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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. The news comes as Apple was set to close seven of its retail locations in the area of Houston on Thursday (June 25).

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment.

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15 Minutes With … Jimmy Rasmussen

Independent Banker

Finally, I focus on economic news in our markets, which include five communities south of Houston. The Houston region has seen substantial layoffs, and the daily headlines predict more will be announced. In fact, huge expansion projects are now underway across our region. IB: Tell us about HomeTown Bank.

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The Warehouse Building Rush Brought By eCommerce

PYMNTS

We conducted an exhaustive search across three states for the right location that would best enable us to meet this growing demand for our services … The Northeast region is a busy transportation corridor because of its population density and high concentration of businesses, and that trend is projected to continue.”.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

In the past, you have seen us rank customer relevance and total experience as a top priority for banks – not in 2023. Charlotte, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Austin, Denver, Orlando, Miami, and Nashville, many banks have not adjusted pricing or their credit appetite. That market share has come mainly from regional and community banks.

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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. But like most of us, you will not spend the big weekend at the game — or in Visa’s hyper-exclusive lounge.

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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. But like most of us, you will not spend the big weekend at the game — or in Visa’s hyper-exclusive lounge.

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