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B2B Venture Capital: Corporate Social Media, Marijuana Procurement, and Big Data

PYMNTS

This week, the two countries were the only markets that landed on the B2B venture capital board, with funding landing at SaaS, Big Data and procurement startups across a range of industries, from corporate social media management to marijuana procurement. PYMNTS breaks down the $24 million in venture capital raised.

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Retail Reopening Precautions Spell The End Of ‘Walk-Ins’

PYMNTS

Retailers are opening their doors again during the pandemic to customers who have appointments. In Colorado, Blush Beauty Bar opened for appointments again, marking the first occasion that clients have been able to enter the business in nearly 50 days. Call it the end of the walk-ins. At least for now.

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Paid social media’s place in your marketing strategy

Independent Banker

As social media platforms tinker with their algorithms, marketing experts say one trend is clear: Paid social campaigns are becoming increasingly necessary to cut through the noise and reach customers. Social media has made it easier for community banks to nurture connections with prospects, customers and the community.

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Colorado bank savvy on social

ABA Community Banking

Tip #1: It’s not all about your bank—even when it’s about your bank Retail Banking Blogs Social Media Channels. 1Social Media'

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Nonprofit Supports Community Entrepreneurs Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

But what about the entrepreneurs who are still hanging onto their dreams of starting a retail business? EforAll is currently limited to nine Massachusetts counties and towns as well as Longmont, Colorado, but its model is built for expansion. It stands to reason that hopelessness – or at least a plan B – would start to set in.

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When QSRs Think Really Outside The Box In The Innovation Race

PYMNTS

With the pervasive nature of social media, there is so much pressure to appear happy and perfect. But last month, a Colorado eatery, Carl’s Jr in Denver, put a new spin on that relationship with its one-day, April 20 rollout of the “Rocky Mountain High Cheeseburger Delight,” a cheeseburger infused with CBD oil.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. Monty Python “I’m Not Dead … Yet” Award – Goes to physical retail. Happy Holidays!