PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

California-based FinTech Zact rolled out its linked payments and expenditure management system, according to a Tuesday (Nov. The features will be available next year, according to the blog post. Zact Rolls Out Linked Payments, Expense Management System. 24) announcement.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2019

increase in average hourly wages at small businesses, the company found, but according to IHS Markit Chief Regional Economist James Diffley, the key takeaway is the pressure that a difficult jobs market puts on the small business community. The month saw a $0.66 percent, up from 2.28 percent last August. .” percent, up from 2.28

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, if you are a bank in California, Florida, New York, or Pennsylvania, going after private schools, colleges, or insurance companies should be considered due to not only the large number of target institutions but also the size of those institutions, which lends itself to having multiple banks.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Those efforts include helping the Tampa SMB community get ready for the big game. The offer is a culmination of Visa’s season-long commitment to help SMBs as part of its collaboration with the NFL, according to the announcement.

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ABA Community Banking

MAY 22, 2015

SNL Regional Report: San Diego shimmers, allowing banks to boost lending Management Financial Trends Community Banking.

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The bank's approval last year to buy OneWest Bank included a condition to submit an updated Community Reinvestment Act plan, but the CRA program now being presented by CIT is far from adequate.

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Unlike other regions of the country, the western U.S. has seen very few large bank mergers in recent years. Here's why Pacific Premier's acquisition of Opus Bank could change that.

California 41

California Regional Oregon Washington 41

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2020

This creates an exciting opportunity for the communities that surround these properties.”. Writing in NJ Biz, Linfante points to the mall anchors and other tenants that have already closed, expressed financial concerns or filed for bankruptcy that will lead to significant challenges will be faced by regional malls.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2020

Downtowns everywhere from Maine to California are dealing with varying degrees of economic and existential pain as a result of the pandemic, but nowhere is the pain as acute as in college towns. Canceling commencement cost South Bend, Ind., home of Notre Dame, about $17 million in lost revenue.”. Amherst, Massachusetts is one of those towns.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

PetSmart is already the largest specialty pet retailer in the region, and it continues to grow. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our associates and the community of Sheridan, Colo,” Michael Massey, president and chief executive officer of PetSmart, said. The latest Colorado location is part of an 80-store U.S.-Canada-Puerto

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

We have a responsibility to our customers and the communities where we operate to ensure these partners meet our high standards for things like safety and working conditions,” said an Amazon spokeswoman, according to Bloomberg last week. There are another 120 workers slated to be let go in Michigan. “We

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (May 2) that Amazon told the also-ran cities, via conference call, that a “key issue” was toed to regional transportation — or, more specifically, the lack of a network facilitating that transportation. The financial publication illustrated that the efforts made by individual cities varied.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2020

While our lending business has served Main Street small businesses for years, we knew that as our sellers and their communities were facing deep economic uncertainty, we could play a meaningful role in disbursing stimulus funds,” said Jacqueline Reses , the head of Square Capital, in a statement. “In

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates about three years ago from almost zero, and after the financial crisis, many small and regional banks ramped up their lending with long-term and low-rate loans. Since the banks are now paying out more to their depositors, earning rates on those loans are scarcely making a profit.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

One of these lenders, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution , better known as Clearinghouse CDFI, offers an interesting view into the state of SME finance. in particular, a cross-section of states that CEO Douglas Bystry says has its own unique demands and impacts on regional economies. A Regional Reach.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Changing customer banking habits means it’s more important than ever for community banks to use every tool at their disposal. Community banks may have longstanding relationships with their core vendors, but that doesn’t always mean they keep up to date on all the latest features and functionalities. billion-asset community bank.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Companies like American Tile & Stone and Premier Packaging have already begun using Uber Freight to improve their shipping operations, and we’re excited to now roll out the platform widely to our freight community,” the company wrote in the blog post.

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Abrigo

MARCH 20, 2015

The list highlights the top 20 banks within each region of the U.S. Regionally, Southern banks included the highest number of institutions with a zero Texas Ratio, with 16 of their top 20. California is also a healthy state for banking – with 15 of 20 banks on the Western list in the Golden State. with the lowest Texas Ratios.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 9, 2022

While both firms have strong underlying technology and development shops, neither Finxact nor Technisys has the functional requirements to service all consumer and commercial account types for most regional and community banks. And it doesn’t appear that either will have those capabilities anytime soon.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2016

“We are excited to expand in the state of Georgia and add a new fulfillment center to better serve our customers in the region,”Akash Chauhan, vice president of Amazon’s North America operations, said in a statement. “This facility will create hundreds of new jobs with competitive pay and great benefits starting on day one.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Los Angeles, California. Through this process, we learned about many new communities across North America that we will consider as locations for future infrastructure investment and job creation.”. But only one can be selected, and the top 20 from which the elect will be chosen include: Atlanta, Georgia. Austin, Texas. Columbus, Ohio.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Years were spent building up the content and community. They then become ranked on leaderboards split into regions (Mid-Atlantic, California and Hawaii and the Midwest). Smith pointed out that the platform has a vibrant community of people who are passionate about camping — just like they are.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2018

Careem has quickly leapt to the leadership of ridesharing within the MENA [Middle East and North Africa] regions by delivering rapid innovation and customer growth, and it is spearheading new ways to transport people from point A to point B.”. What’s New. What’s next for automaker-backed venture capital firms?

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American Banker

JULY 21, 2016

Banc of California's second-quarter profits soared on stronger lending and credit quality. billion-asset company increased net income 66% from a year earlier to $26.5 million, it said in a news release Thursday.

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California Lending Company CA 28

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2016

Uber is writing a new chapter in its estranged relationship with its driver community. The association, according to The New York Times , will work under the regional affiliate of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.

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New York New York City Austin Illinois 100

Insights on Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Regions Bank announced in its recent earnings call that it is leveraging IBM Watson to help customers get answers to their customer service questions over the phone and to help bankers improve the speed and accuracy of their answers. First are API-based models that integrate partner, client and peer communities.

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Compliance Regional blockchain Technology 177

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

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Community Bank Community National Fresno 196

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Coping just fine, community banks in energy-producing regions manage the oil-price plunge. Yet community bankers serving the oil industry say they’ve been expecting a drop in the notoriously cyclical price of crude. billion-asset community bank based in Happy, Texas. New energy regions adapt. By Howard Schneider.

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North Dakota Texas Louisiana Community Bank 70

Gonzobanker

JANUARY 17, 2020

California CCPA), it’s hard to imagine just how far techies will be able to upend the nuts and bolts of the banking industry. Community banks and credit unions do not fear each other. Here’s a great question for community bank executives: What would it take for your local competitors to fear you as much as a Top 5 player?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2017

The firm takes in-person returns from participating online retailers at six malls in California, Chicago and Virginia. Returned items are sent to a regional processing hub, then on to retailers’ fulfillment centers, third-party logistics companies or liquidators. Vacancy rates are up in community shopping centers in 30 of 77 U.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

Whole Foods Market South Region President Bobby Turner said, according to reports, “We worked hard to create a place that offers our neighbors a destination to get together, enjoy great food and connect with members of the local community through a variety of culinary, wellness and cultural events.”. Pat Carroll, M.D.,

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Union has been a stalwart of the California marketplace since the ’50s, and this gives Andy Cecere and team a great expansion into the Golden State and also some nice wholesale banking business. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Certain mobile functions and features are essential to the success of a community bank’s mobile banking offerings. Newfangled mobile capabilities could help community banks stand apart from their competitors. Share of community banks and credit unions offering the following mobile banking features and functions: 84%.

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Community Bank Boston Community Iowa 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Certain mobile functions and features are essential to the success of a community bank’s mobile banking offerings. Newfangled mobile capabilities could help community banks stand apart from their competitors. Share of community banks and credit unions offering the following mobile banking features and functions: 84%.

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Community Bank Boston Community Iowa 70

PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2017

Here is an except of the conversation: PYMNTS: Can you describe your personal and/or professional experience with the tech community in Charlotte? The first reason is that the tech community here has just really started to establish itself over the past few years, and we’ve become a name that has become associated with the growth.

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Charlotte North Carolina Community United States 118

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. If community banks put in the effort to foster a sense of belonging, the result is a stronger workplace culture, greater employee loyalty and, ultimately, a better experience for customers. By Roshan McArthur.

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