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3 questions entrepreneurs should answer before borrowing money
At first, starting and growing a business is exhilarating. You have an idea, you’ve tested the concept, written a business plan, developed a product or introduced a service. The dream is big and starting to take shape. Then, you put together a budget and list everything it will take to grow the business.
For most entrepreneurs, expenses exceed income, especially when the business is young and growing. You’ve put all that you can into funding the business, but it’s clear the business will…
DOMO Capital Management names new partner
DOMO Capital Management named David Ribbens as a new partner.
Ribbens brings 35 years of experience to the registered investment adviser firm, which is based in Germantown. He will advise Justin Dopierala, the company's founder and president, on business matters, with an emphasis on distribution, according to a Thursday press release.
Dopierala said in a statement that he is “delighted” to have Ribbens join the team.
“The caliber of professionalism and expertise he brings will enhance…
Four cryptocurrency ICOs asked to prove why Colorado shouldn’t stop them
The companies have until Aug. 10 to respond to Securities Commissioner Gerald Rome.
Enterprise Bank invests in talent to drive growth in KC
Kansas City has been a growth engine for St. Louis-based Enterprise Bank, and Regional President Jeff Carson sees no signs of that slowing anytime soon.
First Hawaiian appoints Kurran, Wall to board of directors
First Hawaiian Inc., the parent company of Honolulu-based First Hawaiian Bank, appointed former Hawaii Dental Service President and CEO Faye Kurren and Foodland Super Market Ltd. Chairman and CEO Jenai Wall to the its board of directors.
The state’s largest bank said the appointment of Kurren and Wall follows the closing on Wednesday of First Hawaiian Inc.’s secondary stock offering by a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas and fills the vacancies created by the resignations of Jean-Milan…
5 questions to help explain how Arizona’s Fintech Sandbox will spur innovation
Arizona is the first state in the U.S. to establish a proving ground for the financial technology sector with Friday's launch of the so-called FinTech Sandbox.
Hawaiian Electric’s net income grows 22% in Q2 2018
Honolulu-based utility Hawaiian Electric Cos. reported net income of $31.2 million for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 21.9 percent from $25.6 million during last year's comparable period.
Over the first six months, the electric utility – which includes Hawaiian Electric Co., Maui Electric Co. and Hawaii Electric Light Co. – had net income of $58.6 million, up more than 24 percent from $47.1 million in 2017.
Hawaiian Electric's revenue grew by more than $50 million year over year,…
Largest Phoenix-Area Credit Unions
List information provided by Mountain West Credit Union Association and National Credit Union Administration (www.ncua.gov). List ranked by total assets as of March 31, 2018, for Arizona credit unions based in Maricopa County, or with a multiple-location presence in Maricopa County. Other points of information included total membership, total loans, number of full-time employees, and top local executive.
Largest VC deals Q2 2018 involving Silicon Valley companies
Largest VC deals Q2 2018 involving Silicon Valley companies, ranked by deal value.
Berko: Is an engagement ring a good investment? (Hint: Absolutely not)
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 20, and I'm going to be officially engaged this September when George, my 23-year-old fiance, after two years of hard work, will get his promotion to manager and will be making $15.50 an hour. I'm thinking that I should get a diamond ring like my mom's.