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67% of Small Business Owners Foresee Revenue Increasing Over the Next Year; Supply Chain and Labor Issues Easing

Small business owners nationwide continue to be bullish on their own business outlook, as 67% anticipate revenue growth over the next 12 months, despite the ongoing impacts of inflation and high operating costs, according to Bank of America’s 2023 Women &…

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Wells Fargo Awards Nearly $11 Million in Grants Through Invest Native Initiative

 Wells Fargo Foundation today announced nearly $11 million in grants to 28 organizations across six states as part of its Invest Native program. Invest Native is a $20 million philanthropic initiative by Wells Fargo to strengthen housing access and affordability, small business growth and sustainability in Native communities. Launched…

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Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, Finds 2023 BofA Study of Philanthropy

Eighty-five percent of affluent households gave to charity in 2022 with the value of their average gifts rising 19% above pre-pandemic levels, according to the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy released. The study found that affluent households gave an average…

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Wells Fargo’s Virtual Assistant, Fargo, Expands Capabilities with Spanish-Language Feature

 Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) enhanced its Fargo™ virtual assistant with a Spanish-language capability, improving access to a large portion of its customer base. The new feature enables Spanish-speaking customers to take advantage of the solution that is already providing a…

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Generates Record-Breaking $386 Million for Chicago Economy in 2022

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2022 race contributing a record-breaking $386 million (PDF) to the city’s economy, a 25 percent increase from 2021, according to an independent economic impact…

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Kit ups its game with new in-app world designed to help kids become confident money managers

Kit, the kids’ money app built by Commonwealth Bank, has today announced its move into gamified learning, helping young people build financial capability through bite-sized education and experiences. Available today, Kit Money Quests invites kids to venture into a vibrant…

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