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RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
LOCAL ROOTS, LASTING IMPACT - RIVER VALLEY'S MISSION IN ACTION
In an era dominated by digital banking and faceless transactions, River Valley Community Bank is proving there is still a powerful place for personal connection and community commitment.
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SIERRA COLLEGE
POWERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Now in his fourteenth year, Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan reflects, “I’ve always believed that community colleges are a region’s most powerful economic development tool.”
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Shriners Children’s Northern California
HEALTHCARE STRATEGIST BRINGS CLINIC & OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ROLE
Shriners Children’s Northern California introduces Aaron Lloyd, market director of planning and business development. Lloyd brings experience from his health care career that spans two decades and includes expertise in frontline patient care as well as managerial roles overseeing multiple hospital departments.
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County of Sacramento
SACRAMENTO COUNTY WELCOMES NEW LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE
“As Sacramento County celebrates our 175th anniversary this year, we’re pleased to welcome four dynamic new directors to our organization,” says David Villanueva, County Executive. “These accomplished professionals bring years of experience and deep expertise to their new roles, helping to position the county for ongoing excellence.”
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PLACER COUNTY
FORGING THE FUTERE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
“Placer County is embracing a bold, collaborative approach to workforce development — one that recognizes the region’s future depends on the strength of its people,” says Gloria Stearns, Placer County economic development and housing director.
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Gilbert CPAs
BEYOND THE NUMBERS: CULTIVATING CAREERS AND COMMUNITY
At Gilbert CPAs, the commitment to excellence goes far beyond the numbers. This firm stands out by investing deeply in its employees, fostering an environment that feels more like a community than a typical workplace.
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Bank of Marin
NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CREATES TOMORROW'S LEADERS
Leadership isn’t a skill we’re born with, but one that is developed through experience, opportunity and mentorship programs like Bank of Marin’s Commercial Banking Mentorship Program.

Opinion: We Overcame Disabilities, Addictions and Trauma. Now We’re Fighting to Save Our Jobs
CalMatters: I’m one of 60 people who clean the California Medical Facility in Vacaville. Our jobs, which we got through PRIDE Industries, have given us purpose, dignity and steady paychecks that help us pay rent, buy groceries and care for our loved ones. Now all of that is a risk.

AI Supercharges Talent Acquisition for Recruiters
How interview chatbots and other tools help employers find the right candidate
The job search is tedious on both ends. Depending on the size of the company, employers might sift through thousands of resumes to narrow down the field and find a single hire. It was a matter of time before technology came to the rescue.

Going Back Is Hard to Do
How to navigate contentious WFH takebacks
Certainly, many employers are recognizing the business benefits of people working together in an office at least a few days per week, but widespread employee protests have shown that implementing that return is going to be an uphill battle. So what do you do as an employer who’s ready to make that call? And what rights do you have if your boss wants you back in a cubicle?