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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. 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.

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One SME Lender’s Take On Regulation And Transparency

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in particular, a cross-section of states that CEO Douglas Bystry says has its own unique demands and impacts on regional economies. A Regional Reach. One of these lenders, Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution , better known as Clearinghouse CDFI, offers an interesting view into the state of SME finance.

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The Final Super Tuesday

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Looking at the stats, the overall state delivered almost, but not quite, the growth that was seen in the region and the nation overall, falling short by about 20 basis points or so. percent growth seen in the nation. New Mexico. percent, not impressively so and far behind the national growth rate of 3.1

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