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globenewswire | August 11, 2023

Five Star Bank (“Five Star” or the “Bank”), the wholly-owned community bank subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc. (the “Company”), announced an expansion to its suite of small business products and services. Through its partnership with Numerated, Five Star is now offering digital loan origination for small businesses. “We understand that business owners need ready access to capital to run their businesses, from managing cash flow t...

Google | June 29, 2020

Last week was International Small Business Week. Many dealerships would be considered small businesses under the Small Business Association’s definition in retail trade – up to 100 employees and $7.5 million in average annual receipts. Whether an auto dealership or any other retail bricks-and-mortar location, physical sales have been more difficult since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. A dealership’s digital presence is more important for that reason. Google for Small Bus...

Management

Verizon | December 20, 2022

A family-owned coffee shop, a floral truck, and a bait and tackle business are among 25 small businesses across southwest Florida awarded grants today from Verizon Business, totaling $250,000, providing them with critical relief as recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian continue. “Long after the storm has passed, the devastation caused by Ian continues to unfold for small businesses, many of which lost everything and have had to start over,Our hope is th...

Business Strategy

Self Esteem Brands, LLC | November 14, 2022

Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method, Stronger U and Waxing the City, today announced a partnership with The J3 Collaboration Project (J3) and a new diversity franchise incentive program to make franchising opportunities more attractive and accessible for black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in communities across the U.S. The J3 partnership and incentive program are key elements of Self Esteem Brands' social impact strateg...