PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2018

Synovus Financial announced on Tuesday (July 24) that it is acquiring FCB Financial Holdings, owner of Florida Community Bank (FCB), Florida’s largest community bank, in a deal valued at $2.9 According to Synovus, once the deal closes, it will be the largest mid-cap bank in the Southeast by deposits. billion.

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Popular is committed to meeting the needs of our customers and communities, guided by our 127-year legacy. This realignment in our New York Metro market is consistent with our small business and retail services model in South Florida,” said Popular, Inc. President and CEO Ignacio Alvarez. “We

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PopularBank

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Grants Will Benefit Communities Throughout New York, New Jersey, South Florida and Chicago. The grants ranged between $5,000-$22,000 and will continue to support critical community programming amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. We will continue to support our community partners and the tremendous work they do.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

The grocer intends to break ground on its new Loxley, Alabama distribution center and regional headquarters next year. As it stands, the company operates 180 retail locations in Florida as well as Alabama. CEO Jason Hart said in the announcement.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2018

Coverage includes eBay entering a new relationship with Apple Pay, MoneyGram and Visa announcing a new P2P partnership, Amazon expanding its Whole Foods Market delivery service to new Florida and New York markets, Synovus Financial acquiring FCB Financial Holdings and Ford Motor Co. launching a new self-driving unit. ebay Brings in Apple Pay.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (May 2) that Amazon told the also-ran cities, via conference call, that a “key issue” was toed to regional transportation — or, more specifically, the lack of a network facilitating that transportation. But the bake-off, such as it is, has its critics.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

bank and credit union, named the “ Top 15 community banks by commercial loan growth.” The list identified a significant uptick in commercial and industrial lending in the South, as 7 of the 15 community banks included are located in the region. From that subset of all U.S. Blog Bank'

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In a statement , HSBC Bank USA Head of Retail Business Banking Shaun McDougall said fueling the SMB community is important to support the broader U.S. We are looking forward to starting operations in this market, bringing our first-class API infrastructure to the region.". Progress Bank Taps Sensibill For Digital Receipts.

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South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, if you are a bank in California, Florida, New York, or Pennsylvania, going after private schools, colleges, or insurance companies should be considered due to not only the large number of target institutions but also the size of those institutions, which lends itself to having multiple banks.

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PopularBank

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

With Popular Bank South Florida Executive Israel Velasco. Popular Bank South Florida Executive Israel Velasco joined Capital Analytics President & CEO Abby Melone to discuss key insights amid COVID-19. We mobilized these actions within days of the health crisis’ initial impact to our communities.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Natural disasters like recent hurricanes Harvey and Irma that devastated parts of Texas and Florida are easier to weather when there is a plan and a structure in place before they happen. While big banks may do good things within communities, credit unions are built on the very principle of community, she explained.

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PopularBank

APRIL 3, 2024

And as soon-to-be retirees explore housing options in Florida, Arizona, the Carolinas and other popular retirement states, a higher cost of living and a shortage of middle-market senior housing are raising concerns for those ready to embark on a fixed income lifestyle. Enhance amenities.

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American Banker

JUNE 15, 2016

Bankers are donating money and promoting blood drives in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. However, a long-term strategy to stay involved with the issues that the tragedy has brought to light is also considered important.

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FICO

MARCH 28, 2023

I founded a FICO Women Leaders initiative that uses networking and the power of community to help women succeed as leaders in a highly complex technology firm. We have also organized regional forums for female leaders in fintech, such as a recent Women in Leadership event held in Toronto in December 2022. Join us there!

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2016

Uber is writing a new chapter in its estranged relationship with its driver community. The association, according to The New York Times , will work under the regional affiliate of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union. It’s facing similar battles in Florida and Illinois.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2016

The most growth occurred in the Southwest, Mountain and South regions, each of which has seen growth of at least 4 percent over the most recent four-quarter period. Specifically, the Index emphasizes on “store fronts” or the businesses that line the main and side streets of our local communities. . percent and 4.3 percent for Q1 2016.

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NCR

MARCH 23, 2016

First GREEN Bank, which opened in February 2009, was organized by experienced banking executives and business leaders in Central Florida, and was designed to be the first bank of its kind to promote positive environmental and social responsibility while providing for increased profits for investors and clients. Green Building Council.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2018

What does that mean for the small business (SMB) community? McMahon told the media outlet about one small business owner in Jacksonville, Florida who attributed rising investments and hiring to recent tax reform. Analysts noted an upward revision of job gains in April and May, too. “It’s a very confident business economy.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

Whole Foods Market South Region President Bobby Turner said, according to reports, “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.”. Pat Carroll, M.D.,

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 25, 2014

"Our combined financial institution will offer a wider array of products and services while continuing our long-standing personal commitment to our customers and community." - Gregory Schreacke, President of First Financial Service Corporation in Elizabethtown, KY on his bank''s sale to Community Bank Shares of Indiana, Inc.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

ICBA has planned an educational lineup of more than 60 workshops and networking sessions for next month’s Community Banking LIVE conference in New Orleans. Community banks can beat tech-based, nontraditional competitors at their own game. billion-asset community bank in Winter Haven, Fla., On New Competitors. Digital Jujitsu.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2018

By offering QR-based digital payments, smaller retailers can achieve these goals and create greater customer stickiness with little to no investment beyond the phone they already have,” said Jorn Lambert, EVP, Digital Channels and Regions, Mastercard. In spring 2018, participating U.S. In spring 2018, participating U.S.

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Filene

OCTOBER 14, 2017

Megan Jackson - Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union, Regional Director of High School Branches. David Bremner – Helena Community Credit Union, Accounting Supervisor. Patrick Livingston - Coastal Credit Union, AVP Systems Support. Steve Hildebrand – Freedom First Credit Union, VP Marketing.

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American Banker

JANUARY 27, 2020

CenterState and South State are the latest regionals to announce a deal driven heavily by the need to compete with larger banks that can afford to spend more on cutting-edge technologies.

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MyBankTracker

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

However: There are many exclusions, caveats, and restrictions you should be aware of on these policies as you seek to insure a property in a hurricane-prone region. Wind damage can also affect power lines and knock out power grids in an affected region for days, weeks, or even months. Connecticut. Massachusetts. Mississippi.

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Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Neither supported this regional president''s opinion. Bank of the Ozarks began in 1903 as a small community bank in Jasper, Arkansas, and by 1937, included an additional bank in Ozark, Arkansas. This blog has dug deep into the numbers to support the notion that bigger is better. How did they grow so quickly?

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CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Community initiatives: Loom (Massachusetts). Yet, in recent years, cash-strapped transportation agencies have been shutting down rest areas in many states, including Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and South Dakota, along with an initiative to do so in Connecticut. Community initiatives: Loom. Vegan fast casual: By Chloe.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. All of this while knocking out a stellar 1.35% ROA and leading industry, community, and philanthropic efforts everywhere. The New Name for Community Award. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Miami, Florida. Through this process, we learned about many new communities across North America that we will consider as locations for future infrastructure investment and job creation.”. But only one can be selected, and the top 20 from which the elect will be chosen include: Atlanta, Georgia. Austin, Texas. Boston, Massachusetts.

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Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Previous year-end holiday posts: 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 (big banks), 2011 (CUs/community banks), 2009 part 1 , 2009 part 2 , 2007 , 2006 , 2006 , 2004. Community service announcing a Milwaukee holiday display (#2 of 3 rotating promos). Regions Bank. Banks in the Holiday Spirit. Fifth Third Bank. BMO Harris. Score: (2.5).

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2017

My late grandmother lived in Florida and developed an obsession for buying what my mother called “knick-knacks” in the late 1980s and 1990s. And who tend to operate in national, and often regional, footprints. Payments today are complemented by credit cards, mobile wallets and even Amazon Pay.

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