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Amazon To Build $40M Robotics Innovation Hub Near Boston

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Amazon is planning to build a $40 million state-of-the-art robotics innovation hub near Boston that will result in the creation of 200 tech and manufacturing jobs, Amazon announced in a press release Wednesday (Nov. The 350,000-square-foot facility will be located in Westborough, Massachusetts, which is 35 miles west of Boston.

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Charles Potts: Fueling growth through innovation

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Demand for digital solutions continues to accelerate, making innovation an imperative for community banks looking to excel in today’s evolving market. That’s why ICBA makes innovation a priority and provides community banks with the information and tools necessary to grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

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Deep Dive: Cloud Inventory Management Can Solve Back-of-House Woes

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Inventory management is a constant struggle for many businesses, particularly QSRs. One notable inventory management challenge occurred last year when the fried chicken QSR chain Popeyes introduced a new chicken sandwich. Cloud inventory management software can also mitigate the industry’s constant struggle with food waste.

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Innovation Or Annihilation: The Choice Restaurants Face As Recovery Revs Up

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But that’s not happening nationwide, according to Brian Hassan , co-founder and co-CEO of Kickfin , which works with restaurants on payment solutions, and Stephen DeSousa , CEO at Broadway Hospitality Group , which represents 14 Massachusetts and Rhode Island eateries. The experts agreed that loans from the U.S.

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In-Store Kiosks A Sign Of QSR Innovation

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A 2014 study by Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management found that’s the case, revealing evidence to support that seven-second rule of thumb. Not to be outdone, famed chef Daniel Boulud is opening his own tech-centric QSR with four Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates.

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Today In Payments: GoCardless Raises $95 Million; BarkBox To Go Public Via SPAC At $1.6 Billion Valuation

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Massachusetts Suing Robinhood, Alleging Failure To Protect Investors. Massachusetts regulators filed a complaint against Robinhood on Wednesday (Dec. Small Business Solutions and Karen Webster how payments innovation will play a critical role in their digital-first 2021. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Let’s Go Out To The Drive-In Movie Restaurant: How One Restaurant Is Reinventing The Dining Experience

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Anyone who has ever driven North on Route 1 from Boston, Massachusetts, has seen Kowloon Restaurant. Not one to rest on his innovations, third-generation owner Bob Wong recently had two ideas as he was assessing ways to generate revenue amid the Massachusetts state-ordered lockdown and subsequent indoor dining restrictions.