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And Then There Were 20 — The Amazon HQ2 Finalists

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Austin, Boston, New York and D.C. Boston, Massachusetts. Northern Virginia, Virginia. Higher paying technology-focused employment positions mean higher demand for higher-priced homes and retail, too — and also potential changes in the political standings of whomever green lights an Amazon deal. Austin, Texas.

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Santander Adds Three Lending Executives

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Smith is new to the bank and will be based in Boston, overseeing the strategic direction, product pricing and portfolio management of the Small Business Banking division, Santander stated in the announcement. in Information Technology Management from the University of Virginia, according to Santander. Smith holds a B.S.

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Fed Tackles Fraud On Legacy Rails As New Infrastructure Gains Traction

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In a sign that RTP adoption is now spreading beyond the biggest banks, Chesapeake Bank , based in Virginia, has looped into The Clearing House’s Real-Time Payments (RTP) network. First to test the infrastructure will be Siam Cement Public Company, which will adopt the technology for its procurement and supplier payments operations.

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Facebook Tracker: East, West And Everything In Between

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Henrico County, Virginia. Last week, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Facebook would be building its next data center in Henrico County, just outside of Richmond, to the tune of $1 billion — $750 million for construction and $250 million for solar facilities to power the data center. Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Retail Pulse: Nike Opens Atlanta SNKRS Pop-Up; FAO Schwarz Plans London Store

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Big brands are opening pop-up shops chock full of digital commerce technology and experiences for fans, and Nike is no exception. The stores slated for closure include a location at the MacArthur Center in Virginia and a store at The Mall at Wellington Green in Florida.

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US B2B Startups Dominate $337 Million Worth Of Funding

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Boston-based PreVeil did not disclose how much it raised in its Series A funding round, but it did note that Spark Capital provided the funding to support the company’s email and file security solution. Its platform provides proprietary cyber-risk analysis technology to corporate customers. PYMNTS breaks down the latest deals below.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Brandon Dewitt, MX co-founder and chief technology officer.

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