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Vistage welcomes two new board members to further its vision of helping CEOs of small and midsize businesses to become better leaders

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistage, the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, today announced Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet and General (R) Robert B. "Abe" Abrams have joined its board of directors.

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  • Vistage CEO Sam Reese said, "We are thrilled to welcome Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet and General Robert Abrams to our board.
  • Each member of the board is committed to Vistage's purpose of helping high-integrity leaders make great decisions that benefit their companies, families and communities.
  • Her mission-driven career has focused on the small and medium-size business community and their ability to access capital, with inclusivity as a hallmark.
  • "Abe" Abrams said, "By joining Vistage's board of directors, I have the opportunity to continue my life's passion for developing and helping leaders become better.

California Resources Corporation Appoints Nicole Parra as Vice President of Community Affairs

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition, today announced that Nicole Parra has been appointed as Vice President of Community Affairs, effective July 6, 2023.

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  • California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition, today announced that Nicole Parra has been appointed as Vice President of Community Affairs, effective July 6, 2023.
  • Ms. Parra has spent most of her life in public service with 30 years of extensive legislative and political experience.
  • Most recently, she served as Director of the California Renewable Energy Laboratory at the Kern Community College District (KernCCD).
  • Ms. Parra has received several recognitions by community and academic institutions including the Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by U.C.

Governor Newsom Announces the Launch of CA vs Hate, a New Statewide Hotline to Report Hate Acts in California

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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CA vs Hate is in direct response to the rise in reported hate crimes in California, which in recent years, reached their highest levels since 2001 – jumping almost 33% from 2020 to 2021.

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  • CA vs Hate is in direct response to the rise in reported hate crimes in California, which in recent years, reached their highest levels since 2001 – jumping almost 33% from 2020 to 2021.
  • “Here in California, we are sending an unequivocal message that hate will not be tolerated,” said Governor Newsom.
  • “With the launch of CA vs Hate, we’re taking action to help put a stop to hate and to provide support for victims, survivors, and their families.
  • The CA vs Hate Resource Line and Network is a non-emergency, multilingual hate crime and incident reporting hotline and online portal.

Statewide Aging, Disability and Equity Planning Conference Slated for Sept. 20

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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The in-person conference at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center has reached capacity, but registration is open for exclusive access to the free livestream event.

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  • The in-person conference at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center has reached capacity, but registration is open for exclusive access to the free livestream event.
  • Interested media must RSVP to Koula Gianulias at [email protected] or call 310-795-9440 to receive participation information.
  • Joe Xavier, Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation, said he grew up with a disability from birth and is experiencing first-hand the process of aging with a disability.
  • Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation : We will have lifelong opportunities for work, volunteering, engagement and leadership and will be protected from isolation, discrimination, abuse.

Amazon Commits $10.6 Million to Create 130 Affordable Homes and Expand Social Services in Nashville, Bringing Total Commitment in Local Affordable Housing to Nearly $100 Million

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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These new developments will provide affordable housing, social services support, and convenient access to public transportation to hundreds of families and individuals in the city.

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  • These new developments will provide affordable housing, social services support, and convenient access to public transportation to hundreds of families and individuals in the city.
  • Over the past two years, Amazon has committed more than $94 million to affordable housing efforts in Nashville.
  • In 2020, Amazon donated $2.25 million to local affordable housing nonprofit The Housing Fundand followed up with another $1.5 million in 2021to support housing residents in Nashville at risk of losing their homes.
  • After launching the Housing Equity Fund in January 2021, Amazon announced a $75 million commitment to create 800 affordable homes near WeGo transit corridors.

Former Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maria Contreras-Sweet to Speak at TriNet Small Business Week Summit

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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"Maria is a thoughtful, compassionate and highly-respected leader with a unique perspective on all sides of the small business experiencefrom policy to advising to being in the entrepreneurial trenches," said Goldfield.

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  • "Maria is a thoughtful, compassionate and highly-respected leader with a unique perspective on all sides of the small business experiencefrom policy to advising to being in the entrepreneurial trenches," said Goldfield.
  • "Maria is the quintessential small business advocate and the perfect person to tie together the insights our audience will gather from this event.
  • The Small Business Week Summit will include informational sessions with powerful small business thought leaders and conversations with innovative small business owners.
  • To view the full roster of sessions and speakers at TriNet's Small Business Week Summitand to register for free streaming accessvisit https://www.trinet.com/smallbusinessweek
    Prior to founding her current business, Contreras-Sweet served as the 24th administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

California Mortgage Relief Program Accepting Applications

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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The California Mortgage Relief Program will cover past due mortgage payments in full as a one-time grant up to a maximum of $80,000 per household with a direct payment to the homeowners mortgage servicer.

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  • The California Mortgage Relief Program will cover past due mortgage payments in full as a one-time grant up to a maximum of $80,000 per household with a direct payment to the homeowners mortgage servicer.
  • The announcement of the California Mortgage Relief Program is welcome news for homeowners who have been anxiously awaiting this critical assistance, said Lourdes M. Castro Ramrez, Secretary of the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
  • Early on in the pandemic, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), which regulates many of the mortgage servicers, encouraged its licensees to participate in the California Mortgage Relief Program.
  • The California Mortgage Relief Program is run by the CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation (CalHRC), a special-purpose affiliate of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

CCEEB Board of Directors Names Sunne Wright McPeak as Chair

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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The board of directors of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB) has unanimously elected Sunne Wright McPeak as its tenth chair.

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  • The board of directors of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB) has unanimously elected Sunne Wright McPeak as its tenth chair.
  • McPeak succeeds longtime chair Walter McGuire in leading CCEEBs efforts to ensure the resiliency of Californias environment, its communities, and its economy.
  • For well over a decade, Ive had the honor of serving as CCEEBs Chair, says Walter McGuire.
  • We could not be more honored that Sunne will lead our organization at this critical juncture for California.

American Banker Announces the 2021 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, American Banker announced the 2021 honorees of THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, American Banker announced the 2021 honorees of THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING.
  • The full list, including profiles of all the honorees for 2021, can be found on American Banker's website , as well as in the October issue of American Banker Magazine.
  • "The women on this list are at the forefront of significant changes across the financial services industry and in society more broadly," said Bonnie McGeer, Executive Editor of American Banker and Chair of the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance program.
  • With a banking community 850M strong, American Banker's transformative content connects leaders online, in person, and in print every day.

Randstad acquires Cella, Inc.

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North America and Randstad N.V. executive board member said, "I'm excited to announce the acquisition of Cellato our portfolio of trusted brands and welcome their great people to our team.

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  • Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North America and Randstad N.V. executive board member said, "I'm excited to announce the acquisition of Cellato our portfolio of trusted brands and welcome their great people to our team.
  • Cellawill be a line of business under the Randstad US Technologies Group of companies, which includes the verticals of Technologies, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Celerity, an advisory services firm.
  • Randstad is active in 38 markets around the world and has a top-three position in almost half of these.
  • In 2020, Randstad had on average 34,680 corporate employees and generated revenue of 20.7 billion.