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Floating The Next Big Idea For Social Commerce

PYMNTS

Since the dawn of the internet in the mid-90s, there have been some genius ideas and some completely innovative business models. New companies now aim to be used as a verb by creating an innovative way to buy goods – such as: “I floated it.”. For example, say you’re in the market for a new car. We don’t search, we Google.

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ICBA LIVE 2023: What to expect

Independent Banker

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Taking place in Honolulu from March 12–16, 2023, ICBA LIVE provides concrete benefits to community banks in three important ways: 1.

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Fintech And Financial Institutions – Bridging the Gap

NCR

But technology innovators and financial institutions have worked together for generations. Most community banks and credit unions have only one app, their banking transaction app. Discoverability challenges have crippled the advance of many new fintech innovations. Each one appeals to a different market target.

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Aloha! Tansley Stearns Sets Sail in Support of Credit Unions

Filene

No, despite my sentimental introduction, she’s not headed to Hawaii--but a place just as lovely, nonetheless. Tansley will be serving in the role of Chief Marketing & Strategy officer for the $2.3B She will be joining the senior executive ranks at Public Service Credit Union , a long-time, strong supporter of Filene.

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A Roadie For Everyone

PYMNTS

He further noted, “I love the way we take care of the community. The immediate priority for that funding is developing its analytics platform and increasing its market share. After a little under a year in business the app has 300K downloads and 22K drivers nationwide, even in far flung regions like Alaska and Hawaii.

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Vacation Rental Startup Vacasa Clinches Funding

PYMNTS

Airbnb was the industry development that really opened up the rental market, he added. We do the marketing, booking, housekeeping, maintenance, and we have an exclusive relationship with the homeowners.”. “We The company’s pricing model is also adaptable to different markets and times of the year.

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Power Trip: New Technologies From Tesla, Mercedes, Ikea, And Others Could Hold The Key To Widespread Solar Adoption

CB Insights

Where’s the innovation & money in renewables? Now, several innovative new methods for storing solar energy are gaining traction, from lithium-ion batteries to substances that have high heat-holding capacities, like molten salt. AES claims that this project will be Hawaii’s largest utility-scale solar-plus-storage yet.