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Amazon’s Saudi Arabia eCommerce Site Debuts

PYMNTS

The feud between Bezos and the Saudi leadership had some analysts speculating that Amazon would curb its business in Saudi Arabia, although this does not seem to be the case. Bezos owns The Washington Post, whose journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government, was murdered in October 2018.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Once we’ve been here for 10 years, we are awarded a three-month paid sabbatical,” says Emilie Johnston, chief operations officer. We don’t operate from a position of fear.”. Grand Ridge National Bank: The premier league. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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Meal Kit Startup Gobble Hires From Starbucks, Blue Apron

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Gobble , the Palo Alto–based meal kit startup service whose recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes with just a frying pan, a spatula and some olive oil, is shoring up its leadership team before expanding nationwide. Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

“I’m so inspired by the professionalism, integrity and commitment of our executive committee and board of directors as we work together to serve the needs of community bankers across the nation,” says Terry Jorde, ICBA senior executive vice president and chief of staff. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey, Washington, D.C.

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A Part in the Process

Independent Banker

Courtney Schoenborn, who oversees ICBPAC’s operations, says it is important to support candidates who understand the issues important to community bankers and their employees. As one of my bankers says about Washington, ‘If you’re not part of the political process, your views won’t be heard.’ ”. While ICBPAC contributed $1.7

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A Part in the Process

Independent Banker

Courtney Schoenborn, who oversees ICBPAC’s operations, says it is important to support candidates who understand the issues important to community bankers and their employees. As one of my bankers says about Washington, ‘If you’re not part of the political process, your views won’t be heard.’ ”. While ICBPAC contributed $1.7

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An Unexpected Revolt?

Independent Banker

Arecent National Mortgage News article pointed out that “consumers complain when lenders ask for information, even suggesting such requests are a violation of their privacy.” Fortunately, First Federal Savings & Loan Bank (in operation since 1923) has never sold any of our mortgage loans to the secondary market or anyone else.

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