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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

PYMNTS

Furthermore, these types of activities, a veritable Disaster Mitigation Lab, can further enable other technology-powered solutions, such as geo-referencing properties or vulnerable communities, among others.” Earlier this year, the British Virgin Islands partnered with blockchain firm LIFElabs.io

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Staples To Debut New Store Format With Coworking, Podcasting

PYMNTS

Staples is thinking outside the box with a new store format that highlights podcasting, community events and coworking spaces. The offerings include a 500-square-foot community space where shoppers can join or host events like workshops, speaker sessions and meetings. Virgin Islands. Mike Motz, CEO of Staples U.S.

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Walgreens Teams With Postmates For Expanded Delivery

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Community health and safety is paramount at Postmates, so we’re working to support our merchant partners, like Walgreens, and get essential items into the hands of our customers,” said Craig Whitmer, vice president, merchant business development, Postmates. Virgin Islands. With Postmates Unlimited for $9.99

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SBA Chief: Writing YOUR Success Story

Abrigo

The SBA is here to help, with resources both online and in communities from coast to coast. Virgin Islands, and Guam. Small Business Administration , my goal now is to help more people have the opportunity to live the American Dream.

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Popular turns 128 years old.

PopularBank

While so much has changed, what remains the same is that we are more committed than ever to providing exceptional service to our customers and communities. We are here to be a lifeline to our customers and communities. Virgin Islands and United States. Popular proudly processed nearly 50,000 PPP loans, originating $2.1

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2022 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. Virgin Islands.

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Popular Bank Implements Branch Realignment in the New York Metro Region to Enhance Focus on Communities and Small Business Support

PopularBank

Popular is committed to meeting the needs of our customers and communities, guided by our 127-year legacy. We are confident that this repositioning will improve the performance of Popular Bank as we continue to meet the growing and diverse needs of our customers, employees and communities throughout our markets.”.