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CALIFORNIALISTINGS.COM ANNOUNCES 2023 POWER PLAYERS REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE LINEUP

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CaliforniaListings.com, the industry's trusted one-stop daily resource for all things Golden State real estate, is proud to announce the date and lineup for the 2023 Power Players Real Estate Showcase. The second annual event featuring California's top agents will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. on October 4 in Beverly Hills.

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  • An exclusive SoCal industry event featuring top agents Ernie Carswell, Rochelle Atlas Maize, Kofi Nartey and more on Oct. 4
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CaliforniaListings.com , the industry's trusted one-stop daily resource for all things Golden State real estate, is proud to announce the date and lineup for the 2023 Power Players Real Estate Showcase.
  • The 2023 Power Players Real Estate showcase sponsors include Globl RED, Homes.com, Revive, Joe Tishkoff of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group and Revolutionized By Design.
  • CaliforniaListings.com is an exclusive online platform showcasing the top real estate agents—and their listings—in each market territory in the Golden State.
  • Since launching in 2021, readers have quickly found CaliforniaListings.com to be their trusted source for real real estate news.

National Nonprofit, Founders First CDC, Awards $100,000 to Texas Businesses

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC ("Founders First"), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse, founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the winners of its Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 1,100 Texas businesses applied for the grants and 25 recipients were selected, with underrepresented and disadvantaged business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full-tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program. The grant recipients were selected from throughout Texas, including Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Fort Worth, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM, healthcare, and more.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC ("Founders First"), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse, founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the winners of its Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference.
  • More than 1,100 Texas businesses applied for the grants and 25 recipients were selected, with underrepresented and disadvantaged business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full-tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program.
  • The purpose of the Job Creators Quest Grant is to help business owners create premium wage jobs and reward small businesses throughout Texas to retain and grow their workforce through everyday hardships that come with being disadvantaged.
  • "Small business owners experience challenges of growth and scale that make it difficult to oftentimes even stay in business.

CU SoCal Donates More Than $10,000 to Aid Maui Relief Efforts

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) has donated $10,615 in support of Maui in the aftermath of the devastation caused by wildfires and Hurricane Dora. The donation was sent through the National Credit Union Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, CUAid and included more than $5,000 from CU SoCal employees and board members, along with $5,000 in matching funds from the credit union.

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  • ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) has donated $10,615 in support of Maui in the aftermath of the devastation caused by wildfires and Hurricane Dora.
  • The donation was sent through the National Credit Union Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, CUAid and included more than $5,000 from CU SoCal employees and board members, along with $5,000 in matching funds from the credit union.
  • As the charitable arm of the credit union movement, contributions aid in assisting credit union communities, volunteers, and employees in times of need.
  • This is not the first time CU SoCal has pledged funds to those in need.

CREDIT UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMPLETES MERGER WITH PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) has finalized its merger with Pacific Transportation Federal Credit Union (PacTrans).

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  • ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) has finalized its merger with Pacific Transportation Federal Credit Union (PacTrans).
  • The credit union will retain its name as PacTrans and become a division of CU SoCal.
  • As part of the partnership, all PacTrans team members will be welcomed to the CU SoCal team and offered positions.
  • "We are honored to partner with an organization that embodies the purpose of the credit union movement."

The American Advertising Federation Opens Los Angeles Chapter with Leading Local Agencies

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The American Advertising Federation, the national organization representing 35,000 advertising professionals and hosts of the ADDY Awards as well as the Advertising Hall of Fame, announced the opening of a Los Angeles chapter with leading locally-based agencies.

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  • The American Advertising Federation, the national organization representing 35,000 advertising professionals and hosts of the ADDY Awards as well as the Advertising Hall of Fame, announced the opening of a Los Angeles chapter with leading locally-based agencies.
  • The founding of AAF Los Angeles expands the national organization’s mandate to be the ‘unifying voice for advertising’.
  • The local chapter will steward the next generation of SoCal advertising talent, with a focus on developing underrepresented and young professionals.
  • It's an absolute honor to have the opportunity to bring the American Advertising Federation to Los Angeles alongside an esteemed Board of Directors.

LA's Punk Rock Origins Explored in New Season for PBS SoCal/KCET Original Arts and Culture Series ARTBOUND Premiering October 4

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, announced today the return of the original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND, as well as a host of options to join in-person for local screenings and for viewers (or interested parties) to host their own screening events. The fourteenth season of the one-hour documentary series kicks off with an examination of two Chinatown restaurants that became the implausible heart of L.A.'s burgeoning punk scene in the 1970s. The additional five episodes of ARTBOUND from the new season include a look at the murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, the impact of publisher Angel City Press, the influence of Asian American theatre company East West Players, the birth of the LA Rebellion cinematic movement from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television as well as an exploration of the day to day life of artists-in-residence Céline Brunko, Christine Lee and Carol Zou. The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal. Following the broadcast, each episode will stream on the free PBS app. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.

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  • The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal.
  • Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.
  • Episodes from this season of ARTBOUND as well as other popular, locally-produced content from KCET and PBS SoCal will be available soon.
  • The full lineup and descriptions of the 14th season of ARTBOUND are listed below as are details for upcoming in-person screening events with LAist.

World’s Largest Non-profit Sportfishing Tournament Benefiting Combat-wounded Veterans, War Heroes on Water, Returns for Sixth Annual Event

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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In just one month's time, 125 United States Military veterans will join Southern California’s sportfishing community for the sixth annual War Heroes On Water (WHOW) event.

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  • In just one month's time, 125 United States Military veterans will join Southern California’s sportfishing community for the sixth annual War Heroes On Water (WHOW) event.
  • This transformative three-day sportfishing tournament brings hope and healing to combat-wounded veterans, aiding their recovery from the physical and emotional wounds of war.
  • The extraordinary event, which is made possible through the unwavering support of the area’s sportfishing community, features 50 new and returning vessels in this year’s steadfast WHOW fleet.
  • This extraordinary effort ensures that veterans are embraced during the three-day on-water segment of the tournament.

Cafe Virtuoso Rebrands as Talitha Coffee and Launches New Online Storefront

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Cafe Virtuoso, San Diego’s certified organic specialty coffee roaster, is excited to announce its rebranding as Talitha Coffee Roasters, along with the launch of its new e-commerce storefront at talitha.com , providing an exceptional coffee experience to customers across the United States.

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  • Cafe Virtuoso, San Diego’s certified organic specialty coffee roaster, is excited to announce its rebranding as Talitha Coffee Roasters, along with the launch of its new e-commerce storefront at talitha.com , providing an exceptional coffee experience to customers across the United States.
  • The introduction of Talitha’s online storefront allows coffee enthusiasts from around the country to explore and purchase ethically sourced, freshly roasted beans and experience the exceptional flavors that is making Talitha a SoCal favorite.
  • Customers can also access customizable coffee subscriptions and a full-service wholesale program providing coffee for businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and hotels.
  • “Unveiling our new identity and introducing an online shopping experience represents our progress and metamorphosis as a growing company,” said Jenny Barber, Talitha Coffee co-founder.

FF Officially Delivered the Very First FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to its First Spire User and Kicks Off its August Developer Co-Creation Festival at Pebble Beach

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Beginning August 15th, Los Angeles time, online registration for FF Developer Co-Creation Officers will be available on the FF App and FF.com .

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  • Beginning August 15th, Los Angeles time, online registration for FF Developer Co-Creation Officers will be available on the FF App and FF.com .
  • Candidates will be admitted based on referrals from pre-order users or Developer Co-Creation Officers subject to approval from FF.
  • PCM is also invited to be part of the FF Developer Co-Creation Mission and take on the role of a FF Developer Co-Creation Officer.
  • FF is also actively signing purchase agreements for the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance with additional potential owners and Developer Co-Creators.

24 Seven Named One of The Best Places To Work in Southern California

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, a renowned leader in the marketing, creative, and digital staffing space, today announced it has been named to Best Companies Group's prestigious Best Place to Work SoCal 2023 list.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, a renowned leader in the marketing, creative, and digital staffing space, today announced it has been named to Best Companies Group's prestigious Best Place to Work SoCal 2023 list .
  • The honorees span a diverse range of industries and have set benchmarks in fostering exceptional work environments.
  • "The Best Companies group recognizes companies dedicated to creating an excellent workplace that inspires, engages, and supports their teams," said Anthony Donnarumma, CEO of 24 Seven.
  • The recognition in Southern California adds to a list of growing accolades for 24 Seven including: