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ROSEVILLE ELECTRIC
LEADERSHIP WITH THE HEART OF A PUBLIC SERVANT
Roseville Electric Utility is committed to investing in their workforce, promoting an environment where employees are valued and thrive. They believe their employees’ success is inseparable from their operational excellence. Joanna Cucchi, acting Assistant Utility Director over Finance and Customer Care, is one such success story.
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PLACER COUNTY
Placer County is known for its exceptional quality of life and rapid growth. Visionary women in local government, education, business, housing and nonprofits are making a significant impact in the region.
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OAK VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
LENDING IN YOUR COMMUNITY WITH DEEP ROOTS AND STRONG BRANCHES
Oak Valley Community Bank provides a wide range of commercial loan options designed to meet the unique needs of businesses, professionals and agricultural enterprises.
The Way We Work: Kenny Pawlek
A glimpse into the daily life of the administrator at Shriners Children’s Northern California
Pawlek keeps that positive outlook through all aspects of managing the 800-employee operation. One secret to keeping a positive morale: lots of dad jokes.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Give an Employee a Religious Accommodation?
I need to encourage a manager to accept a religious accommodation
request, as it is reasonable, in my opinion. The employee, who is
Balinese Hindu, has requested a 10-minute prayer break at noon as
part of her religion.
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THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
Experience the best of Northern California at this top-rated destination. The AAA Four Diamond resort boasts a thrilling casino, a lavish hotel, world-class dining, luxurious amenities, unparalleled entertainment at The Venue and now, the all-new High Limit Slots Room.
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Stoel Rives, LLP
Shaping the Legal Landscape of Water Protection and Environmental Law
Stoel Rives LLP, an AmLaw200 firm, continues to make waves in Sacramento’s environmental law scene, particularly in water protection and environmental litigation. The firm has rapidly expanded its presence in California’s capital, adding seasoned attorneys to its roster to tackle the state’s complex water and environmental issues.
The Way We Work: Brad Squires
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of Sacramento Venture Philanthropy, CEO of the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation and owner of Heirloom Acres farm
He’s sometimes crunching numbers in Excel, sometimes lugging sacks of potatoes and sometimes feeding hay to his cows. These are all wildly different tasks, but they’re all united by the same principle — giving.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Go Back to My Old Job?
I am considering stepping back from a managerial role to an
individual contributor role. I am burned out… When I think
hard, I just want to return to an individual contributor role and
stop being responsible for other people. Will I destroy my career
if I do this?
New Year, New Administration. What Can We Expect?
The Capital Region’s economy in the first half of 2025 should be unspectacular but steady, forecasters say
The apocalyptic tenor of the recent election made it seem disaster was inevitable no matter who won. But at least on the economy, the first half of 2025 should be a sigh of relief, letting most businesses stick to small ball.