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Schack: Expanded BMO Harris Innovation Program Casts Wider Net for Ideas

Bank Innovation

BMO Harris Bank is expanding the scope of its in-house accelerator from a local to a national program. The Chicago-based bank is accepting applications from fintech startups for the 2019 BMO Harris/1871 Innovation Program through the end of the day today. Ben Schack, Head of U.S.

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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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Alliant Credit Union Could Become the First Digital-Only CU in the U.S.

Bank Innovation

Alliant Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest CUs, is fully digitalizing its end-to-end member application and loan process by yearend, moving closer to becoming the nation's first digital-only credit union.

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Rinse Clothing Service Raises $14M To Expand To Boston, Chicago And Beyond

PYMNTS

Rinse has a solution for both, and thanks to a $14 million Series B funding round led by Partech, it’s taking that solution to two new cities: Boston and Chicago. Our goal is to be the first and largest national brand in clothing care and become a household name,” said Prakash.

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When QSRs Think Really Outside The Box In The Innovation Race

PYMNTS

The realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is and actually always has been a pretty innovative space. That honor fell to Ray Kroc — who made the idea famous when he opened the first McDonald’s franchise in Chicago eight years later. If you’ve never heard of Red, before, it’s because he’s not the guy who became famous for the idea.

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Kroger And Walgreens Expand Pilot To Include Kroger Express, Home Chef Kits

PYMNTS

In a press release , the two companies said the concept will offer 2,3000 Our Brands and national products such as meat, dairy, grocery and meal kits. “We We are redefining the customer experience in a variety of ways through Restock Kroger, including innovative partnerships like our test-and-learn pilot with Walgreens. The Kroger Co.

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A fund for diverse tech companies

Independent Banker

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.

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