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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

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A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective , for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. 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.

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Easy Ways BSA Officers Can Get Their Required Training

Abrigo

One option that makes it easy for BSA officers to complete required training is to attend regional meetings. For example, Abrigo is hosting regional seminars in six cities across the U.S. Cost for these regional meetings is $100, and dates and locations are: Sept. 21 in Houston, Texas Nov. between September and January.

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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Rasmussen: Yes, it is an honor to serve the Group 3 Banks in Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Louisiana for three more years. Group 3 includes the smallest banks in the state with the majority in rural areas. Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston.

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Rescuing The Restaurant Business From App Decline

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Then add in services like Group, LivingSocial, and Restaurant.com, which provide deep discount offers at restaurants throughout the city and suburbs,” said Eddie Fahmy, long-time restaurateur and president at A2Z Restaurant Consulting. He sees it as disrupting the current app picture in the favor of restauranteurs.

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Super-Sizing Commerce For The Super Bowl

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, and perhaps it’s for the best if we all take a page from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and keep the coming fight light — and focused on various samplings of regional deliciousness. Last year, at the Silicon Valley Super Bowl tech as a group went all out — and Visa led the charge. Go, Pats!

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Super-Sizing Commerce For The Super Bowl

PYMNTS

, and perhaps it’s for the best if we all take a page from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and keep the coming fight light — and focused on various samplings of regional deliciousness. Last year, at the Silicon Valley Super Bowl tech as a group went all out — and Visa led the charge. Go, Pats!

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

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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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