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Veterans Small Business Week

Why Are Veteran Small Business Owners Setting Up Shop in Texas?

Texas is home to over 200,000 veteran-owned businesses, making it one of the leading states for veteran entrepreneurship. As the 8th largest economy in the world, second largest in the United States by GDP (gross domestic product), Texas does not have a corporate or personal income tax, offers a highly skilled and diverse workforce, and […]

Veritex Community Bank Opens New Branch in Cedar Crest Community Center

New Branch Brings Banking Services to Financially Underserved in Southern Dallas  Dallas, Texas — March 6, 2024, (www.veritexbank.com) Veritex Community Bank is pleased to announce the opening of Veritex Community Bank Cedar Crest in the newly renovated Cedar Crest Community Center in southern Dallas. The branch will be incorporated inside the community center and offer […]

Veritex Community Bank Becomes Title Sponsor of the Behind Every Door Olympic Games

DALLAS  – Oct. 18, 2024 – Veritex Community Bank is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Behind Every Door Olympic Games, set to take place on Oct. 27 at the Cedar Crest Community Center in Southern Dallas. This exciting event brings together community members to celebrate sportsmanship, teamwork and community spirit. The Behind Every Door […]

Q3 2024 Veritex Insurance Banking Recap

Welcome back! It was a busy Q2 2024 with lots of exciting developments in the insurance industry so let’s get started.
Interest Rate Change

Understanding the Recent Change in Interest Rates

Recently, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates by 0.50% to a range of 4.75-5.00%. This is a larger-than-normal 0.5% reduction. So, what does this mean to you and your finances? Let’s start by explaining what Interest Rates are and the impact of changing rates. What Are Interest Rates? Interest rates are a crucial […]
Cyber Security Tips

Cybersecurity and Banking: Safeguarding Your Finances in the Digital Age

In today’s fast-paced digital world, cybersecurity threats loom large, especially within the banking sector. As we increasingly rely on digital solutions to manage our finances, the potential impact of a cyberattack cannot be overstated. According to Dr. Jane LeClair, Chief Operating Officer of the National Cybersecurity Institute, “50% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) have […]
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