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Accelerating To The Future?

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And the financial benefits of these accelerators may only be the start of the equation, at least according to Joe Munk, program manager at the Portland State University Startup Accelerator in Oregon. He recalled a wearables firm that had been through the Portland State accelerator program two years ago, called ATBM.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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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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Entrepreneurial Upscale Chefs Are Plating Recovery Plans

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Eater also noted that “Only three tables are available at any given time for the experience,” and that it’s pay-in-advance to secure Keller’s post-pandemic epicurean splurge. Bon Appetit reported on a variety of restaurant responses to COVID, including that of Portland, Oregon’s popular upscale Russian dining establishment, Kachka.

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SourceMedia’s Small Business Banking Conference Show – No Shortage of Innovation

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Now in its 23 rd year, the conference featured more than 20 technology providers and rallied together innovators from across the globe to discuss how financial institutions can better engage with business customers… and the timing couldn’t be better. Ease of use and security are critical to keeping customers. www.miradortech.com.

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Fintech Fundings: 28 Companies Raise $220 Million Week Ending March 25

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In total, there were 13 fintech startups (or 15 by the Bank Innovations definition ), 12% of the total YC W16 class of 109. HQ: Portland, Oregon. Tags: SMB, expense management, expense reports, debit card, prepaid, accounting, bookkeeping, Y Combinator (investor), Community Federal Savings Bank (issuer). Source: Crunchbase.

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Vacation Rental Home Startup Vacasa Isn’t Just An Airbnb Knockoff

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First, according to Breon, Vacasa tends to operate in smaller towns and more affluent communities, where people have vacation or second homes, as opposed to larger cities and urban centers, where Airbnb typically dominates the market. And Vacasa is serving a vastly different clientele than the one Airbnb caters to.

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What Are Smart Cities?

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Thanks to innovative technology, smart cities are already a reality — and they continue to expand and become more refined. Innovation platform Amsterdam Smart City was created to develop solutions for a wide range of metropolitan issues. Get a data-driven look at the startups and industry players developing smart city technologies.

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