Sacramento metropolitan area

SAFE Credit Union Named Best 'Large' Place to Work for in Sacramento Area

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The Sacramento Business Journal named SAFE Credit Union one of the Sacramento region's Best Places to Work for the sixth year in a row.

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The Sacramento Business Journal named SAFE Credit Union one of the Sacramento region's Best Places to Work for the sixth year in a row.
  • The publication announced the credit union as the Best Place to Work, Very Large Employer during its Best Places to Work Awards ceremony.
  • The publication has named SAFE Credit Union a Best Place to Work, Very Large Employer, in the Greater Sacramento Region every year since 2018.
  • "SAFE is committed to treating its employees and members with respect," says SAFE Chief Human Resources Officer Colleen Nerius.

Greater Sacramento Economic Council Launches Entrepreneurship Initiative to Elevate the Region’s Startup Ecosystem

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Sacramento, CA, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) announced the organization will launch a robust entrepreneurship initiative during Global Entrepreneurship week within the organization to foster and expand the startup ecosystem within the Sacramento region.

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  • Sacramento, CA, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) announced the organization will launch a robust entrepreneurship initiative during Global Entrepreneurship week within the organization to foster and expand the startup ecosystem within the Sacramento region.
  • GSEC will partner with the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Growth Alliance (SEGA) and play a pivotal role in coordinating and connecting for all facets of the startup ecosystem in the Greater Sacramento region.
  • The key goal of the entrepreneurship initiative is to increase connectivity to foster collaboration among accelerators, investors, startup support organizations, and the educational sector, promoting a more interconnected and thriving Greater Sacramento startup ecosystem.
  • “GSEC, alongside its partners, is committed to making the Greater Sacramento region a vibrant hub of innovation and entrepreneurship across all industries,” Greater Sacramento Economic Council President & CEO Barry Broome said.

SAFE Credit Union Hosts Interactive Financial Literacy Workshops at CSU Sacramento

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Saturday, December 16, 2023
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The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students in an event hosted by college's Associated Students Incorporation (ASI).

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  • The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students in an event hosted by college's Associated Students Incorporation (ASI).
  • ASI offers services including a food pantry, childcare, a safe ride program and no-cost education events.
  • At Sacramento State, SAFE representatives helped students with their budget and provided feedback to see how they successfully managed their money.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.

SAFE Credit Union Hosts Interactive Financial Literacy Workshops

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With fewer than 1.5 percent of California students receiving financial education in the state's schools, SAFE Credit Union is stepping in to fill that gap with a new program that teaches teens and young adults how to make informed financial decisions.

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With fewer than 1.5 percent of California students receiving financial education in the state's schools, SAFE Credit Union is stepping in to fill that gap with a new program that teaches teens and young adults how to make informed financial decisions.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE VP of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.
  • The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.

SAFE CU Members, Guests Filling Salvation Army Angel Tree Wishes this Holiday Season

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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FOLSOM, Calif., Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SAFE Credit Union and community members are showing their gift-giving spirit this holiday season by donating items to children and seniors at their local branches.

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  • "We are so excited to join with our members in giving to others this holiday season," says Gina Olson, SAFE Credit Union's senior vice president of Member Services and Operations.
  • The credit union is partnering with the Sacramento Metro Salvation Army Angel Tree program as part of SAFE's annual Joy & Kindness philanthropic holiday campaign.
  • This year, SAFE is focusing its giving on the Angel Tree program and invites its members to participate in the holiday campaign as well.
  • The Sacramento Metro Salvation Army Angel Tree program runs through Saturday, Dec. 16 with drop off sites in Building C at Cal Expo.

SAFE Credit Union, Board Chair Commended for Credit Union Advocacy Efforts

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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FOLSOM, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues are recognizing SAFE Credit Union's commitment to advocate for credit union members and their communities with three awards this year.

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues are recognizing SAFE Credit Union's commitment to advocate for credit union members and their communities with three awards this year.
  • SAFE's advocacy award recognizes the credit union's commitment to drive political action to further credit union policies.
  • He adds that SAFE reaches out to government representatives to share the credit union's message with support from the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and the Credit Union National Association.
  • In addition to the awards, SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo joined the REACH conference as a panelist during its "Credit Union Success Stories" forum.

ThermoGenesis to Open a New 35,500 Square Foot ReadyStart-IncuStart cGMP Facility in Greater Sacramento

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: THMO), a market leader in automated cell processing and cell and gene therapy services, announced the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art facility, housing ISO 7 cGMP cleanroom suites, along with research and development labs. The Grand Opening Celebration for the ReadyStart Cleanrooms and IncuStart Wet Labs was held today at the facility located at 2890 Kilgore Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

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  • Each private cGMP suite comes fully equipped and can be configured to meet the client's specific needs.
  • The facility will be maintained and supported by ThermoGenesis' operations, quality, regulatory and scientific staff, with more than 25 years of industry experience.
  • "We are thrilled ThermoGenesis is in our market, specifically in Rancho Cordova, building the world-class ReadyStart Cleanrooms and IncuStart Wet Labs for the Sacramento region," Greater Sacramento Economic Council President & CEO Barry Broome said.
  • "This incubator facility will allow scientists to develop and commercialize their product providing new cell and gene therapy technologies."

Sutter Health Names Market Leaders in System’s Collaborative Dyad Model

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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“I’m pleased to announce Sutter Health’s community-based market leaders,” said Warner Thomas, Sutter Health president and CEO.

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  • “I’m pleased to announce Sutter Health’s community-based market leaders,” said Warner Thomas, Sutter Health president and CEO.
  • Market leaders will collaborate with medical group presidents alongside community physicians to enhance access and provide exceptional care.
  • Tosan Boyo, Greater East Bay Market President, was most recently senior vice president of hospital operations at John Muir Health.
  • Christina Oh, Greater San Francisco Market President, comes to Sutter Health from HCA Healthcare’s Trident Health System in Charleston, South Carolina where she was president and CEO.

California Mobility Center Hires Orville Thomas as New CEO, Paving the Way for Clean Energy and Transportation Innovation in Greater Sacramento

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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“This is a significant step forward as we look to advance the California Mobility Center,” CMC Board President Arlen Orchard said.

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  • “This is a significant step forward as we look to advance the California Mobility Center,” CMC Board President Arlen Orchard said.
  • “Orville has the expertise and industry knowledge in the mobility industry as it relates to zero emission vehicles and clean technology.
  • “Leading the California Mobility Center has been a dream of mine since they announced the project,” said Orville Thomas, incoming President & CEO of the CMC.
  • The California Mobility Center plans to build a $500 million zero-emission innovation hub on the campus of Sacramento State to support clean energy and transportation technologies.

Tri Counties Bank Honored with 2023 Top Partner Award by California Black Chamber of Commerce

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Tri Counties Bank was recently named as a “Top Partner” by the California Black Chamber of Commerce, the largest African American non-profit business organization representing hundreds of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout the state.

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  • Tri Counties Bank was recently named as a “Top Partner” by the California Black Chamber of Commerce, the largest African American non-profit business organization representing hundreds of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout the state.
  • Tri Counties Bank, a leading community bank in California, is being honored with this award due to its commitment to helping aspiring home buyers in the Greater Sacramento area achieve their dreams of homeownership.
  • Most recently, Tri Counties Bank partnered with the California Black Chamber of Commerce to provide several home buyer seminars at the Highlands Community Charter School in Sacramento.
  • “We are honored to receive this designation from the California Black Chamber,” said Dyke Mundy, Vice President and Home Mortgage Sales Manager at Tri Counties Bank.