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

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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.

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

“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.

Syniverse CISO Justin Dellaportas Honored as a Tampa Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 Recipient

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Justin Dellaportas, Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO) at Syniverse , "the world's most connected company,"®, has been named a 2023 Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) 40 Under 40 honoree.

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  • Justin Dellaportas, Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO) at Syniverse , "the world's most connected company,"®, has been named a 2023 Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) 40 Under 40 honoree.
  • During his brief tenure at Syniverse, Dellaportas has been the driving force behind significant enhancements to the company's cybersecurity infrastructure.
  • "Justin's technical mastery and innovative approach have redefined our cybersecurity standards,” said Sonia Sullivan, Chief Information Technology Officer at Syniverse.
  • Dellaportas’ vision for the future includes advancing the cybersecurity community, continuing his education, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

SAFE Credit Union CEO Faye Nabhani Joins Greater Sacramento Economic Council

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Monday, August 21, 2023

FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demonstrating SAFE Credit Union's commitment to the success of the greater Sacramento region, SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani is officially joining the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC).

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demonstrating SAFE Credit Union's commitment to the success of the greater Sacramento region, SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani is officially joining the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC).
  • "We are committed to making the Greater Sacramento region an incredible place to live and work where families can prosper and achieve financial freedom," says SAFE Credit Union CEO Faye Nabhani.
  • "We are honored to have Faye's leadership and support as a GSEC Director," says Greater Sacramento Economic Council President and CEO Barry Broome.
  • "SAFE Credit Union is an incredible asset to the region and its leadership continually demonstrates their commitment to the community."

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 4th Annual Security Training Scholarship

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, announced that its 4th annual Security Training Scholarship will open for applications on August 2.

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  • Made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 partners and premier supporters, scholarship aligns with new National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy
    COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, announced that its 4th annual Security Training Scholarship will open for applications on August 2.
  • "The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship experience has been unlike anything I have experienced in my life," said Lauren Gutierrez, a former Chicago Public School teacher, who is now a cybersecurity professional and WiCyS scholarship recipient.
  • I am a mom to two children and a former kindergarten teacher who made the bold decision to move into cybersecurity.
  • Within the last three years, the WiCyS Security Training Scholarship has impacted the cyber workforce by upskilling:
    Additionally, the scholarship has resulted in 100% career placement within 12 months of completion of the program.

GeminiBio Opens New State-of-the-Art Biotech Facilities in Northern California

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

This new cGMP warehouse includes temperature mapped and validated storage conditions, including -20C, 2-8C, and controlled room temperature (CRT).

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  • This new cGMP warehouse includes temperature mapped and validated storage conditions, including -20C, 2-8C, and controlled room temperature (CRT).
  • Over the last few years as GeminiBio has invested in new cGMP manufacturing facilities, the company has grown from just over 30 employees to nearly 80 associates in 2023.
  • “We are thrilled and honored to have a leading biotech company such as GeminiBio expand their operations in West Sacramento,” Greater Sacramento Economic Council President & CEO Barry Broome said.
  • We recognize the important role that GeminiBio plays in increasing productivity in the biotechnology sector and healthcare worldwide.”

3Strands Global Foundation CEO Ashlie Bryant Honored with Prestigious 2023 Equity Award by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council

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Friday, May 12, 2023

3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF), a non-profit organization working to combat human trafficking through prevention, education and reintegration programs, today announced that the Greater Sacramento Economic Council has awarded Ashlie Bryant, 3Strands Global Foundation CEO, its 2023 Equity Award.

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  • 3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF), a non-profit organization working to combat human trafficking through prevention, education and reintegration programs, today announced that the Greater Sacramento Economic Council has awarded Ashlie Bryant, 3Strands Global Foundation CEO, its 2023 Equity Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005997/en/
    Ashlie Bryant, CEO of 3Strands Global Foundation is the recipient of the 2023 Equity Award by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council.
  • That is why the work that Ashlie Bryant and 3Strands Global Foundation does is critical for our region,” stated Barry Broome, CEO of GSEC.
  • The Greater Sacramento Economic Council is a public-private partnership of 40+ CEOs and 20 communities with the mission of driving economic growth throughout the six-county Greater Sacramento region.

Sacramento Ranks 2nd in Nation for Diversity in Tech Workforce, Women Leading the Way

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Sacramento, California, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC ) announced that the city of Sacramento has been ranked second in the nation for diversity in its tech workforce.

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  • Sacramento, California, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC ) announced that the city of Sacramento has been ranked second in the nation for diversity in its tech workforce.
  • The findings come from a 2022 report on tech diversity from technology firm BeyondHQ, which previously ranked Sacramento third.
  • “Sacramento has long been one of the most diverse cities in the country, and we are pleased to see that representation reflected in the tech workforce,” said Dr. Jenni Murphy, Dean of Continuing Education at Sacramento State and founder of ProjectAttain.
  • When looking specifically at the highly-valued skills and occupations of software development and systems design and engineering in Sacramento, women make up 22% of the tech workforce.

Global Semiconductor Company Solidigm Names Rancho Cordova Global Headquarters

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solidigm, a U.S.-based leading global provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions, has named the City of Rancho Cordova in Greater Sacramento the company’s new global headquarters.

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  • Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solidigm, a U.S.-based leading global provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions, has named the City of Rancho Cordova in Greater Sacramento the company’s new global headquarters.
  • “The Sacramento region has a competitive talent pool, support for innovation, and offers a lifestyle highly valued by our team members, making Rancho Cordova the optimal headquarters for Solidigm,” said Chief Operating Officer Ellen Doller.
  • “Last fall, we were thrilled to announce that Solidigm’s global research and development facility would be headquartered in Rancho Cordova, and we are equally thrilled to welcome Solidigm’s global headquarters to the city,” said Mayor Linda Budge.
  • “We are thrilled Solidigm decided to make their HQ location in Rancho Cordova,” GSEC President & CEO Barry Broome said.

Greater Sacramento Gains National Notice for Best Place to Move

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Our region boasts a low unemployment rate in the Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade MSA was 3.3 percent in December 2022, down from 3.7 percent in November 2022, and below the year-ago estimate of 4.3 percent.

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  • Sacramento, California, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sacramento region is quickly becoming the favorite city in the Golden State, according to recent accolades from national media and data from nationwide moving trends, and Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is doing its part to fuel the momentum.
  • Currently, we have more than 100 companies evaluating moving or expanding in the Sacramento region.
  • As a regional player, GSEC partners with other organizations to foster opportunities for professionals and companies to consider Sacramento.
  • For more information on why the Greater Sacramento region is the place to be, visit the Greater Sacramento Economic Council .