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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First Tech Federal Credit Union Launches Spotlight on Tech Initiative
New initiative under the First Tech Beyond program to celebrate the contributionsof emerging tech companies and tech-related nonprofits SAN JOSE, Calif. and HILLSBORO, Ore., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) announced its new "Spotlight on Tech" initiative as part of the First Tech Beyond™ program where each month, First Tech will highlight one of its local Portland Metro area Select Employer Group (SEG) companies or a tech-related nonprofit through its sports partnerships with the Portland Timbers, Thorns, WNBA Portland, and Trail Blazers. The First Tech Beyond program, under the theme 'Innovation Has No Offseason,' celebrates the relentless pursuit of excellence by both the tech and sports communities. Through its sports sponsorships, First Tech is celebrating the tech innovators who shape our world with its Spotlight on Tech initiative. Spotlight on Tech companies will reap a host of benefits, including enhanced visibility for growth through stadium and arena venue signage, business development opportunities with the chance to present relevant products to team executives, and other valuable collaborations. First Tech partners with over 900 SEG companies, serving technology leaders who drive innovation across the world. As part of the First Tech family, our SEG partners are an important part of bringing financial wellness to the people of tech. They allow us to meet members where they are—within the companies driving innovation. The Portland-metro area SEG organizations and nonprofit that will be featured in the Spotlight on Tech 2025 summer cohort (June to September) include: Biamp: A leading provider of innovative, networked media solutions that connect people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences. For more than 45 years, Biamp has developed professional AV solutions that enable great communication for spaces ranging from small rooms to large public venues. LegitScript: Helps the world's biggest search engines, online marketplaces, payment companies, and social media platforms stay safe and compliant. We monitor global regulations and identify risks tied to websites, products, merchants, and platforms — so our clients can avoid threats, protect their users, and grow with confidence. Project LEDO: A nonprofit that offers hands-on science and technology programs for children from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income communities. Responsive: The global leader in Strategic Response Management, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. Its AI-powered Responsive Platform empowers more than 2,000 companies including 25 of the Fortune 100 to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and improve employee experiences by managing responses at scale. "The Spotlight on Tech initiative is a celebratory extension of First Tech Beyond, showcasing the innovative achievements shared by both the people of tech and sports teams," said Ed Powers, Vice President of Specialized Services at First Tech. "We are honored to support the financial goals of many leading tech companies, and, in turn, we created this initiative to further shine a light on local tech advancements to the sports community." Spotlight on Tech is more than just raising awareness for emerging tech companies—it's a celebration of a shared passion for technology. First Tech is the credit union for the people of tech. Its members love tech. Its partners love tech. And through this initiative, First Tech is excited to share that enthusiasm with the broader community. Spotlight on Tech also reflects First Tech's deep commitment to community engagement by featuring STEM-focused nonprofits that are shaping the future. Together, building a stronger, more connected community—one that thrives on learning, innovation, and a collective love for all things tech. For more details about the First Tech Beyond Program, please visit ABOUT FIRST TECH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION First Tech Federal Credit Union is a nearly $17 billion institution headquartered in San Jose, California. The nation's premier credit union serves the world's leading technology-oriented companies and their employees, including HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Microsoft, Agilent, Intel, Cisco, Amazon, Nike, Intuit, Google, and more. First Tech is recognized as the industry catalyst for delivering effortless banking experiences to more than 700,000 members through its 31 branch locations, more than 5,600 CO-OP Shared Branch locations, 30,000 CO-OP Network ATMs, and online platforms. First Tech offers a full range of financial services, including traditional banking, online banking, mortgages, financial planning, various consumer loans, and insurance services. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit FIRST TECH, the First Tech logo and FIRST TECH BEYONDTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of First Technology Federal Credit Union. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT Sophia Gilbert The Hoffman Agency (541) 521-2459 firsttech@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE First Tech Federal Credit Union Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Trade minister hails department's ‘crucial' role for Scottish exporters
Trade policy minister Douglas Alexander said Scottish companies have benefited from export finance deals worth £42 million which were brokered by a UK Government department since last summer. Mr Alexander, who is also MP for Lothian East, said UK Export Finance (UKEF) was 'crucial' to helping Scottish exporters grow. The department is the UK's export credit agency and helps exporters to access working capital and government guarantees. It has brokered deals worth £42 million for Scottish companies since July. Companies to benefit from the deals include Aberdeen-based First Tech – an offshore services firm working in renewables. UKEF helped one of its subsidiaries renew a £12 million support package to help it access the global offshore wind market. On Thursday, the trade policy minister will attend the Made in Scotland, Sold to the World exporters roadshow in Edinburgh. Mr Alexander said: 'Growing the economy is a key part of this UK Government's plan for change and we recognise the importance of boosting Scottish exports in achieving this. 'We're working hard to ensure that Scottish businesses have the support they need to sell to the world and grow, and the help that UK Export Finance provides is a crucial part of this.' Martin Suttie, First Tech's chairman, said: 'Floating wind technology enables almost every country in the world to integrate floating wind renewable energy into their energy mix. 'It is therefore vitally important that the industry continues to develop and prove large-scale commercial developments if we are going to genuinely change the energy mix around the globe. 'The First Tech Group is excited to play an important part in making this transition happen.'
