Melanie Chiesa

McClatchy Newspapers, Inc. owns, operates, and publishes daily and non-daily newspapers. The company was founded on July 13, 1987 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Versata, Inc. develops business management software solutions. It offers professional, training, online, and contact support services. It also offers business and vertical solutions. The company was founded on August 27, 1991 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Guide Dogs For The Blind, Inc. provides care service for blind dogs. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

The Golden 1 Credit Union provides financial services. It offers Checking, Home Loans, Investments, Estate Planning, Savings, Insurance & Protection, Online Services and Loans. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Part of Extreme Reach, Inc., Swan Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in improving the management of public open spaces and simplifying the management of water utilities. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. Swan Systems helps water managers make data-driven decisions about how much and when to use water with their configurable water and nutrient management software. In addition, the company provides industry insights, case studies, and news to keep their clients informed and educated. Swan Systems was acquired by FastChannel Network, Inc. on July 16, 2002.

Founded in 2003 by Benjamin Howe and Maria Lewis Kussmaul, America's Growth Capital LLC (ACG) is an emerging growth-focused, research, broker/dealer and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is a subsidiary of America's Growth Capital Holdings LLC. They seek to identify small-cap opportunities and bring new investment opportunities to growth-oriented institutional and private equity investors. AGC completes investment banking transactions for emerging growth companies in the following industries: (1) technology including communications, data center, financial technology, information security, semiconductors and software (2) clean technology, (3) digital media/Internet and (4) business services. They have participated in transactions ranging in size from $6 million to $1 billion. These transactions have included buyouts, buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments, private placements, PIPEs, IPOs, follow-ons and fairness opinions. The firm's Capital Markets group provides analysis on leading emerging growth sectors with a focus on identifying dynamic changes and trends in their focus industries. They present ideas through: (1) white papers, which provide topical and industry-wide analysis by highlighting the leading small-cap public and private companies of influence (2) thought pieces, which illustrate the impact of current events such as legislation, market swings and (3) capital market updates which present comprehensive statistics and data on one or more product areas including IPOs, M&A, private placements, etc. that have an impact on the emerging growth universe. AGC maintains relationships across multiple pools of capital including institutional, private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, sovereign wealth and debt. They leverage those relationships to provide clients with the best sources of financing for their particular needs.

Ridgecrest Capital Partners, Inc. provides investment banking services. The private company is based in Larkspur, CA. The CEO of the company is Joshua M. Rafner.

Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP provides public accounting and consulting services. It services include accounting, auditing, taxation, merger and acquisition, SEC registrations and filings, outsourced financial management and internal audit. The firm offers services to organizations in the manufacturing, utilities, real estate, health care, governmental, educational, non-profit and technology industries. The company was founded by Kenneth A. Macias in 1987 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Huntington Hotel Corp. operates as a luxury hotel. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA.

Nob Hill Properties, Inc. owns and operates hotels and spas. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of Chatham Asset Partners LP, The Modesto Bee is a news publisher. The company is based in Modesto, CA.

Part of Providence St. Joseph Health, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Inc. is a provider of general medical care. The company is based in Santa Rosa, CA.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Dave Wilson Nursery, Inc. produces and supplies orchard nursery stock to home gardens, retail nurseries and commercial orchards. Its products include fruit trees, nuts, vine and brush fruits, flowering trees, shade trees, ornamental shurbs & vines. The company was founded by Dave Wilson in 1938 and is headquartered in Hickman, CA.

Sunny Slope Vineyard, Inc. is a private company that owns and operates a vineyard. The company is based in Greenbrae, CA.

Part of Oak Valley Bancorp, Oak Valley Community Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Oakdale, CA. Christopher M. Courtney has been the CEO of the company since 1996.

San Rafael Chamber of Commerce operates as a non-profit organization. It focuses on strengthening the local economy, promoting and connecting the community, representing business to government, providing quality networking opportunities, and political action areas. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Part of Westamerica Bancorporation, Community Banker Services Corp. is a data processing services company. The company is based in Fairfield, CA.

Better Food Ventures Associates LLC (Better Food Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Rob Trice. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Opportunity Stanislaus is a business development organization that provides tools and resources to help businesses in Stanislaus County, California. The private company is based in Modesto, CA. The company offers services such as quicker permits, navigating regulatory issues, talent development, and small business support. The organization is passionate about the community and helps residents find job opportunities and things to do.

O'Gara Coach Co. provides automotive repair and maintenance services. The private company is based in Beverly Hills, CA.

Part of Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP, Eckhoff & Co. is an American company that provides accounting and financial advisory services. The company is based in San Rafael. Eckhoff was founded in 1955 and was acquired by Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP on April 02, 2022.

AgTech Insight LLC provides advisory and consulting services for agriculture industries.

Bass Medical Group is a leading healthcare specialist provider in the greater Bay Area, with over 300 providers, 200 locations, and 42 specialties. Bass Medical Group is headquartered in California and located at 2637 Shadelands Drive Entrance E, CA. The American company offers personal, patient-focused medical care and specialty services, eliminating the barriers that block the pathway to better healthcare. The private company's state-of-the-art clinical laboratory services provide accurate results within 4 hours or less, and they offer a wider range of on-site services, including diagnostic imaging, radiology, and urgent care. The company was founded by Gregory Rhodes, and Inez Wondeh has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Indicina Pty Ltd, also known as Swan Systems, is a water and nutrient management software company based in Perth, Australia. Swan Systems evolved from a consultancy and offers a range of products such as Swan Smart Water 4 Schools, Swan Enterprise, and Swan Enterprise Multi Accounts. The Australian company's flagship product is the Farms of the Future program, which helps water managers make data-driven decisions about water and nutrient management. Swan Systems provides up-to-date information on resources, industry insights, case studies, and news to keep users informed and educated. The company was founded in 2016 by Tim Hyde, Ivor Gaylard, and Rod Campbell. Tim Hyde has been the CEO since its inception.