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Riding a strong regional economy, a Georgia bank plans more branches

American Banker

First National Community Bank CEO Ryan Earnest said his institution would likely use its entry into Paulding County, an Atlanta suburb, as a template for future expansion.

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Colleagues Come Together to Donate Over $20,000 to Support Those in Hunger Around the World

Perficient

Hundreds of our colleagues used their $100 and creativity to tackle food insecurity in their communities, contributing tens of thousands of dollars to the fight against hunger. Local and national non-profits were both represented, and many colleagues chose to give back to organizations that were unique to their community. .

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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Abrigo

Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Tune in all week for live-streaming , beginning at 7:30 p.m. Every business starts small.

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3 Reasons Why Fintech is Thriving in Atlanta

William Mills

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. According to the American Transaction Processors Coalition, more than 70 percent of all payments on a global scale currently pass through companies headquartered in metro Atlanta, earning the city the moniker “Transaction Alley.”

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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. The 2014 Small Business Credit Survey was a joint operation conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Atlanta, Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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National Commerce to Buy Private Bancshares in Atlanta

American Banker

National Commerce in Birmingham, Ala., has agreed to buy Private Bancshares in Atlanta.

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For Visa, She’s Next Is What’s Next

PYMNTS

Visa said Monday evening at a New York gathering in anticipation of the launch that events through a year-long campaign will include interactive workshops, tailored on a community-by-community basis. 30 kickoff in Atlanta will include access to experts from Visa and entrepreneurs operating both nationally and globally.

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