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Localizing Capital. According to Mathews, MainVest aims to encourage local investors to invest in businesses of their own community. On the investor side, investing in local businesses means that the investor has an incentive to see that company succeed, likely becoming a customer of that business themselves.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren delivered a speech yesterday (April 4) at the bank’s 2016 Cybersecurity Conference highlighting the economic and cyber risks financial institutions are facing today.

Boston 100

Boston Fintech Innovation Conference 100

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APRIL 14, 2020

It starts with an undergrad degree from Boston College and a law degree from Boston University. But a slew of Boston area residents are thankful that she hasn’t. Then she purchased two adjacent buildings and re-purposed them into one 13,500-square-foot facility where it is now the leading destination spa in metropolitan Boston.

Boston 252

Boston Massachusetts United States Retail 252

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JUNE 23, 2017

Rinse has a solution for both, and thanks to a $14 million Series B funding round led by Partech, it’s taking that solution to two new cities: Boston and Chicago. Rinse’s valet then delivers the order to a local cleaning partner and the customer receives a confirmation message.

Boston 110

Boston Chicago San Diego Los Angeles 110

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MARCH 17, 2017

Boston-based money transfer firm Flywire has launched a new offering, targeted at international business-to-business (or B2B) payments. The fintech will enable faster settlement between businesses, seeking to make those transaction “local.”

Boston 191

Boston Payments Fintech Online 191

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JANUARY 27, 2020

A new research institute in Portland, Maine, is intended to electrify the local economy and provide a hub for multiple career fields outside of the major cities that dominate most tech job searches. Professors can generate patents, consult with local firms of various stripes and start their own firms.

Maine 160

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In bizarre banking news, the Boston Police Department announced it had arrested a bank robbery suspect who was hiding in a port-a-potty. A dye pack attached to the money exploded as he fled the scene, CBS Boston noted. Law enforcement followed Spolidoro into Boston. 24 robbery at East Boston Savings Bank in Everett.

Boston 100

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Boston is home to the world’s “statement race” — the Boston Marathon. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. Bostonians take their running seriously.

Boston 175

Boston Marketing Training Branding 175

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MAY 21, 2018

As Boston tries to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to the eastern part of the city it is facing concerns that it would result in displacements of lower-income residents and increasing costs in the city. Those concerns aren’t only reserved to expensive cities like Boston however. percentage points.

Boston 109

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APRIL 2, 2020

Plus, the Boston Federal Reserve Chief said the U.S. Boston Fed Chief Rosengren Expects Jobless Rate To ‘Rise Dramatically’. Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said Wednesday (April 1) that despite the best efforts of politicians and central bankers to contain COVID-19’s economic impacts, the U.S.

Apple 140

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

eCommerce giant Amazon announced new details this week about Amazon Sidewalk, its bid to create a distributed (localized) IoT network. In terms of potential use cases for Sidewalk, the enhanced connectivity would allow users to find lost keys or other items, or to manage appliances while away from home but still local.

Boston 210

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AUGUST 12, 2020

He said the unemployment rate is likely to be at around 9 percent by the year’s end, although he added that it could be lower if the virus is contained by local officials. “If Instead, U.S. citizens will likely have to learn to “live with” the virus for now, according to the report.

Dallas 242

Dallas Massachusetts Boston Survey 242

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JANUARY 17, 2021

Deliveroo stated in the announcement that it has helped restaurants by funding marketing campaigns to help local eateries, cutting fees for signing up with the service and getting customers’ payments to restaurants faster and at reduced or eliminated fees. Fidelity Management & Research is based in Boston.

Maryland 181

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MARCH 2, 2020

Experiences marketplace Groupon is teaming up with tours and activities technology firm Redeam to expand local and global experiences, Groupon announced on Monday (March 2). . It enables real-time transactions across local businesses, travel spots, live shows and more.

Boston 130

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JANUARY 18, 2018

Austin, Boston, New York and D.C. Total project costs are expected to be in the $5 billion range and are forecast to create approximately 50,000 jobs for the chosen locality. Boston, Massachusetts. all made the cut, as did some surprises like Columbus, Ohio. Amazon first solicited proposals for its new HQ2 in September 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

After cherished Boston dining spot, Stella, closed its doors due to pandemic losses, chef and owner Evan Deluty couldn’t let the dream die — or his heavenly preparations disappear — and has reinvented Stella as a gourmet food truck. New Seating Arrangements And Moveable Feasts.

Boston 205

Boston San Francisco New York City Portland 205

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

1-8 saw an increase in local spending and online foreign sales as the COVID-19 pandemic prevented millions from traveling overseas, CNBC reported Monday (Oct. Boston Consulting Group in September has estimated that the demand for luxury goods could underpin a spending boost on the order of 30 percent as the Chinese economy rebounds.

Boston 130

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APRIL 10, 2019

Turner continued, “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.”. Shoppers can choose from an assortment of local beers, soft drinks and wines there.

Los Angeles 116

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

More consumers mean more sales – and more sales means growth, expansion, jobs and prosperity for the business, its workforce and the local economy in which it operates. The owner of an upscale hair salon in Boston is an example of a business living this reality. Social proof can also work in reverse. Saving Main Street.

Maine 199

Maine Boston Branding Retail 199

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

This summer, Nike unveiled its latest brick-and-mortar venture in Los Angeles: Nike by Melrose, a physical store that uses local online shopping data to determine its in-store inventory. While the store is a first for Nike, it’s part of a bigger trend in retail — product and inventory localization.

Retail 64

Retail Los Angeles Strategy Community 64

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MARCH 13, 2019

area, Philadelphia and Boston. This is about new customer relationships, and better access to credit and local jobs.”. Chase has announced it is expanding its retail footprint into nine of the top American markets, as well as opening dozens of new locations in the greater Washington, D.C

St. Louis 145

St. Louis US South Carolina North Carolina 145

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The dine-in payment feature will launch in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, New York City, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. The food pickup option will be available everywhere Friday (Sept. In July, Uber Technologies agreed to purchase delivery firm Postmates Inc. in an all-stock deal worth $2.65

San Francisco 190

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JULY 12, 2020

Gavin Newsom’ s urging of local governments to put a stop to the usual firework displays. But Dr. Joshua Barocas , an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center, said the conditions had “set up a perfect storm: the combination of travel, the combination of reopening — perhaps in some cases, too early,” CNN reported.

South Carolina 151

South Carolina San Antonio Data Miami 151

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MARCH 13, 2020

Mayors from New York City, Chicago, Boston and Portland are participating in a program where Grubhub will suspend the collection of up to $100 million in commission payments from restaurants across the country.

New York City 177

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

The products are from the top categories across all of Amazon.com, with featured categories in the Massachusetts location including “Most-Wished-For Books on Amazon.com,” “Tailgating Essentials,” “Picks from Amazon’s Top 100 Toys” and a local twist, “Trending Around Boston,” according to WCVB.

Massachusetts 174

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

Austin, Boston, New York and D.C. Amazon’s preferences for its HQ2 site specify a metropolitan location, a local population exceeding one million people, access to a solid mass transit system, a major airport nearby and a strong enough local economy to attract and retain talented workers.

District of Columbia 135

District of Columbia Indianapolis New York City New York 135

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MAY 6, 2016

Among the problems with discerning taste in alcohol are local limitation — one’s drinking will only be as good as the booze in stock in their general area. The program is called Drizly Connect and it’s launching in Boston and D.C. The closer the item, the shorter the time. Drizly faces competition in the market.

Boston 100

Boston Retail America Regulation 100

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MAY 26, 2017

Boston-based eCommerce alcohol delivery startup Drizly has announced its next location in Phoenix, Arizona. Partnering to deliver alcohol from local liquor stores that include Lucky’s Liquor, Gary’s Liquor and Chandler Liquors, Phoenix residents will now be able to order and receive alcohol delivery from these retailers.

Phoenix 123

Phoenix Arizona Online Boston 123

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Boston-based meal kit company Just Add Cooking aims to address both by sourcing its kits from farms and businesses in the New England region. That’s why local markets are one of the fastest-growing food segments in the U.S., she said — though local food can still be difficult to get. Aye, that’s the rub.

Boston 102

Boston Regional System Online 102

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

households prepare to visit local grocery stores for large family meals as the holiday season rolls in, and many nonprofit organizations are doing the same for households that cannot afford such expenses. The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is one such organization fighting community hunger. Millions of U.S.

Tools 130

Tools Boston Massachusetts Cards 130

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Years later, when he found an opportunity to open the restaurant’s first franchise, D’Alessio was ecstatic about bringing the taste he loved during his college days to Boston. The restaurant brought falafel to Boston in a whole new style. as an 18-year-old George Washington University student. Much like Washington, D.C.,

Maine 100

Maine Boston social media Washington 100

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

There are currently boxes in Dallas, Boston, Cincinnati, Nashville, Denver, Washington D.C. There are also more than 125 mostly locally franchised Tide Cleaners stores that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week in cities like Omaha, Houston and Phoenix. The app will notify customers when the laundry is ready.

Omaha 145

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Among the nonprofits working to feed local communities this holiday season is the The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) , which provides food services to 190 cities and towns in the eastern Massachusetts region. These organizations face increased demand during the holidays — when they deliver food to communities in need.

Tools 141

Tools Boston Cards Management 141

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AUGUST 5, 2019

As Flipkart will not produce originals initially, the company will reportedly license content from local studios like Balaji Telefilms and companies such as Walt Disney. In addition, India’s video-streaming market could reach 10 times that size by the time 2023 rolls around, per a Boston Consulting Group report in 2018.

Video 108

Video Seattle Boston Retail 108

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APRIL 20, 2018

The app had operations in Boston, Chicago, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Caviar has made it easy for customers to get food delivered from some of the most popular local restaurants in the country,” Jason Wang, co-founder and CEO of Caviar, said at the time of the acquisition.

Fort Worth 100

Fort Worth Los Angeles Dallas Seattle 100

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

There are troves of analysis regarding the impact of Brexit on the local and global economies, with some experts warning that the effects will be particularly acute for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). More London banks have expressed plans to set up EU subsidiaries following Brexit since June, which could also shake up the ratings.

New York City 152

New York City New York Survey Boston 152

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

We want restaurants to work so badly that we are willing to lie to ourselves,” Heather Mojer, co-owner and beverage director at Boston-based Big Dipper Hospitality Group , operator of the Café Du Pays, Mamaleh’s Delicatessen and State Park restaurants, wrote in an Instagram post. “We

San Francisco 291

San Francisco Boston Operations Report 291