP fraud. learn more.

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Room To Grow: Why WeWork’s $20B Valuation Isn’t Crazy

CB Insights

Specifically, we looked at Boston Properties, Vornado, and IWG plc (dba Regus). This latest valuation ranks WeWork just above real estate incumbents Boston Properties, Vornado, and Regus (not pictured on the below graph). Boston Properties, which trades at a valuation around $18B, trails second to WeWork. PRICE/SALES MULTIPLE.

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Tech Center: Charlotte On The Edge of Tech Greatness

PYMNTS

Here is an except of the conversation: PYMNTS: Can you describe your personal and/or professional experience with the tech community in Charlotte? It’s funny, because AvidXchange is often still referred to as a startup, and we’ve been at this for over 17 years. I think that it’s partly for a couple of reasons.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Through all this, First Farmers has remained disciplined in performance and squarely focused on customers and community. Like how does that play into our communities? Since 2017, ROAE has grown from 7% to approximately 20% and ROAA has increased from.82% Inspirational?

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Are Retailers Ready For Amazon?s Prime Time?

PYMNTS

Then I went to Whole Foods on the North Shore of Boston Saturday morning to do some grocery shopping. I’ve been a Whole Foods shopper since I moved to Boston 17 years ago for the same reasons that each of you may be too: organic meat, seafood, produce and foods, great bread and cheese and a fun vibe. Prime Time at the Grocery Store.

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