Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

First National Bank and Black Tech Nation Ventures teamed up to support minority-owned startups in the Pittsburgh community and beyond. Driven by her goal to cultivate a supportive community for diverse tech startups, Kelauni Jasmyn founded the fiscally sponsored nonprofit Black Tech Nation in Pittsburgh in 2018. By Elizabeth Judd.

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PopularBank

APRIL 3, 2024

A study from the University of Chicago found the number of retirees within that segment will nearly double in the next 10 years. The so-called “forgotten middle” has been a hot topic for many owners and operators as they look to enhance the options with independent housing and assisted living, hoping to help those trapped in the middle gap.

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American Banker

MARCH 4, 2021

The operation will employ 1,000 people in a predominantly Black community. The move is part of the city's push to create job opportunities beyond the downtown area.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. from Tuskegee University, an MBA from the University of Chicago and an M.S. Patrick Smith was named head of Small Business Banking. Smith holds a B.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in significant health and financial challenges for apartment residents and multifamily owners, operators and employees in communities across the country,” said NMHC President Doug Bibby in a statement. The NMHC Rent Payment Tracker reflects data from 13.4 million units across the United States.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

Once the transaction closes, Reverb will continue to operate as a standalone business. Vibrant two-sided marketplaces are lightning in a bottle — there are only a handful of them operating at scale — and Reverb is one,” said Etsy CEO Josh Silverman in a press release. We’ve always found inspiration in Etsy.

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

Once the transaction closes, Reverb will continue to operate as a standalone business. Vibrant two-sided marketplaces are lightning in a bottle — there are only a handful of them operating at scale — and Reverb is one,” said Etsy CEO Josh Silverman in a press release. We’ve always found inspiration in Etsy.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Tess Ousley expanded her Chicago child development center, All About Kids Learning Academy Inc., Urban Partnership Bank builds up people and communities. When Urban Partnership Bank in Chicago was born four years ago from the remains of a failed community development institution, its mission was revised and then revived again. “Our

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Brainard, speaking at the FedPayments Improvement Community Forum in Chicago, said in her remarks that while “we are seeing a growing demand for payments to be as instantaneous as the apps on our smartphones,” the reality is a bit different: Payments rely on what she termed a “patchwork” of systems that, operating behind the scenes, can result in delays (..)

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2018

Macy’s is no stranger to locker installations: In November, shoppers reportedly saw the lockers at a location in Chicago, and the retailer has added lockers to a few of its other stores, Crain’s Chicago Business reported. Several of the nation’s largest operators, including AvalonBay Communities Inc.,

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Really, the focus is on building the right type of community. The Lenfest Institute’s mission is to develop and support sustainable business models for local journalism,” said the institute’s Director of Operations Ken Herts. “We It’s not about Facebook tools and services,” Grant noted.

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American Banker

APRIL 8, 2016

announced Friday that it has hired Jo Ann Boylan, formerly of MB Financial Bank in Chicago, as chief information and operations officer. First Midwest Bank in Itasca, Ill.,

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2020

What happens if Main Street becomes less a proving ground for smaller businesses — born of, and serving, local communities — and more a collection of larger firms, well-capitalized, but already enjoying competitive advantages? Millions of smaller businesses are grappling with the impacts of the pandemic.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

“This integration furthers our mission of becoming the daily habit in local by connecting people with more entertainment choices in their community. AMC operates the most productive theaters in the United States’ top markets, including the top three markets of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

With that transactional data in hand, PayPal can help the law enforcement community fine tune its efforts to stop the sale of illegally sourced guns and, by extension, reduce criminal misuse of those guns. But if you think about trafficking,” he said of the flow of illegal firearms, “there’s a huge financial backbone to these operations.

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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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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Grocery stores are undergoing historic transformation thanks to digital technology, transforming from rather staid operations to places that feature the latest retail and delivery innovations. Chicago stands as a prime example of that, but it’s not the only one. Lyft Program.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

However, venture capitalists are urging caution on the tech startup community. According to reports, 2nd Address said it will use the funds to improve its technology and expand into new cities beyond its existing markets in California, New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Brazil’s Adianta has announced $2.18

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2016

Come July 27, customers in the Orlando area will be eligible to get their drink on courtesy of Shipt and partnering retailer ABC Fine Wine & Spirits , which operates 150 locations across Florida. It’s a partnership that’s been a long time in the making for Shipt, said Community Manager Anne Adams. “As

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Last month, Chicago announced a 15 percent delivery cap on what third-party aggregators can charge restaurants. But even with the latest data – and even with the demand surge – through the nine months that ended in September 2020, DoorDash posted an operating loss of $131 million, as revenues surged more than 220 percent to $1.9

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

The analyst community balked at longer-term questions about the company’s liquidity even though 2019 was the company’s sixth straight year of triple-digit revenue growth with over 177,000 cars delivered and just shy of $4 billion in revenue. billion, on an 82 percent increase in retail sales. Ontario (L.A.), Oklahoma City, and Memphis.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

RBS had the task of application development, food retail operations and technology connectivity, while UST Global and its partners provided the artificial intelligence (AI) solution and physical infrastructure. Staples is thinking creatively with a new store format that spotlights coworking, podcasting and community events.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

The Kraninger-proposed rollback of the aforementioned underwriting requirements came last month, and several trade groups, such as the Community Financial Services Association of America, had asked Judge Yeakel to delay compliance dates until the underwriting rollback had been completed.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

communities. That matters because as time goes by and existing cities become prohibitively expensive — think San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with Chicago, Boston and other areas not far behind — many younger, well-educated consumers are making moves to exurban or even rural areas, or smaller cities. Expensive Cities.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2019

The startup is fully compliant in all 13 cities it operates in, he said. “We As of today Lyric has short-term rental permits in Austin and Nashville, is the only company licensed to operate short-term rentals in Orlando and has partnerships with 20 of America’s top real estate firms, Kitchell said.

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American Banker

MARCH 4, 2016

billion-asset bank's chief operating officer, will become chief financial officer on April 30 and remain operating chief. Randy Conte, the $15.6

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

That is, the store might cost $50,000 a month to fully operate when launch, build out, staff, ongoing maintenance and other costs are factored into the equation. Brands are choosing to go the brick-and-mortar route because it allows them to build community. He also noted that the city has a similar layout to Chicago.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2017

One might imagine that mall operators nationwide take a rather jaundiced view of the internet, since online shopping has more or less killed the mall. And while such efforts are small — they are what mall operators are looking toward to chip away at the vacancy crisis brought on by a string of small retailer bankruptcies.

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Tech and Finance

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With their support, we will be able to help even more families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter and create stronger and more resilient communities around the world.”.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

I have observed that the best functioning boards are not dominated by one or two voices, that operate at the level of what a board should operate at, and challenge each other and management. Perhaps I would add community contacts to the list for a community bank board. Get rid of age limits.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2018

One mall located outside of Chicago, for instance, lost a Carson’s store and also has a Sears. The mall has brought in new restaurants, such as Jamba Juice and Shake Shack, and has engaged the community through events like a Fourth of July fireworks show. We can accommodate not just Sears, but any other tenant that may go under.”

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. SBA loan origination can be especially lucrative for community financial institutions now.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. SBA lending is especially lucrative for community financial institutions now. Offering SBA lending at the institution is a good way to “get in the door” with good credits.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Our clients showed banking at its best – obsessed with customer well-being, good corporate citizenship, and strong community focus. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar! Bravo Brett and team!

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Community Bank Advisory Council Members. Dion Kidd Johnson, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer, Western Bank, Alamogordo, NM.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

He’s a high school senior who lives in suburban Chicago. And the great news, according to “American Millennials and Banking,” a major new study commissioned by ICBA, is that Bauhs and the 80 million other people in his generational cohort are prime potential customers for community banks. By Ed Avis. And technology is important to him.

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