Geography of California

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Contracts to Purchase 208 Unit Condominium Site in Sacramento, California for $5,544,000 Addressing Critical Need for First-Time Home Buyers

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Geography of California, Bremerton, Washington, Midtown Sacramento, Sacramento, California, Gig Harbor, Washington, Sacramento River, Bainbridge Island, Washington, Speeder

Located in Midtown Sacramento at the corner of 17th and I Street, the future 8 story mixed use building will contain 3,052 sq.

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  • Located in Midtown Sacramento at the corner of 17th and I Street, the future 8 story mixed use building will contain 3,052 sq.
  • The 208 units are a mixture of studio, one and two bedrooms.
  • Sterling Griffin, President and CEO of Harbor, stated, Sacramento represents an ideal location for Harbor Custom Homes to increase our Northern California footprint and address the significant need for affordable housing in Sacramento.
  • Harbor has active or recently sold out residential communities in Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, and Allyn in the state of Washington.

Bixby Land Company Announces $125,000 Scholarship Program for California State University, Long Beach

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Teens, Other Education, University, Consumer, Education, Other Construction & Property, Geography of California, Southern California, California, Long Beach, California, Los Angeles Harbor Region, Bixby, California State University, Long Beach

Bixby Land Company, a Newport Beach, California-based commercial real estate, owner, operator, and investor, announced a $125,000 scholarship program for students choosing to obtain a four-year degree at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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  • Bixby Land Company, a Newport Beach, California-based commercial real estate, owner, operator, and investor, announced a $125,000 scholarship program for students choosing to obtain a four-year degree at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).
  • In honor of and celebrating 125 years in business, Bixby Land Company is partnering with CSULB and the Long Beach College Promise Program by donating $125,000 in funds for eligible students pursuing a bachelors degree.
  • Since its inception, the Promise Program has contributed toward a 71% increase in enrollment from the Long Beach Unified School district to CSULB and a 55% increase in enrollment from Long Beach City College.
  • Bixby Land Company has long held strong connections to the City of Long Beach, with the City once serving as the companys headquarters.

New Regional San upgrade virtually eliminates ammonia in Sacramento region's wastewater

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Geography of California, Water pollution, Sanitation, Environmental engineering, Sacramento, California, Elk Grove, California, Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, California, Wastewater treatment, BNR

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San) has completed a significant upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility that serves the Sacramento region.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San) has completed a significant upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility that serves the Sacramento region.
  • The new Biological Nutrient Removal project (BNR) is now operational, virtually eliminating ammonia from the region's treated wastewater.
  • "At Regional San, we take seriously our mission to protect public health and the environment," said Prabhakar Somavarapu, General Manager at Regional San.
  • Regional San owns and operates the regional wastewater conveyance system and the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is located near Elk Grove, California.

Inland Empire Health Plan Announces Healthcare Scholarship Fund Recipients

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Geography of California, California, Child poverty, Federal assistance in the United States, Healthcare reform in the United States, Medicaid, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, Inland Empire, Rancho Cucamonga, California

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with three Inland Empire universities, 50 local medical students were awarded scholarships from Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) Healthcare Scholarship Fund (HSF), totaling $40 million over the next 5 years.

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  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with three Inland Empire universities, 50 local medical students were awarded scholarships from Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) Healthcare Scholarship Fund (HSF), totaling $40 million over the next 5 years.
  • "Growing up in the Inland Empire, I dreamed of working with the underserved," said Kathy Gomez, scholarship recipient from CSU Riverside.
  • Through the scholarship fund, aspiring healthcare professionals will be guided through the system and connected to the health plan's provider network.
  • With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country.

Luxury Apartment Owners Choose The REMM Group for Multifamily Management in Downtown Los Angeles and Marina del Rey

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Westside, Geography of California, Marina del Rey, California, Del Rey, Geography of Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, California

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- City Lights on Fig in Downtown Los Angeles and Tribeca Urban in Marina del Rey have awarded multifamily management to The REMM Group.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- City Lights on Fig in Downtown Los Angeles and Tribeca Urban in Marina del Rey have awarded multifamily management to The REMM Group.
  • Sara D'Elia , CEO of The REMM Group said, "Each property is uniquely tailored to the residents that live in them.
  • City Lights on Fig, in the South Park District of Downtown Los Angeles, is in the middle of the vibrant downtown lifestyle across from Staples Center, the Convention Center and L.A. Live.
  • They are located at 4108 Del Rey Ave, Marina del Rey, close to Marina Marketplace, Lincoln Blvd, and the Marina del Rey Harbor.

Volta Charging Selected by Sacramento Splash to Share Message of Inspiring Curiosity in the Great Outdoors

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Geography of California, Sacramento, California, QR code, Splash, California, Sacramento Valley

The campaign focused on the core components of Sacramento Splash's mission by highlighting messages of spreading curiosity in the great outdoors, connecting more children with nature, and inspiring the next generation of scientists.

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  • The campaign focused on the core components of Sacramento Splash's mission by highlighting messages of spreading curiosity in the great outdoors, connecting more children with nature, and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
  • The campaign also prominently featured a QR code so drivers had the ability to make a donationto Sacramento Splash while they charged.
  • The partnership with Volta Charging won the The Best Business Partnership award given by the Sacramento Regional Foundation, which yielded Splash a bonus $2,500 donation from the foundation.
  • "Having close mission alignment was critical to our campaign, which is why partnering with Volta Charging was so important to the success of our campaign," said Mackenzie Wieser, CEO Sacramento Splash.

New Survey Shows Los Angeles VCs Outpacing National Funding for Women, POC-Led Businesses; Wide Pay Gaps Still Exist in LA Tech, Ageism Concerns Emerge

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Other Retail, Professional services, Other Consumer, Philanthropy, Women, Small business, MEN, Retail, Foundation, Consumer, Teens, Articles, Ageism, Human behavior, Diversity, Los Angeles, Geography of California

This years PledgeLA diversity survey is the largest ever conducted for Los Angeles VC and tech companies, with participation from 174 organizations.

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  • This years PledgeLA diversity survey is the largest ever conducted for Los Angeles VC and tech companies, with participation from 174 organizations.
  • Just 22% of workers report belonging to Generation X or older this year, a decline from 37% last year.
  • This raises important questions about potential ageism and the representation of diverse age groups in the tech workforce.
  • Combining self-reported data from leaders, staff-level surveys, and public data, this represents the most detailed, multi-year look at Los Angeles investment dollars ever prepared.

Berkeley College Names Global Strategist and Entrepreneur Busie Matsiko-Andan to Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Berkeley College, Berkeley, California, BERKELEY, Geography of California, Cities in the United States

New York, NY, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Busie Matsiko-Andan, an award-winning global strategist and entrepreneur, and a Berkeley College alumna, will join the Berkeley College Board of Trustees for a term that extends through 2023.

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  • New York, NY, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Busie Matsiko-Andan, an award-winning global strategist and entrepreneur, and a Berkeley College alumna, will join the Berkeley College Board of Trustees for a term that extends through 2023.
  • We are pleased to welcome Busie to the Berkeley College Board of Trustees, said Kevin L. Luing, Chairman, Berkeley College Board of Trustees.
  • Busie, who was alumna of the year in 2011, understands the mission of Berkeley College and is a standout example of how a degree from Berkeley can lead to an impactful career, said Luing.
  • The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.

Becknell Industrial Closes on Land Parcel in Richmond

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Richmond, California, Geography of California, Cities in the United States

INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Becknell Industrial is pleased to announce it has purchased an 83.37-acre parcel at the Sauer Industrial Center in the Airport submarket of Richmond, Virginia.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Becknell Industrial is pleased to announce it has purchased an 83.37-acre parcel at the Sauer Industrial Center in the Airport submarket of Richmond, Virginia.
  • The partnership between Becknell and Ares Management intends to construct two Class A industrial buildings totaling approximately 726,000 square feet.
  • Becknell is pleased to further expand its footprint in the Richmond market, said Derek Hawkins, Becknells Senior Vice President Leasing & Development.
  • Becknell Industrial specializes in the development, investment and management of industrial properties across the United States.

Armis Appoints Jean English as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Chief marketing officer, Palo Alto, California, Geography of California, California, Geography of the United States

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armis , the leading unified asset visibility and security platform provider, today announced the appointment of Jean English as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armis , the leading unified asset visibility and security platform provider, today announced the appointment of Jean English as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Operating from its Palo Alto headquarters, Jean will report directly to Yevgeny Dibrov, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Armis.
  • Jean is an exceptional modern marketing leader with an impressive record of delivering results, says Yevgeny Dibrov, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder .
  • English was previously the Chief Marketing Officer of NetApp and held Global Vice President roles at IBM, leading the transformation to the cloud.