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Tech Center: Chicago On Deck

PYMNTS

Chicago is more than just the place the Chicago Cubs and Bulls call home. Bubbling under the surface of Chicago lies an up-and-coming tech center. Given that many large cities in the United States have increasingly become places for tech startups, it’s natural to see Chicago as one of the next tech centers.

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey.

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Chicago, Mastercard And GCBA Launch Tech Pilot Program

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The program is a pilot that will come at zero cost to Chicago taxpayers. An evaluation of the pilot will identify insight for the future of the business, city and tech communities working together. In terms of the tech business in Chicago, it calls itself a “living lab” within which GCBA can explore certain issues.

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B2B FinTech Firms Brace For Growth With New VC

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Growth of FinTech funding seems unstoppable, with the latest analysis from Hampleton Partners finding enterprise financial services and integration, online financial services, enterprise financial software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) risk management as some of the hottest spots for investors this year.

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Top 13 Bank, Fintech & Financial Services Marketing Conferences

Fintech Labs Insights

For financial marketers, especially those in credit unions and community banks, the biggest event of the year, The Financial Brand Forum , is just two months away. While dedicated financial marketing events are limited, there are many other wide-ranging fintech and banking events that have numerous sessions on marketing and product topics.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

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William Mills Agency Named Agency of Record for FinTech Forward 2016

William Mills

William Mills Agency, the nation’s largest independent public relations and content marketing firm to the financial industry, has been named agency of record for FinTech Forward 2016, a program offered by American Banker and BAI Beacon. We are proud to be associated with this effort.”. For more information, visit www.FinTechForward.com.

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