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A digital-first bank for south Florida

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Banking veteran Keith Costello cofounded Locality Bank, where he serves as president and CEO, to champion for south Florida small businesses financially affected by the pandemic. Costello has also held senior roles at Bank of Florida, City National Bank and Nations Bank during his 30-year banking career. Filling a need.

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Data Dive: And The Winner Is Edition — SMBs Worldwide, DoorDash And Gun Regulation

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This new round of capital will help us further our mission of connecting communities around the world through last-mile delivery,” CEO Tony Xu said. SoftBank Group led the round, along with participation from GIC, Wellcome Trust and Sequoia Capital. The hunt business is an important part of the business, no doubt about it.

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Tech Center: Orlando Dips Its Toes Into Tech Startup Water

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The city had a population of 270,934 in 2015, making it the 73rd largest city in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. When thinking about Orlando’s tech industry, some say the city’s access to capital, accelerator programs and tech clusters are what sets it apart. Median household income (2015): $42,318.

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For International Property Buyers, U.S. Presents Stable Investment Opportunities

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Foreign property buyers appear to have gotten that message, if research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is any indication. The nation, notably the areas of Toronto and Vancouver, is seeing a high influx of buyers purchasing properties due to the region’s low interest rates. Global Real Estate Bargain Shopping.

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Data Dive: New Things Edition – Wells Fargo, Amazon And Bitcoin

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Amazon said many of the jobs will be in the company’s new fulfillment centers that are currently under construction in Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey and other states around the country. Japan Gives Bitcoin a Big Thumbs Up. After some setback in the U.S. at the hands of the SEC, bitcoin world was looking for some good news.

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SBA Turns Attention To Credit Unions To Revive Small Biz Lending

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despite a flurry of concerns over regulations, economic development and more. About a third of SMBs recently told Capital One they’re currently in a better financial position than they were a year ago, for instance. author of the report and Florida Atlantic University’s Kaye Family Endowed Professor in Finance.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

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Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; An entrepreneur with a background in accounting and finance, CEO and chairman of the board Thomas Swenson set up Montana Business Capital Corporation in 1998 with a focus on job creation and economic development lending. Grand Ridge National Bank: The premier league.