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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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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2014 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. The lion''s share of their growth, profitability, and capital have come since their re-branding to Open Bank in 2010. A summary of the banks, their strategies, and links to their website are below. #1.

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Steal This 5-Step Banking Innovation Playbook from Gentle Monster

South State Correspondent

Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example. The Banking Innovation Playbook – Step 1: Find a Niche Kim looked at the market and knew he needed traction in at least a single segment where he could create a brand and a following for Gentle Monster. Leveraging social media, Gentle Monster started to get traction.

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Finovate Fall 2016 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Now showing how Avoka can integrate with a ton of apps in a matter of days with your company’s brand. Franchises – Americas greatest brands” They have a list view function where investors can investigate franchises near and far. It’s seems better to invest in a brand you are more comfortable with an established presence.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

In the age of Twitter, Apple Pay and Lending Club, it’s important to remember the shareholder performance delivered by Gleason and team when compared to the behemoths. Department Whose Brand Isn’t Improving Award. Diebold seizes the merger moment with fledgling Wincor Nixdorf to change its already well-known brand. Bravo OZRK!

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

Gonzobanker

While this deal was announced late last year, the heavy lifting was done in 2016 as BBCN Bancorp and Wilshire Bancorp came together under a new brand to create the largest Korean American bank. Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on.

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

Gonzobanker

While this deal was announced late last year, the heavy lifting was done in 2016 as BBCN Bancorp and Wilshire Bancorp came together under a new brand to create the largest Korean American bank. Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on.

Utah 60