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Airbnb Challenger WhyHotel Scores $20M For Luxury Room Rentals

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With the advent of Airbnb , a number of startups have been created in its wake, with the intent of disrupting the hotel industry and encouraging new ways for people to relocate and take vacations. The company has properties in Seattle, Houston, Arlington and Tysons Corner, Virginia. WhyHotel has raised $35 million so far.

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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“Verizon launched the world’s first commercial 5G Ultra Wideband network in October 2018 with the rollout of 5G Home broadband internet service in Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Indianapolis,” the company said. 5G Potential.

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How QSRs Bring Mobile And Digital Payments To The Table

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The explosive growth has caused industry experts to forecast that the mobile order-ahead market will reach $38 billion by next year. And online ordering platforms are raising capital: ChowNow , for instance, announced in May that it had notched $21 million in venture funding.

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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The news will focus on capital spending and job creation with an emphasis on Galveston Island, which is where our community bank’s headquarters and largest market is.

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From Energy To Telecom: 30 Big Industries Drones Could Disrupt

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According to forecasts , the emerging global market for business services using drones is valued at over $127B. As more companies look to capitalize on these commercial opportunities, investment into the drone space continues to grow. Inspecting ships is also an important and regular part of the industry. Waste Management.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% It includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which is moving its headquarters to the Houston area. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski. Deepening roots.

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Why Target Is Letting Kids Design Their Clothes

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Whitney Houston sang a song about it, and “ The Simpsons ” has spent the better part of 30 years parodying the sentiment. Strong, she said, but indistinct and in a market that is becoming increasingly valuable and rarified. “Children are our future” is one of popular culture’s more favored cliches.