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  • S3 News and Events S3 Shared Service Solutions, LLC Receives 2017 Best of Linthicum Award

    Linthicum Award Program Honors the Achievement

    LINTHICUM March 17, 2017 -- S3 Shared Service Solutions, LLC has been selected for the 2017 Best of Linthicum Award in the Business Center category by the Linthicum Award Program.

    Each year, the Linthicum Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Linthicum area a great place to live, work and play.

    Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2017 Linthicum Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Linthicum Award Program and data provided by third parties.

    About Linthicum Award Program

    The Linthicum Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Linthicum area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

    The Linthicum Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

    SOURCE: Linthicum Award Program

  • S3 Trending Understanding the differences between credit unions and banks can be confusing

    For the most part, Credit Unions and Banks offer the same products and services. However, there are fundamental differences that will affect which type of financial institution is best for you.

    Banks are for-profit corporations with declared earnings paid to stockholders; the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) insures customer deposits and provides governance and oversight.

    Credit Unions are member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperatives whose earnings are paid back to members in the form of higher savings rates and lower loan rates. Credit Unions generally require affiliation such as where members live, work, worship, or attend school. You can also qualify as a member if another member of your household or family belongs to the credit union. The NCUA (National Credit Union Association) provides credit union deposit insurance, governance and oversight. Credit Unions are known for friendly personal service, offering affordable products and services, charging lower fees and paying higher interest rates on accounts.