Gonzobanker

MARCH 7, 2024

Scaling through community banks and credit unions is, of course, another move plenty of fintech companies seek. Gen Z and improving financial outcomes Among the intriguing credit union-fintech pair-ups is Michigan State Federal Credit Union ’s endeavors.

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Social Assurance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

In 2020, Social Assurance launched its Community Spark Award to recognize banks and credit unions making a significant difference in their local areas through unique community support, volunteerism, philanthropy and development initiatives. Be there for, and count on, your community when it matters most. COVID-19 Support.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Chief Innovation Officer Vish Sankaran said in an announcement for the pilot, “With a customer-led focus, we continue to create differentiated shopping experiences that provide the products and services consumers need wherever, whenever and however they may want them. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members. ”

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Walmart said in the announcement of the training, “the upskilled workforce will help the retailer make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible for customers in the communities it serves.”. Inspire’s long-term approach, culture of innovation and commitment to helping brands grow set it apart from the rest.”. billion to $43.6

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

Long is the CEO of Brew Export, a comprehensive solution for brewers entering international markets, as well as a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan — otherwise known, as she’s quick to point out, as “Beer City, USA.” Long first got the idea for Brew Export while studying international marketing at Michigan State University.

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Filene

JUNE 1, 2017

After sharing these insights with Filene’s i3 community , one team took a closer look at the idea. A group of savvy, innovative and passionate credit union boundary-pushers, armed with this research, shook out an idea that in all likelihood, didn’t stand a chance of becoming a game changer. That was back in 2006.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2018

Though most testing takes place in California, those operations also are conducted in Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Michigan and Washington State. With the partnership, Waymo said it can offer its self-driving services to communities around the country. The technology has undergone five billion hours of simulations, he said.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Gun violence in America and recent tragedies are prompting both the public and private sector to looks for innovative solutions to make guns safer. Sentinl raised a $100K grant from Macomb Community College, and won $30K in the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition in 2016. The Gun Box.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

They are built as a relationship bank serving the Korean community in LA and surrounding areas. and its subsidiary BofI Federal Bank aspire to be the most innovative branchless bank in the United States providing products and services superior to their competitors, branch-based or otherwise. BofI Holding, Inc. Well done! #3.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 23, 2015

. “Our Larky-powered rewards program will produce tangible savings for members and create stronger and longer-lasting relationships that improve the health of our community-based credit union,” said Lake Trust CU SVP for Brand, Strategy + Culture, Danielle Brehmer. Lake Trust Credit Union has more than $1.6

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2016

This week it was Minnesota, and then yesterday Walmart really got warmed up and announced the expansion of their new payments service in: Michigan, Virginia, the Carolinas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Washington, D.C.

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

Perficient Bright Paths is a program designed to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities. She completed the Programming for everybody course from the University of Michigan and an introductory coding course (which included both Python and Javascript) via Udacity.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The latest innovations in consumer technology for the home are starting to resemble pets. Shin and his team at the University of Michigan have been working to build that second factor of authentication to help secure voice recognition. The device is currently being tested and presented to the academic community.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2020

They are not only pillars of the community, but they have gone above and beyond to take care of their loyal customers during the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic.”. Michigan mom Shelbie Selewski was another parent mentioned in the Post article, to whom Swift reached out with another $13,000 donation. Love, Taylor.”.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. It is an innovator with tech (e.g.,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

But electric vehicles are an innovation that has a habit of coming back. Representative Yvette Clark of New York introduced a bill that would focus increasing access to EV charging stations in low-income and disadvantaged communities. EV1 only went 75-80 miles on a full charge and needed several hours to get back up to full charge.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.).

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Closer look: The Geely-owned Volvo car brand has placed an emphasis on safety innovations when it comes to developing self-driving passenger vehicles. Top initiatives: Started building autonomous driving infrastructure with Michigan DOT in 2017. Partnership aims to commercialize driver assist technology by 2019.

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CB Insights

JULY 19, 2017

Corporate innovation is critical for established companies looking to stay relevant in the face of disruption from up-and-coming startups. With industries being unbundled left and right ( supermarkets , banking , cars — just to name a few) more companies are opening up in-house innovation labs every day. Innovation Lab Name: HP Labs.

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CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Market share is simply shifting away from big chains that haven’t successfully innovated, flowing instead to new models for creating and selling food to customers. Community initiatives: Loom (Massachusetts). Community initiatives: Loom. Rest stop upgrade: the Tesla supercharger drive-in (Santa Monica).

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 3, 2019

It was no surprise then that the panel was comprised of five consumer advocates and one community banker from a total of eight panelists with not a single representative from the small dollar industry represented: Rev. Kenneth Whittaker, Southeast Michigan Organizing Director, Michigan United. A leading consumer advocate.).

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