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GCB raises $93M to build digital tools for customers

Bank Innovation

Houston-based Gulf Capital Bank recently completed a capital raise of $93 million. Bank CEO Ed Jones wants Gulf Capital to model community banking relationships, in which […].

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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

PYMNTS

The city of tomorrow ought to be a community that will never be completed, but will always be introducing and testing and demonstrating new materials and systems,” Page noted at an industry event earlier this year. “A And no, Walt Disney’s community of tomorrow did not involve rides. Nope, that honor goes to Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

PYMNTS

Canada’s largest community credit union has announced that it is expanding its commercial network. Houston-based First Service Credit Union has selected a third-party provider’s digital banking suite to enhance its members’ online access to financial services. It also offers participating CUs customized consulting services.

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How CUs Can Leverage Loyalty Programs To Boost Their Brands And Retain Members

PYMNTS

CUs that find innovative ways to engage their members and provide more value are more likely to appeal to wider member bases, according to Krista Thompson , director of channel strategy and integration at Houston-based TDECU , which has over $3.7 billion in assets, more than 343,000 members, 33 branches and four back-office service centers.

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Fiverr Launches Program To Make Cities ‘Gig Worker Friendly’

PYMNTS

Brent Messenger, global head of community at Fiverr, told PYMNTS that as freelancing becomes a way of life for so many, it’s time workers get access to the tools they need to manage a freelance lifestyle and budget as well as to grow their freelance career — and it’s time for cities to make themselves more welcoming to this type of worker.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

CB Insights

We look into how stores are being transformed into showrooms, community gathering spots, and even event spaces as retailers leverage the physical store as tool for brand marketing. Lucky’s market capitalizes on health and community. Organic and cheap. These two words are not usually associated with one another.

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PayPal, Kiva Team To Launch New Tools For Small Business Month

PYMNTS

PayPal has announced the launch of its inaugural PayPal Small Business Month, aimed at bringing a new level of engagement to small and underserved businesses and their communities. The events will take place in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Oakland, Portland (Ore.), Washington D.C. Washington D.C.

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