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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The news will focus on capital spending and job creation with an emphasis on Galveston Island, which is where our community bank’s headquarters and largest market is. IB: Galveston has a big tourist economy.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3%

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Projects of this scope could include – moving to a real-time core system, digitizing loan production, expanding mobile account opening, or consolidating business process platforms to a Salesforce, Service Now, Workday, or similar. As a result, national banks are eroding the customer base of the community bank. Conclusion.

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Analytical and Personable

Independent Banker

As a successful commercial lending specialist for more than 30 years, Jamey Smith, Houston region CEO of Citizens Bank in Kilgore, Texas, has pursued a strategy of getting an in-depth understanding of potential customers and their businesses. We don’t just take an application and run it through a credit scoring system,” he says. “We

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Majority Of Consumers Want Digital Coupons, Rewards From Grocers

PYMNTS

H-E-B is not only the neighborhood grocery store for many communities in Texas: It’s also an eCommerce retailer with digital features to better reach its customers. The grocer has brought curbside pickup to cities such as San Antonio, Waco and Houston, while rolling out delivery from Shipt and Instacart.

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Wegmans To Open In Brooklyn; Whole Foods Brings Eateries To 500th Store

PYMNTS

Whole Foods Market South Region President Bobby Turner said, according to reports, “We worked hard to create a place that offers our neighbors a destination to get together, enjoy great food and connect with members of the local community through a variety of culinary, wellness and cultural events.”. Pat Carroll, M.D.,

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And Then There Were 20 — The Amazon HQ2 Finalists

PYMNTS

Amazon’s preferences for its HQ2 site specify a metropolitan location, a local population exceeding 1 million people, access to a solid mass transit system, a major airport nearby and a strong enough local economy to attract and retain talented workers. Toronto, Ontario. Washington, D.C.

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