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VyStar Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank plan new branches
Florida's population growth and the amount of investment activity have drawn expansion from banks both inside and outside the state.
Feds say Idalia relief money available
Money remaining in the federal Disaster Relief Fund will be available to help after Hurricane Idalia, along with providing assistance following the deadly Maui wildfires and other extreme weather-related events, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Tuesday.
As the agency seeks an additional $12 billion from Congress as a “bridge” to handle crises through the end of the year, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said $3.4 billion remaining in the fund is enough to handle the…
Healthcare execs talk workforce challenges, solutions
Workforce challenges ranked as the top concern for hospital CEOs across the country. For hospital executives in the Dayton region, it's no different — even as 2023 marches on.
Missouri law allowing direct access to physical therapists takes effect
A new state law allowing residents to access physical therapy without a referral took effect Monday.
Rocky Mount bank raises $8 million
Providence Bank CEO Ted Whitehurst said the opportunity arose to raise more capital from local investors, including new shareholders.
Johnson County Clin-Trials receives investment from private equity firm FFL Partners
A company that specializes in clinical trials is poised for growth following an investment from a private equity firm.
Navigating the world of credit cards as a small business owner
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an average of 4.4 million businesses are started every year; yet more than 20% of small enterprises fail in the first year, and nearly 50% of small startups fail within the first five years. The most common reason? Running low on cash. In fact, the nonprofit Small Business Majority found nearly one in three small businesses couldn’t survive for more than three months without additional capital or a change in business conditions.
Aside from applying for a small…
Pfizer moves closer to restarting North Carolina plant damaged by tornado
Pfizer is making progress on restarting operations at its Rocky Mount facility, which plays a critical role in supplying the nation's hospitals.
Raymond James scores former Securian advisers with $2.6 billion in assets
The addition of the breakaways from Securian Financial Services follows a regional reorganization of Raymond James' wealth management division last quarter.
BayVanguard ready to do more acquisitions after Nasdaq debut
The company is ready to capitalize on its increased trading volume, which has grown exponentially since moving to the new exchange.