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Boston Boosts Outdoor Seating For Restaurants

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Restaurateurs must comply with guidelines to keep customers and staff safe. The city reminded residents and visitors to Boston that COVID-19 is still a risk throughout the city: “If you choose to dine outdoors, please continue to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Patrick’s Day. on weekdays and until 11 p.m.

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Lyft Rolls Out Vehicle Partitions In Health Safety Program

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The move is part of the company’s Health Safety Program, which it said is based on guidelines by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, Phoenix, Dallas and New York City. The CDC recommends the use of such shields, Lyft said.

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Gig Workers Unemployment Benefits A Question Mark

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Boston resident Gail Nappier, 63, drives for Uber and has been seeing about $20 per day — a big difference from the $180 per day she used to make, Reuters reported. Drivers have reported frustrating attempts thus far to access benefits, and Uber has said it plans to work with states to help establish guidelines to get people their money.

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Merchants Ready For Open Banking — And Its New Laws — To Impact US Rollout

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the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S. regulators have taken a more hands-off approach by issuing non-binding guidelines, thus allowing industry stakeholders to pave the way forward. It’s part of that “stand back” posture the Boston Fed noted in its March brief. isn’t in the lead here, which is okay.

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How technology improves valuation practice productivity

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One study by The Boston Consulting Group estimated that small and midsize U.S. Leaders reap multifaceted benefits from the technology tools they adopt.” - The Boston Consulting Group Some of the ways technology is specifically helping valuation firms grow include the following: - Providing flexibility.

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Function Over Flash

Independent Banker

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. An ATM or branch locator is another standard mobile function. Check ordering.

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Function Over Flash

Independent Banker

In a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston survey of mobile banking and payment services released in August, roughly three-fourths of about 600 community banks and credit unions in five Federal Reserve districts that were polled were offering some kind of mobile service. An ATM or branch locator is another standard mobile function. Check ordering.