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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

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Factom , whose website describes the firm as a “blockchain innovations company,” is likely the oldest such company in the region and is five years old this month, according to Harris. And, while the organization has a love for the capital of Texas, it is also connected with groups in other cities such as Houston as well as Dallas.

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Rescuing The Restaurant Business From App Decline

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The model for the DineVite online and mobile app is actually similar to social media. What will factor into any restaurant or restaurant group’s success in tomorrow’s online world are the numbers and demographics of just how tourist-traveled your city, town, or region is going forward.

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A Boon For Conglomerates, A Bust For SMEs

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50 million businesses have Facebook pages , and the social media giant is launching a new initiative to tap into that customer base. 7 out of 9 regions in the U.S. Researchers pointed to Dallas as the city with the strongest growth, followed by Seattle. At least their jobs report was optimistic.

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