Awards and Honors, Business, Education and Schools, Free News Articles

Seventeen Bay Area Women Win Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarships

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women for over 60 years, names seventeen students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2022 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

"We are proud to offer a record 17 women the scholarships they need to pursue their educational goals in finance and accounting," says Melissa Maquilan-Radic, FWSF's 2022 President. "And we are so grateful to our generous donors and supporters who have helped make this happen."

The FWSF scholarship grants-$10,000 for undergraduate and $15,000 for graduate students- support each recipient's educational goals. Beyond financial support, FWSF scholarship recipients also receive opportunities to be mentored by FWSF members and attend career development and networking events. This year, FWSF awarded scholarships to more students than ever before.

Each recipient is an academic and community leader whose goals align with FWSF's mission to empower and support women in finance. All have a passion for finance and many act as mentors to other women and those from low-income communities, sharing financial literacy to help end the cycle of poverty.

From venture investing in women and minorities; to co-founding a non-profit that reduces financial disparities for low-income, first generation, and minority students; to social entrepreneurship; to community building and mentoring and hiring women in their organizations, these scholarship winners demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

2022 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:

Riddhi Bahadkar - University of San Francisco School of Management

Cheryl Campos - Stanford University

Shelly Clemenco - Dominican University

Gabriela Forter - Stanford University

Lisa Gonzalez - Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Katelyn Harris - Stanford University

Elizabeth Hernandez - Golden Gate University

Samina Hydery - Stanford University

Monique Malcolm-Hay - Stanford University

Zia McWilliams - University of California at Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Hannah Schlacter - Stanford University

Tabitha Shikuku - Holy Names University

2022 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:

MaKenna Caldwell - St. Mary's College

Liya Gezae - California State University East Bay

Morgan Jacobsen - University of California at Berkeley

Amina Mamayeva - San Jose State University

Jia Yi Tan - University of San Francisco

For more information about FWSF or to become a member, click here: https://financialwomensf.org/membership/.

About Financial Women of San Francisco:

For over 60 years, Financial Women of San Francisco have sought to advance the success of women in finance and financial services and to be a source of insight and inspiration to financial women executives and managers throughout the Bay Area.

The organization's membership includes women in positions of influence within the financial services sector and women who hold senior level positions within non-finance companies, government agencies and the non-profit sector. Members include CEOs, CFOs, corporate treasurers, CPAs, attorneys, commercial and private bankers, investment advisors, fund managers, securities analysts, administrators, financial planners, consultants, recruiters and marketers.

For more information, please visit https://financialwomensf.org/.

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Business, Entertainment, Free News Articles, Insurance

EPIC Welcomes Paul Lopez – Further Strengthens Entertainment & Sports Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Paul Lopez has joined its Entertainment & Sports practice as a principal. He joins as part of the Los Angeles team and will be based in Irvine, California.

Lopez will play an important role in the continued development of the firm's Entertainment & Sports business and brings nearly two decades of experience. He specializes in Film, Entertainment, Rental and Staging Houses, Exhibit companies and the overall Event Management industry, Special Event companies, the Sporting Goods industry and more. His approach includes a focus on education and training for his clients. Lopez was previously with The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers.

Lopez will report to Christine Sadofsky, Executive Managing Principal, Global Entertainment & Sports Leader, who commented, "Paul will be a tremendous asset to our Entertainment & Sports practice group. His dedication to the Entertainment industry and his commitment to clients resonates with our culture and team. Paul is dynamic in his approach and has many ideas on how we can continue to build the practice."

"EPIC continues to invest in the expansion of our Entertainment & Sports Practice, and Paul brings a depth of expertise that will be of immediate benefit to our clients and our team," said Scott Davis, President, National Specialty Practices at EPIC. "Our focus on specialization is the key to EPIC's growth and success and Paul will be an important contributor," continued Davis.

Lopez is active in the community, supporting many organizations including through his volunteer work at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. He serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of San Diego, providing students with a high-level overview of risk management techniques and legal issues that might arise in the areas of contracts, torts, intellectual property rights and laws and regulations.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail insurance brokerage, has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to clients. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S.

Learn more at: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

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EPIC Welcomes Shelley Yim

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome Shelley Yim who will partner with EPIC's leadership to focus on continuing to grow the firm's footprint with large complex Risk Management clients along with helping lead EPIC's burgeoning Winery Practice. Shelley will also support EPIC's Diversity & Inclusion strategy in her role on the EPIC Inclusion Council, focusing on supporting clients with their inclusion objectives.

Shelley brings over thirty-five years of experience in the global risk and insurance segment. She most recently led Aon's West Region Middle Market brokerage teams while handling several large, complex multi-national clients in the West in several industry segments. While Shelley is known for her large client expertise, her focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing diverse teams has been her passion for the past decade.

Recently named as a 2021 Business Insurance Women to Watch award recipient, Shelley acknowledged the importance of coaches and mentors to help develop strong teams to grow our businesses for the future.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Shelley to EPIC," said Steve Denton, EPIC CEO. "Her experience and industry-specific expertise align perfectly with our focus on delivering complex risk solutions with a deep understanding of our clients' businesses."

"We're fortunate to add Shelley to our team of experts," said Marc Kunney, EPIC's President, Risk Management and National Specialties. "Our clients will benefit instantly from her perspective and expertise, particularly in today's challenging and dynamic marketplace." Shelley will work from the firm's San Francisco office.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail insurance brokerage, has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to clients. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S.

Learn more: https://epicbrokers.com/

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Business, Free News Articles, Insurance

EPIC Expands into New Territory with Acquisition of Treloar & Heisel

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that it has acquired Treloar & Heisel located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The strategic decision expands the offerings of financial planning and insurance services to medical and dental professionals.

Treloar & Heisel is a 63-year-old organization specializing in providing life & disability insurance, property & casualty insurance, and financial services to those in the medical and dental industry. These include dental practitioners, specialists, students, and residents. The main focus for the advisors within Treloar & Heisel is to provide education and stability to dental and medical professionals as they begin their careers, as well as when they have become fully established practitioners and are ready to begin planning for retirement and life after practice.

The team at Treloar & Heisel advises over 20,000 dental specialists throughout the country. They partner with and are endorsed by many associations including The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, America College of Prosthodontists, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Academy of Periodontology, The American Association of Endodontists, The Chicago Dental Society, The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and The American Academy of Implant Dentistry. By being an integral part of these associations, Treloar & Heisel advisors can truly partner with the dental and medical professionals for whom they provide support and services.

Scott Fehrs, ChFC®, Chief Executive Officer and Kenneth Thomalla, CPA, CLU®, CFP®, Chief Operating Officer of Treloar & Heisel will remain a part of the leadership team as they join the EPIC organization.

"Our team is very excited about the opportunities ahead with EPIC. The collaboration will bring both businesses added knowledge capital and business clout. By further collaborating with the experts in the specialty practices across EPIC and the Galway platform of companies, we will be able to bring even more services to our clients," said Fehrs.

Scott Davis, President, EPIC National Specialties said, "By partnering with the team of experts within Treloar & Heisel, we will be able to continue to evolve our specialty focus and drive greater results. We are fortunate to have this opportunity and look forward to collaborating as we continue to achieve mutual success for our clients."

About EPIC Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients. For more information visit: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

About Treloar & Heisel:

Treloar & Heisel was founded in 1959 by Dan Treloar. As a premier provider of financial services to dental and medical professionals from training to retirement, its goal is to educate, prepare and protect clients with a comprehensive suite of wealth management and insurance products, customized to their needs. For more information, visit: https://www.treloaronline.com/

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Business, Entertainment, Fine Art and Artists, Free News Articles

Ari Goldman of Choice Fine Art Opens Brentwood’s Only Fine Art Gallery with Choice Contemporary

BRENTWOOD, Calif. -- Choice Fine Art announces the grand opening of their first gallery Choice Contemporary on April 9, 2022 in Brentwood, California. This gallery marks a new development for the Choice Fine Art brand as an authority in specialized collections of contemporary art. Choice Contemporary merges the excitement of pop culture into the beauty and sophistication of fine art. The gallery will open with a solo exhibit by prolific graffiti artist, Risk Rock in a colorful, display of new and vintage art.

Ari Goldman is one of the longest-operating and most reputable vintage animation art dealers in the world and the holder of one of the largest animation archives in the world including licensing for Marvel, DC, and Disney. The space will be dedicated to contemporary art and exhibits that will showcase the fine art Goldman built the company from, including pieces from Choice Fine Art.

"In the last couple of years, we've embarked on some ambitious projects that we're extremely optimistic about, like the Choice Contemporary Gallery," says Ari Goldman, Founder of Choice Fine Art, "and are managing to do so due to an amazing pivot to digital sales, necessitated by the tragedy of COVID-19. Choice Fine Art, through both Choice Collectibles and Choice Contemporary, takes the beauty and refinement of art and makes it welcoming and accessible to everyone."

Choice Contemporary

11704 Barrington Ct.

Brentwood, CA 90049

Grand opening April 9, 2022 | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

To learn more about the grand opening of Choice Contemporary, visit: https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/622fdc77312bf97f4d39931e_622fdcdf6a872d4f91143064.html

About Choice Fine Art:

The leader in pop-culture art for 30 years, Choice Fine Art takes the beauty and refinement of art and makes it welcoming and accessible. Through the fun and excitement of elevating pop-culture icons to curating one of a kind contemporary fine art exhibits at the Choice Contemporary gallery, whether you're a new art buyer or a seasoned collector Choice is here to help. Learn more: https://choicefineart.com/.

About Ari Goldman:

Ari Goldman is a graduate of NYU and the Founder and President of Choice Fine Art. Working alongside Stan Lee for over a decade, Ari is an expert in vintage animation art and has been the premier dealer in the space for over 26 years. Under the Choice Fine Art umbrella, Ari's passion for blending pop culture with the refinement can be seen in SDCC fan-favorite Choice Collectibles and in his new contemporary art gallery Choice Contemporary opening in Brentwood in April 2022.

About Kelly "Risk" Graval:

Heralded as "one of the most important multidimensional contemporary artists of our time", RISK was the first graffiti artist to paint train cars, freeway overpasses, and billboards. His desire to put his work on dangerous, highly visible spots was called "Going to the Heavens". Over the past two decades, RISK has become a force in the international art scene as his work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums throughout New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Miami, and San Francisco. He has collaborated with some of the most iconic names in the music industry including Aerosmith, Bernie Taupin, Michael Jackson, Ice Cube, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Bad Religion. https://www.riskrock.com/

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Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles, Funding and Investment

Nancy Pfund, Pioneering Leader in Impact Investing, Named FWSF Financial Woman of the Year 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Nancy Pfund, the Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners, as the FWSF 2022 Financial Woman of the Year. DBL Partners is one of the first venture capital firms to bring impact investing into the mainstream. Nancy and her colleagues launched DBL out of JP Morgan in 2008 after seeing increased momentum in the move to social and environmental impact. At DBL (standing for "Double Bottom Line"), Nancy and her team built a firm whose raison d'être is to foster investment with impact. The firm strives to optimize both financial return (First Bottom Line) and positive social impact, including social, environmental and economic benefits (Second Bottom Line) in the regions and sectors in which it invests. Nancy was an early investor in Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity, and Pandora, among many others.

In addition to her innovation and leadership in building a clean energy future for the planet and putting social impact on the boardroom agenda, Nancy has consistently been an advocate for advancing the participation and leadership of women. Nancy firmly believes that the future will be brighter with a more diverse and representative workforce building it. FWSF shares Nancy's commitment to making an impact, increasing diversity, and advancing women-these are a few of the many reasons why Nancy is being honored by FWSF in 2022.

"Building my finance career in San Francisco over the years," says Nancy, "I have always been struck by the abundance of professional women who lead not only in their own fields, but in proactively helping other women advance in theirs. The Financial Women of San Francisco organization has played a key role in highlighting the importance and accomplishments of Bay Area women in finance, and I am honored to join the ranks of outstanding women who have won this award before me."

Melissa Maquilan Radic, the 2022 President of FWSF and Managing Director of Investor Relations & Capital Markets at IMPACT Community Capital, LLC is particularly excited about this year's honoree. "Nancy Pfund was a leader in the impact investing space long before this type of investing gained the widespread recognition it has today. She is a champion of social and environmental change, both personally and professionally, and is an inspiring role model for women who want to lead in the investment management or impact space. We are so proud to grant Nancy our highest honor and look forward to sharing her insights with the FWSF community."

"When I first started my impact investing journey, it was a lonely place to be," Nancy explained, "Undaunted, and determined to bring the worlds of finance, investment and social and environmental progress together, I relied on the support of early adopters willing to bet on me and on this new vision. Many of these early adopters were women, and women continue to lead in impact today. FWSF embodies the spirit of impact-and its benefits-by steadfastly lifting women up and passing the baton to younger women through its scholarship program that creates the next generation of financial women leaders."

The Financial Woman of the Year award was established in 1996 to celebrate the organization's 40th anniversary. Past FWSF Presidents Leslie Miller and Shelly Porges created the Financial Woman of the Year event with the triple purposes of raising funds for FWSF's scholarship program, increasing awareness of FWSF, and celebrating the careers of senior leaders in finance. Since then, it has provided a platform for high-achieving honorees to share their professional experience with others and to inspire other women in their own careers and ambitions. Nancy joins a distinguished list of former honorees including Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, Terri Kallsen, Chief Operating Officer at Wealth Enhancement Group, Heidi Roizen, Partner at Threshold Ventures; Robin Washington, former chief financial officer (CFO) of Gilead; Debbie Messemer, former managing partner of KPMG's Bay Area Market; Carrie Dolan, CFO of Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; Sarah Friar, CEO of Next Door and former CFO of Square; and Pat Yarrington, former CFO of Chevron.

About Nancy Pfund

Nancy Pfund is the Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners and one of the world's pioneers in impact investing. Through Nancy's passion and leadership, DBL has revealed the power of venture capital to promote social change and environmental improvement. Nancy writes and speaks frequently on the field of impact investing, and she sponsors or sits on the boards of several companies, including; Farmers Business Network, The Muse, Zola Electric, Bellwether Coffee, Spatial, and, prior to their public offerings, Tesla, SolarCity and Pandora. Prior to founding DBL, Nancy was a Managing Director in Venture Capital at JPMorgan, having started her investment career at Hambrecht & Quist in 1984. Previously, Nancy worked at Intel Corporation, The State of California, Stanford University, and the Sierra Club. Nancy received her BA and MA in Anthropology from Stanford University and her MBA from the Yale School of Management.

In September 2020, Nancy was named to the Forbes Impact 50 List of the most notable impact investors. She is also a recipient of the Commonwealth Club 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award and the Earth Day Network 2018 Climate Visionary Award. She was featured as #17 in the 2014 Fortune Inaugural World's Top 25 Eco-Innovators and appeared in Fast Company's 2016 List of Most Creative People in Business.

To learn more about Nancy Pfund's incredible leadership and career, please visit: https://www.dbl.vc/people/nancy-pfund/

About DBL Partners

DBL Partners was formed with a "Double Bottom Line" investment strategy to invest in companies that can deliver top-tier venture capital returns (First Bottom Line), while working with companies to enable social, environmental, and economic improvement in the regions in which they operate (Second Bottom Line).

DBL Partners uses venture capital to accelerate innovation in a way that positively affects an organization's social impact, as well as its financial success. DBL strongly believes that these two drivers-positive social change and healthy financial performance-are inherently connected. DBL invests and helps nurture outstanding entrepreneurs and companies in Cleantech, Information Technology, Sustainable Products and Services and Healthcare.

For more information about DBL Partners, please visit: https://www.dbl.vc/

About Financial Women of San Francisco

The Financial Women of San Francisco seeks to advance the success of women in finance and financial services and to be a source of insight and inspiration to financial women executives and managers throughout the Bay Area. In addition to the FWSF's professional organization focused on advancing women, since 1985, the FWSF Scholarship Fund (a 501(c)(3) organization) has awarded more than $2.7 million in scholarship grants to more than 325 Bay Area women. Beyond financial support, FWSF scholarship recipients are mentored by FWSF members, become members of the organization, and attend career development and networking events.

For more information, please visit https://financialwomensf.org/ or follow Financial Women of San Francisco on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Education and Schools, Free News Articles

Nomis Solutions forges strategic alliance with ed-tech non-profit Moneythink

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced it has established a philanthropic partnership with Moneythink, a national ed-tech nonprofit. Through the partnership, Nomis has pledged to make annual investments in the Moneythink platform and advise Moneythink on ways it can further empower historically marginalized students to achieve college success through informed financial decision-making.

Moneythink is a tech-driven, college-success organization that provides game-changing solutions to the interrelated challenges of college affordability, student success and debt. Its trailblazing college comparison tool, DecidED, helps students quickly and accurately understand the affordability of their college options without relying solely on financial aid interpretation. Using the free web-based tool, students learn how to fit college affordability into their long-term goals, thus setting them on the path for future financial success.

"For more than a decade, Moneythink has been focused on the economic justice issues of college affordability and high student debt, and I've been witness to the favorable impact it has on an individual's financial health and success," said Frank Rohde, president and CEO of Nomis Solutions. "Nomis strives to contribute to a larger goal of financial prosperity and stability for generations to come and looks forward to a long partnership with Moneythink as we both work toward that objective."

"The Moneythink team is thrilled to receive Nomis' philanthropic support," said Moneythink CEO Joshua Lachs. "Nomis has been our long-time champion and instrumental to our organization in the early years, especially through Frank Rohde's knowledgeable guidance. We share a mutual goal of equipping and investing in future generations' financial wellbeing, and Moneythink is eager to forge this partnership for years to come."

Nomis joins an existing group of Moneythink partners operating in education, technology, data, and design that collectively support transformative progress resulting in student empowerment and reduced national debt.

About Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions is a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider that delivers competitive intelligence to bankers and Canadian mortgage lenders to facilitate more advanced pricing strategies. The company's analytics platform and end-to-end pricing tools enable retail banks and lenders to achieve customer- and borrower-centric pricing backed by real-time, actionable data. The platform also supports banks and lenders in their understanding and anticipation of the evolving demands of customers and borrowers, competitors, and ever-changing market conditions. For more information, please visit https://nomissolutions.com/.

About Moneythink

Since 2008, Moneythink's youth-focused financial capability work has served more than 33,000 high school students across the country. Moneythink's new college affordability comparison tool, DecidED, is positioned to tackle the inter-related college affordability and debt challenge at the scale and urgency at which it exists. DecidED helps students make confident, real-time, holistic enrollment decisions using essential information - all aligned with their individual goals and financial circumstances. In turn, students equip themselves for their future by building long-term financial wellness habits. Moneythink has received national recognition, such as Capital One's 2020 Give Back Nonprofit of the Year Award, Goldman Sachs' Impact Challenge Fan Favorite Award, The MassChallenge Winner, White House Champion of Change Award under President Obama, and many others. Moneythink has also collaborated with leading design and behavioral science firms, such as Ideo.org, Ideas42, PwC, and Fast Forward.

Related link: https://www.nomissolutions.com/

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Business, Free News Articles, Insurance

EPIC Private Client Practice Poised for Success with the Appointment of Steve Nelson as Chief Growth Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC"), an independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm, announced today that they have appointed Steve Nelson as Chief Growth Officer of their Private Client Practice.

In this newly created role, Nelson is being elevated to continue to drive growth within the Private Client Practice of EPIC. He will provide broad direction in the high-net-worth private client space regarding national strategy, new sales development, and talent acquisition.

Nelson's background and his private client intellectual capital make him the perfect fit for this position. He brings over 30 years of personal risk management and experience advising some of the wealthiest families in the world.

"We are pleased to elevate a highly regarded private client professional like Steve Nelson into national leadership. This is another example of EPIC's commitment to build a dedicated platform for high-net-worth clients and their advisors," commented Tim Brenneman, President of EPIC Private Client Practice.

EPIC CEO Steve Denton, agreed, "We couldn't be more excited to have Steve step into this role and help take our Private Client practice to a new level."

"I am thrilled to continue the journey with the EPIC Private Client team. We have fantastic prospective client opportunities that are only going to grow exponentially. We will continue to bring aboard the brightest and best talent to meet the challenges of our meteoric growth mindset," said Steve Nelson.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail insurance brokerage, has more than 2,600 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to clients. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S.

Learn more at: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

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Business, Entertainment, Free News Articles, Regional Events

California Soul Food Cookout and Festival: An Event with Purpose

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- The California Soul Food Cookout and Festival is an exclusive, two-day weekend event being held on September 17 and 18, 2022 at the Alameda Fairgrounds. In its 12th year, this year's lineup will feature some of the state's top food vendors, hottest R&B artists and gospel greats. What's more, Chef Milly, a celebrity chef from "Hell's Kitchen," is the food venue host at the heart of it all.

Having earned a reputation as, "The Bay's Premier Outdoor Event," this exciting festival is focused on bringing friends and family together through good old-fashioned fun, family-style cooking and music. A Job Fair and Career Expo will also take place on both days.

Event organizers are expecting more than 12,000 attendees, 35 food truck vendors and a variety of small business vendors. To date, 11 musical artists are confirmed with a combined number of 3 million Instagram followers.

"That's an impressive number of people for sponsors to reach," says Annette Jackson, the CEO of The California Soul Food Cookout and Festival. "We'll be posting often and the excitement we're building is sure to pay off. It's all coming together in one great location and we've put every precaution in place to ensure a safe, entertaining and successful event."

Corporate partners are invited to help underwrite the California Soul Food Cookout and Festival, while showcasing and promoting their company's services and products. Customized sponsorship packages are available here: https://eventhub.net/events/California-Soul-Food-Cookout-and-Festival_3027

"The California Soul Food Cookout and Festival is sure to evoke a spirit of unity, wholeness, peaceful gathering, love, celebration and memories that will resonate within the souls of all those who attend, while transferring positive energy back into the community," Jackson says.

A portion of the proceeds raised will provide much-needed resources to organizations throughout the Bay Area that help victims of domestic violence and the homeless population. To ensure that all members of the community get to participate, The California Soul Food Cookout and Festival will also provide complementary tickets to various community organizations, so those less fortunate may attend.

"We look forward to working with great community organizations and corporate partners to make this year one of the most unforgettable family entertainment experiences yet," Jackson adds.

As Margaret Mead once said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

For event information: https://www.californiasoulfoodcookoutandfestival.com/

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Business, Entertainment, Free News Articles, Regional Events

Bay Brewers and Half Time Partner to Deliver Series of Mixed Packs, Starting with SF Beer Week Beers, to Consumers in 33 States

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- The Bay Area Brewers Guild and Half Time Beverage have partnered to launch a series of unique guild-curated mixed packs to celebrate California craft beer and the robust Bay Area craft beer scene.

This partnership with a national direct-to-consumer retailer means the Guild will be able to showcase its membership of independent and world-class craft breweries to beer lovers within and outside of the Bay Area.

The initial pack, out now, spotlights SF Beer Week, the internationally renowned craft beer celebration currently running through February 20.

The exclusive official SF Beer Week Mixed Pack is available through Half Time, shipping to 33 states, and features rare one-off releases, brewery collaborations, and beers from highly sought after breweries such as Humble Sea Brewing Co., HenHouse Brewing Co. and Temescal Brewing Co.

The series of mixed packs, released periodically throughout 2022, will directly support the work of the Guild, and feature both singular creations and brews that rarely, if ever, make it outside of the Bay Area.

SF Beer Week Mixed Pack combines official guild collabs with local favorites

The SF Beer Week Mixed Pack is beginning to land at the doors of craft beer fans. It contains twelve beers in which 16 brewers from the Bay Area Brewers Guild had a hand, including three one-off official SF Beer Week collaboration beers, each brewed by a team of member breweries using ingredients from Admiral Maltings and sporting labels designed by Barretto-co.

* Temescal Brewing - Intrinsic, a West Coast IPA enhanced with New Zealand Phantasm and featuring experimental and cryo hops, and an official SFBW collab brewed with Headlands Brewing Co. and Del Cielo Brewing Co.

* Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. - Pure Harmony, a Cold IPA made with local honey, and an official SFBW collab brewed with ShaKa Brewing Co. and Brewing With Brothas; the label also features famed SF street artist fnnch's iconic honey bear

* Cooperage Brewing Co. - Hop Drip, a Sour Fruit IPA and an official SFBW collab brewed with Adobe Creek Brewing Co. and Parliament Brewing Co.

* Humble Sea Brewing Co. - Ocean Party, a Dual Stage, Double Dry Hopped 'Foggy' IPA

* Fort Point Beer Co. - Prime 5, a Double IPA, brewed as a stand alone collaboration with HenHouse Brewing Co.

* HenHouse Brewing Co. - Weekly Beer Name Generator, a Doppelbock

* S27 Alehouse & Brewery - Belgian Experimental Series #1, a Saison featuring Belgian hops, grains and yeast, but dry hopped with German Saaz for a twist

* Gilman Brewing Co. - Maison de Campagne, a French Farmhouse Ale

* Original Pattern Brewing Co. - Smoked Coffee Porter featuring coffee from Timeless Coffee, plus a bonus brew, Hella Hallertau Blanc, a Helles Lager

* East Brother Beer Co. - Red Lager, a Vienna-style Amber Lager, plus Oatmeal Stout, a bonus brew featured in virtual cheese pairings at https://sfbeerweek.org/cheese.

"Thanks to this first-of-its-kind partnership with Half Time, we're able to curate a taste of SF Beer Week and get these special releases into the hands of beer lovers across the country," says Bay Area Brewers Guild Executive Director Joanne Marino. "It's thrilling to hear from people who lived in the region before and have fond memories of how special SF Beer Week is, and still others who are curious to try new beers from Bay Area breweries."

To learn more visit: https://sfbeerweek.org/mixedpack

SF Beer Week is Back

Continuing through Feb. 20, 2022, SF Beer Week, organized by the Bay Area Brewers Guild, continues to surprise and delight as craft breweries, bars and beer-savvy restaurants add to the collection of events that make this annual celebration of the Bay Area's unique beer culture so memorable. Visit https://sfbeerweek.org/

About the Bay Area Brewers Guild

The Bay Area Brewers Guild is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association. Its mission is to support and promote local independent craft beer and breweries throughout the greater Bay Area. Stay atop the region's world-class craft beer scene year-round at DrinkBay.Beer ( https://drinkbay.beer/ ).

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