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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative joins Philanthropic and Community Partners to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Solving Bay Area's Housing Affordability Crisis

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.

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  • It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.
  • "The housing crisis requires bold action on multiple fronts and it requires that all sectors come to the table to drive innovative solutions," said Fred Blackwell, CEO, San Francisco Foundation.
  • "Safe, stable, and affordable housing is crucial to a family's success and to building healthy and diverse communities," said Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
  • Five years in, we've surpassed our fundraising goal and deployed that capital to provide housing for thousands of bay area residents."

Iron Horse Winery Continues Commitment to the Ocean and Celebrates Earth Month with a New Vintage and Partnership with The Marine Mammal Center

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, Iron Horse Vineyards is beginning a partnership with The Marine Mammal Center, the world's largest marine mammal hospital, based in Sausalito, CA.

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  • SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, Iron Horse Vineyards is beginning a partnership with The Marine Mammal Center, the world's largest marine mammal hospital, based in Sausalito, CA.
  • A portion of the proceeds from Iron Horse's 2019 vintage of Ocean Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sparking Wine ($75.00), will be donated to The Marine Mammal Center.
  • "We are very excited for this new partnership," said Joy Sterling, Partner/CEO of Iron Horse Winery.
  • On March 31, Iron Horse Vineyards launched their partnership with The Marine Mammal Center with the release of the 2019 Ocean Reserve, especially timed for Earth Day celebrations.

Susie Cranston Named Chief Operating Officer of First Republic Bank

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that Susie Cranston, Senior Executive Vice President of First Republic Private Wealth Management, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Republic Bank effective September 1, 2022.

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  • First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that Susie Cranston, Senior Executive Vice President of First Republic Private Wealth Management, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Republic Bank effective September 1, 2022.
  • In addition, Cranston has led platform advancement, strategic planning and the evolution of First Republics broader wealth management services.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Susie to Chief Operating Officer, said CEO and President Mike Roffler.
  • "It is an honor to be named Chief Operating Officer of First Republic," said Cranston.

Peter A. Georgescu, Global Marketing Legend and Chairman Emeritus of Young & Rubicam, Joins H2 Clipper’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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His branding and marketing expertise will be critical in helping us to commercialize our innovations.

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  • His branding and marketing expertise will be critical in helping us to commercialize our innovations.
  • Georgescu commented, I am a longtime supporter of H2 Clippers global mission to provide a rapidly scalable hydrogen infrastructure solution, which is essential to addressing climate change.
  • I am excited to work with my fellow board directors to help the world understand and embrace the disruptive potential of hydrogen.
  • H2 Clipper recently completed the research and concept design phases on its disruptive modern airships using the Dassault Systmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform.