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Business briefs: April 29

Thursday, April 29, 2010 | Special to the Pflag

New service from bank

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union has launched a new mobile deposit service that allows members to easily and almost instantaneously deposit checks using iPhone or Android devices.

The credit union already offers a scan-at-home deposit tool, eDeposits, for qualifying members. To date, more than $46 million has been deposited by eDeposits users. Because of the success of eDeposits and the interest in the mobile application, the credit union plans to continue the development of remote deposit capture for all mobile phones with at least a 2.0-megapixel camera and Internet access.

“By offering mobile deposits, we’re increasing the convenience associated with RBFCU membership,” Mary O’Rourke, assistant vice president of NetBranch Services, said in a written statement. “Providing our members with innovative technology like remote deposit capture helps them to successfully manage their finances whenever and where ever they need our services.”

To deposit a check using the mBranch deposit tool, qualifying RBFCU members will use their phone’s built-in camera to take pictures of the front and back of their check and will submit them to RBFCU. Within minutes, members should receive e-mail confirmation of the completed deposit.

The mobile application was developed by Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union and RBFCU will be one of the first credit unions to make an application of this type available to its membership, Randolph-Brooks officials said.

Ribbon-cutting today

The Pflugerville Pfarmers Market, with the mission to “increase access to locally grown produce and farm products in the Pflugerville area,” will be the subject of a Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29 at the new location at the Green Red Barn, 901 Hutto Road, Pflugerville.

Pam Pigott of the Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department is the Pfarmers Market manager.

The market opens for the season on Tuesday, May 4, from 3-7 p.m., and will be open every Tuesday through August. Enjoy shopping for locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, herbs, plants, flowers, eggs, fruit, jewelry and more.

Visit pflugervillefarmersmarket.com/vendor_list.html or call 251-5082 for a list of products offered at the market.

Chamber selling cards

The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out the 2010-11 “Come Home to Shop!®” discount card to the entire Pflugerville business community.

Chamber members invite businesses to enroll by Monday, May 3 to offer consumers tailored discounts between May 30 and March 31.

The card is offered for a $25 investment for renewing Investor program participants, $30 for first-time Investor program participants and $35 for “Future Investors”(non-Chamber Investors).

A total of 1,000 cards have been distributed and additional marketing exposure has been provided on the Chamber website. Participants are provided five courtesy discount cards.

The Chamber will sell cards to the general public for $2 each.

This program was featured in both print and television media during its inaugural year; similar exposure is anticipated in 2010.

To participate in the program, contact the Chamber office at 251-7799, via e-mail at gpcc2@sbcglobal.net, or online at pfchamber.com.

Bank lands 4-star rating

First State Bank Central Texas, reported to be exhibiting overall financial excellence in areas such as capital adequacy, delinquent loan levels and profitability, has been bestowed a 4-Star Excellent rating by Bauerfinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla.

It marks the 22nd consecutive quarter that First State Bank Central Texas has earned a recommended rating from the firm.

New service from bank
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union has launched a new mobile deposit service that allows members to easily and almost instantaneously deposit checks using iPhone or Android devices.
The credit union already offers a scan-at-home deposit tool, eDeposits, for qualifying members. To date, more than $46 million has been deposited by eDeposits users. Because of the success of eDeposits and the interest in the mobile application, the credit union plans to continue the development of remote deposit capture for all mobile phones with at least a 2.0-megapixel camera and Internet access.
“By offering mobile deposits, we’re increasing the convenience associated with RBFCU membership,” Mary O’Rourke, assistant vice president of NetBranch Services, said in a written statement. “Providing our members with innovative technology like remote deposit capture helps them to successfully manage their finances whenever and where ever they need our services.”
To deposit a check using the mBranch deposit tool, qualifying RBFCU members will use their phone’s built-in camera to take pictures of the front and back of their check and will submit them to RBFCU. Within minutes, members should receive e-mail confirmation of the completed deposit.
The mobile application was developed by Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union and RBFCU will be one of the first credit unions to make an application of this type available to its membership, Randolph-Brooks officials said.
Ribbon-cutting today
The Pflugerville Pfarmers Market, with the mission to “increase access to locally grown produce and farm products in the Pflugerville area,” will be the subject of a Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29 at the new location at the Green Red Barn, 901 Hutto Road, Pflugerville.
Pam Pigott of the Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department is the Pfarmers Market manager.
The market opens for the season on Tuesday, May 4, from 3-7 p.m., and will be open every Tuesday through August. Enjoy shopping for locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, herbs, plants, flowers, eggs, fruit, jewelry and more.
Visit pflugervillefarmersmarket.com/vendor_list.html or call 251-5082 for a list of products offered at the market.
Chamber selling cards
The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out the 2010-11 “Come Home to Shop!®” discount card to the entire Pflugerville business community.
Chamber members invite businesses to enroll by Monday, May 3 to offer consumers tailored discounts between May 30 and March 31.
The card is offered for a $25 investment for renewing Investor program participants, $30 for first-time Investor program participants and $35 for “Future Investors”(non-Chamber Investors).
A total of 1,000 cards have been distributed and additional marketing exposure has been provided on the Chamber website. Participants are provided five courtesy discount cards.
The Chamber will sell cards to the general public for $2 each.
This program was featured in both print and television media during its inaugural year; similar exposure is anticipated in 2010.
To participate in the program, contact the Chamber office at 251-7799, via e-mail at gpcc2@sbcglobal.net, or online at pfchamber.com.
Bank lands 4-star rating
First State Bank Central Texas, reported to be exhibiting overall financial excellence in areas such as capital adequacy, delinquent loan levels and profitability, has been bestowed a 4-Star Excellent rating by Bauerfinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla.
It marks the 22nd consecutive quarter that First State Bank Central Texas has earned a recommended rating from the firm.

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