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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

Banking veteran Keith Costello cofounded Locality Bank, where he serves as president and CEO, to champion for south Florida small businesses financially affected by the pandemic. After looking at the consolidation in our market, we concluded that the lack of community banks was the reason.”. Keith Costello, Locality Bank.

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Fiserv Enables SNAP Online EBT Payment Acceptance For Grocers

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a global payments provider, now accepts Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments at grocers, allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase groceries online for the first time, the Wisconsin-based company announced on Tuesday (May 5). brand, is accepting online EBT payment at select locations.

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Community Banks Aim To Amplify Competitive Edge With FinTechs

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Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. Here, again, lies another opportunity for community banks to fill the void. INTRUST Bank recently announced it is also taking part in the trend of collaborating with FinTechs.

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Popular Bank’s Commitment to Our Customers and Communities

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Dear Customers, Partners and Community Members, Thank you for being part of our Popular Bank family. As we face the immediate and serious health concerns as a community, we are also seeing a much wider impact on all our lives as well as our local, national, and global economies.

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Popular Bank’s Commitment to Branch Health and Safety

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As we continue to navigate the ongoing situation surrounding coronavirus/COVID-19, we remain committed to acting in the best interest of you – our team members and communities. Our branch networks in New York, New Jersey and South Florida are open and ready to help you with all of your financial and banking needs. Safety assessments.

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Here’s How The Opioid Crisis Is Losing Retailers $9B A Year

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Smith used drugs for the past decade before starting her recovery journey at Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, Florida. “As Retail return losses total between $9 billion and $15 billion per year, according to a 2017 survey by the National Retail Federation. As an addict, I just feel like I go to any length.”.

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A Small Business Roadmap for Reopening

PopularBank

In the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Research Center’s survey of small businesses, which took an early snapshot of the economic fallout from the coronavirus through the month of March: . National Retail Federation (NRF) outlines practical tools and guidance for retailers reopening their business. . .