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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Swashbuckling, nimble, well-funded and unapologetically entrepreneurial, fintechs are offering innovations that allow community bankers to dream big in a host of ways.

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Amazon Eyes Two-City Split For HQ2

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It was reported over the weekend that the eCommerce giant was in late-stage discussions with a handful of communities, including Crystal City in northern Virginia, Dallas and New York City. Many of these communities were hoping to brand themselves as the co-headquarters with Seattle,” he said. “I

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CVS Health On Track To Rehab Over 1,000 Stores

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Virginia, Maryland and Florida are also on the list to carry the new concept in the first half of this year. The “Village Medical at Walgreens” branded 2,500 square-foot clinics will offer comprehensive primary care services, integrated with nurses, social workers and pharmacists to meet all the needs of customers. Pat Carroll, M.D.,

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Fiserv Enables SNAP Online EBT Payment Acceptance For Grocers

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Eight additional states, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Vermont and the District of Columbia, are slated to be added in June. brand, is accepting online EBT payment at select locations. ShopRite, a Wakefern Food Corp.

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Retail Pulse: Walgreens To Test Drone Deliveries; Walmart To Relaunch Scoop

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Walgreens , in one case, plans to pilot drone deliveries in Christiansburg, Virginia starting in October by partnering with Wing, a member of the Alphabet family of companies. Christiansburg was chosen as the test market because Wing has been working with Virginia Tech in nearby Blacksburg to pilot the drone deliveries.

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Can Robots Be The Future Of College Food Delivery?

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Students, staff and faculty at George Mason University, which is in Northern Virginia, can now order food and drinks through with the help of food service company Sodexo and robotics firm Starship Technologies. CPG Brands Tap Into Robotics Technology. Thousands of miles away, another university is working with a robotics company.

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A Bank Dealmaker Who's Made Relationship-Building His Brand

American Banker

United Bankshares in West Virginia has quietly become a $14 billion-asset player in its region thanks to the M&A strategy of its highly respected leader, Richard Adams, who has a way of establishing a rapport with community bank chiefs. One recent seller is a repeat customer.