Tapestry’s purpose is clear: to stretch what’s possible in fashion while staying true to our heritage of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Today, Tapestry is proud to share a bold step forward in that journey—an expanded partnership with Gen Phoenix, a pioneer in sustainable recycled leather fiber materials.

With a new three-year supply agreement and an increased equity stake in Gen Phoenix to 9.9%, Tapestry has nearly quadrupled its initial investment from 2023. This investment is part of Gen Phoenix’s $15 million Series round, led by Material Impact, and it reflects our belief in the power of innovation to drive both purpose and profit.

Tapestry’s relationship with Gen Phoenix began in 2022, and it’s grown into a model for how brands and material innovators can co-create sustainable solutions. Together, the companies have developed next-generation materials that honor the legacy of leather—so central to our brands Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman—while transforming it through circular processes.

This isn’t just about sourcing materials. It’s about building a resilient, future-ready supply chain that aligns with the values of today’s consumers. Gen Phoenix’s platform enables circularity at scale, delivering high-quality materials that meet our expectations for style, performance, and impact.

“As a global leader in quality leather goods, we see significant opportunity to be a catalyst for next-generation materials,” said Scott Roe, Tapestry’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to leading the fashion industry in sustainable innovation.”

Tapestry’s expanded investment helps Gen Phoenix accelerate its mission in meaningful ways:

  • Scaling production at its U.K. facility, with capacity for over 60 million square feet annually
  • Expanding into new categories and global markets
  • Advancing R&D to commercialize a fully circular leather solution using post-consumer and end-of-life waste

“This expanded partnership marks a major milestone—not just for Gen Phoenix, but for the future of sustainable materials,” said John Kennedy, CEO of Gen Phoenix. “Together with Tapestry, we’re proving that circular innovation can meet the demands of global brands without compromise. It’s a powerful example of what happens when you combine material innovation, leather heritage, shared values, and a commitment to scale.”

For Tapestry, this means greater supply chain resilience, continued product excellence, and deeper alignment with the values of the next generation of consumers.

Tapestry is excited about what’s ahead and looks forward to continuing this journey with Gen Phoenix to redefine what sustainable luxury can be.

MAUMEE, Ohio, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) will release its financial results for the second quarter 2025 after 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 4, 2025. The company will host a webcast on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and provide a company update.

To listen over the phone, please dial 888-317-6003 (U.S. toll-free) or 412-317-6061 (international toll) and use elite entry number: 9563079. To watch the webcast, go to https://app.webinar.net/k4oVL4Njwl0 and submit the requested information as directed. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investors page of www.andersonsinc.com.

About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

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For the seventh consecutive year, world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, was considered a great company to work for in Brazil and Argentina, according to Great Place To Work (GPTW).

The achievement reflects the experience of employees in the region, evaluated in a detailed assessment that analyzed aspects such as management, sense of belonging, remuneration, benefits and career opportunities.

For the president of CNH for Latin America, Rafael Miotto, winning the seal for another consecutive year demonstrates the hard work and engagement of the company. “More than achieving – but maintaining this recognition for so many years reflects our commitment to the people who are responsible for promoting innovation and development of our business. Regardless of changes or challenges that arise in our market, we remain committed to promoting a safe environment that values people, so that they can deliver increasingly better results,” he highlighted.

  • Current projections indicate low potential development into a tropical depression or tropical storm
  • No significant impacts expected in CenterPoint’s Greater Houston service area beyond rain on Friday and Saturday
  • Customers and the public are encouraged to sign-up for Power Alert Service to receive updates about friends, family and community locations

HOUSTON, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CenterPoint Energy’s Meteorology, Emergency Planning & Response, and Electric Operations teams continue to monitor the low-pressure system offshore of Florida’s east coast, now designated as Invest 93L, as it moves across Florida toward the Gulf.

According to current weather models, the storm is expected to remain relatively weak but could develop into a tropical depression or a low-end tropical storm before making a projected landfall in Central or Western Louisiana by the end of the week. Rain and localized flash flooding are possible in the Greater Houston area on Friday and Saturday.

Should the disturbance continue to organize, gain strength, and if model forecasts align on a different track, CenterPoint will take further action.

“CenterPoint’s meteorology team continues to monitor activity across the Gulf, including Invest 93L as it moves westward across the Florida Peninsula,” said Matt Lanza, CenterPoint’s Manager of Meteorology. “We project a low likelihood that this storm could become a tropical depression or tropical storm later this week and are prepared to respond accordingly. Impacts to the Greater Houston area are currently expected to be minimal beyond some isolated heavy rains and localized flash flooding.”

CenterPoint’s summer storm readiness plan 

The actions CenterPoint may take to prepare and respond to storms this summer include: 

  • Mobilizing vegetation management workers: Deploying local and contract personnel to clear hazardous vegetation from power lines in the Greater Houston area ahead of storm landfall to prevent outages. 
  • Coordinating with government officials: Providing regular updates to federal, state, county and city officials about our pre-storm activities and readiness posture. 
  • Conducting outreach to critical care customers: Reaching out to identified Critical Care Residential and Chronic Condition Residential electric customers by email, phone or text.  
  • Sharing information and updates: Providing safety and preparedness information directly with customers via email, phone or text, across social media platforms and other channels to keep customers informed and prepared.   
  • Organizing additional call center staffing: Securing additional call center staff to handle a higher volume of calls during the storm and limit wait times.  

Actions since Hurricane Beryl: Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative
Since launching GHRI following Hurricane Beryl last summer, CenterPoint executed a historic series of critical resiliency improvements across the company’s 12-county Greater Houston area service territory. The company completed the following actions:

  • Installed or replaced more than 26,000 stronger, more storm-resilient poles built to withstand extreme winds;
  • Undergrounded more than 400 miles of power lines to improve overall resiliency;
  • Installed more than 5,150 additional automated reliability devices and intelligent grid switching devices to reduce the impact of outages and improve restoration times;
  • Cleared more than 6,000 miles of higher-risk vegetation near power lines to reduce storm-related outages;
  • Installed more than 100 weather stations across our service territory to improve situational awareness and storm preparation;
  • Donated 21 backup generators to critical facilities across the company’s 12-county service area; and
  • Launched a new and improved, cloud-based Outage Tracker to provide real-time updates on outages and restoration efforts in English and Spanish.

Important weather station facts and locations
CenterPoint has installed over 100 weather monitoring stations ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. The weather monitoring stations were installed in strategic locations across CenterPoint’s 12-county Greater Houston area electric service territory. The devices take measurements every 2-5 minutes, including humidity levels, wind speed, temperature, and rainfall.

For more information on CenterPoint’s GHRI actions and improvements ahead of hurricane season, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/TakingAction.

Sign-up for Power Alert Service to get updates about family and friends
CenterPoint electric customers are encouraged to enroll in the company’s Power Alert Service® to receive outage details, estimated restoration times and customer-specific restoration updates via phone call, text or email. Customers can add up to five additional email addresses or phone numbers to allow family and friends to receive outage information. 

CenterPoint encourages all customers to have a plan to stay safe
CenterPoint is encouraging all of its customers to prepare and have a plan to stay safe during this week’s weather. Customers can get storm-related safety tips at CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter — available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Customers can also stay up to date on outages with CenterPoint’s new and improved, cloud-based Outage Tracker, now available in English and Spanish. The Outage Tracker is built to handle increased traffic during storms, is mobile-friendly, accessible, and allows customers to see outages by county, city and zip code.

For the latest updates, follow CenterPoint on X and visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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Says Move Sends Strong Signal that Major Players are Serious about Building Local, Circular Rare Earth Supply Chain in U.S.

Reinforces Metallium’s Efforts in This Area

HOUSTON, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Metallium, Inc. (formerly MTM Critical Metals), ASX: MTM; OTCQX: MTMCF, today said that the recently announced MP Materials – Apple $500-million partnership to produce recycled rare earth magnets in the United States “sends a strong signal that major players are serious about building a local, circular rare earth supply chain and reinforces many of our key points at Metallium,” according to Michael Walshe, managing director/CEO of Metallium.

He noted the following:

  • Policy support from the U.S. government is strengthening as evidenced by the U.S. Department of Defense’s backing of MP Materials. “The U.S. DoD’s actions provide long-term floor pricing for rare earths, and demonstrate the policy direction is clear,” said Walshe. He notes that this improves the investment case for all domestic producers of rare earths, as well as those who participate in the industry, such as Metallium.
  • Recycling is now a core supply and no longer a side stream. “Apple’s move confirms that high-grade waste like e-waste, magnet swarf and industrial residues are becoming strategic feedstocks. Metallium is recovering Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr); Dysprosium and Terbium (DyTb); Gallium (Ga); Germanium (GE); Indium (In) and Gold (Au) and more from these sources using our patented Flash Joule Heating process.”
  • Metallium enables, not competes with, the supply-chain. “We work with rare earth developers and producers to treat a wide range of feedstocks including Mixed rare earth carbonate; Monazite-rich tailings; flotation concentrates; magnet scrap and swarf and other high-value industrial residues,” he said. He added that Metallium’s technology helps remove low-value or deleterious elements such as Lanthanum (La); Calcium (Ce); Iron (Fe) and Aluminum (Al) and phosphate before final separation, boosting overall recovery and economics.
  • A modular model with strategic value. Walshe affirmed that the company’s U.S.-based, modular facilities offer original equipment manufacturers and recyclers a clean, flexible solution to process complex materials quickly. Flash Joule Technology rapidly heats materials in a controlled atmosphere to extract metals from the feedstocks. “Our technology has the potential to revolutionize metal recovery by reducing energy consumption, reagent use, and waste, offering a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative,” affirmed Walshe.

Walsh said that the MP-Apple deal highlights just how much demand exists for secure, ESG-aligned supply chains, and Metallium is well placed to support that shift.

Metallium Inc., (https://www.metalliuminc.com), with management teams in Perth, Australia and Houston, Texas, specializes in advanced metal recovery technologies. The company’s 100% owned USA subsidiary, Flash Metals USA Inc. is commercializing the company’s Flash Joule Heating Technology, an innovative metal recovery and mineral processing method developed by researchers at Rice University. The company has exclusive worldwide licensing rights to this technology.

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ROCKY HILL, Conn., July 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt®, and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized as a top-scoring business on the Disability Index®, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

The Disability Index, established in 2015, is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace inclusion within their organization and assess comparative performance across industry sectors. Henkel’s score of 90 on the 2025 ranking takes into account criteria such as Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Community Engagement, Responsible Procurement, and Employment Practices including benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention, advancement, and accommodation.

Henkel is proud to exhibit forward-thinking disability inclusion practices. Globally, people with disabilities represent 1.3 billion individuals*, crossing lines of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other unique identities that Henkel’s employees embody. With disability, as with all other identities, Henkel believes it is important to acknowledge differences and embrace individuality in order to compel remarkable outcomes for employees and the entire organization.

Henkel’s programs and accommodations for those with disabilities were a strong factor in this recognition, including accessibility of its internal communications and social media feeds to people with disabilities and the continuation of its AVID (Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities) Employee Resource Group, with a mission to create a space that celebrates persons with disabilities and their unique identities by providing community, support, and resources.

“At Henkel, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all voices and perspectives are truly heard, respected, and appreciated,” said Robert McNamee, Chief Legal Officer, Henkel North America and Executive Sponsor of the AVID Employee Resource Group. “We’re proud of the initiatives and practices at Henkel that have contributed to earning this recognition, and we remain dedicated to increasing awareness around disability and breaking down the stigma that surrounds it. A number of Henkel‘s employees, customers, consumers, and partners live with a disability or support someone who does, and this drives us to continuously explore innovative ways to improve accessibility and help to shape a more inclusive workplace and society.”

“As we release this year’s Disability Index report, we celebrate the continued progress made by businesses around the world. Today, hundreds of the world’s leading companies are using this tool to benchmark and drive their disability inclusion efforts. Together, we are creating a global economy accelerated by disability inclusion. ” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.

*Source: World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability#tab=tab_1

About Henkel in North America

Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes all®, Purex® and Persil® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Dial® soaps, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6.5 billion US dollars (6 billion euros) in 2024, North America accounts for 28 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs around 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X @Henkel_NA.

About Disability:IN

Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. With the world’s leading companies as partners, Disability:IN drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Are You IN?

Photo material is available at www.henkel-northamerica.com/press

Henkel Contact
Erica Cooper
475-232-4973
Erica.cooper@henkel.com

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OAKLAND, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted a report to the California Public Utilities Commission reporting a 42 percent reduction of methane emissions in 2024 from its gas pipeline system compared to a 2015 baseline, surpassing its commitment to achieve a 20 percent reduction by 2025.

In 2017, the CPUC and California Air Resources Board (CARB) directed PG&E to achieve a 20 percent emissions reduction below 2015 baseline levels by 2025. The company outpaced this goal and voluntarily set a target to achieve a 45 percent reduction by 2030.

In June of this year, PG&E submitted its annual 2024 emissions data to the CPUC, which outlined the methodology and comprehensive approach the company took to achieve the 42 percent emission reduction, including:

  • Enhancing the leak survey program that now assesses more than 42,000 miles of natural gas distribution pipeline every three years versus the previous five year rotation.
  • Applying advanced leak detection technologies and utilizing an accelerated repair schedule for the largest emissions findings, also known as the PG&E Super Emitter Program.
  • Continuing strategic implementation of gas mitigation technologies for planned ventings on transmission pipelines, compressor stations and underground storage.

“Achieving and surpassing our methane emissions reduction goal is an important milestone that highlights our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our natural gas pipeline system. Coupled with our ongoing commitment to support the interconnection and delivery of California-produced renewable natural gas, we remain committed to achieving a net zero emissions energy system for our customers and hometowns,” said Gas Engineering Vice President Austin Hastings.

PG&E’s Climate Strategy Report outlines the company’s commitment to achieve a net zero emissions energy system by 2040 and a “climate positive” system by 2050.

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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CINCINNATI, July 15, 2025 /3BL/ – CINCINNATI — For the fifth consecutive year, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has received a top score of 100 on The Disability Index®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs. Fifth Third has also been named among the index’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

“At Fifth Third, we are committed to creating an environment where an opportunity to thrive is available to all,” said Nancy Pinckney, chief human resources officer for Fifth Third. “We are delighted that these efforts have once again been recognized by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.”

The Disability Index® is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. The index evaluates culture & leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supply chain and accessible procurement (unweighted). Companies that earn a top score on the Index earn the title of a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The Disability Index was created in 2015 in collaboration with AAPD.

“We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect,” said Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion officer for Fifth Third. “We care about our people and their growth and believe that coming together as One Bank is our greatest strength.”

Fifth Third is a leading partner of Project SEARCH, a one-year program that helps high school students with disabilities transition into the workforce. Since the program’s inception in 2005, Fifth Third has trained more than 400 individuals, including 29 current employees, as one of more than 750 Project SEARCH locations worldwide.

Fifth Third was also the first bank to design a checking account for the Achieving a Better Life Experience program, or ABLE. These accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest assets for disability-related expenses.

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About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT
Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
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VisitClearTheSheltersFund.org to Donate Now Through Sept. 15

FREDERICK, Md., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – February Star Sanctuary has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31, which features an extended fundraising initiative taking place now through Sept. 15.

About Clear The Shelters

NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters™ is an annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign held each August. As part of the initiative, NBC- and Telemundo-owned and affiliated stations partner with animal shelters and rescues in communities across the U.S. to promote pet adoption and raise funds for participating shelters. Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has led to nearly 1.2 million pet adoptions and raised more than $5 million. Longtime campaign supporters include Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a national sponsor for eight consecutive years, Greater Good Charities and WeRescue. Clear The Shelters was inspired by a 2014 North Texas pet adoption event hosted by NBC 5 / KXAS and Telemundo 39 / KXTX. For more information, visit ClearTheShelters.com.

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About February Star Sanctuary

February Star Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill, family-run sanctuary with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome and provide refuge for horses and cats in need. We strive to improve the overall health and quality of life for horses and cats by addressing issues such as animal abandonment, animal abuse, cat overpopulation and the high numbers of animal intake and euthanasia. February Star Sanctuary achieves this through equine and feline adoption, fostering and refuge, TNR services, caring for cats of the homeless and community outreach. Additionally, our youth outreach helps children develop compassion for rescue animals at an early age. We feel teaching our children to respect and protect even the smallest creatures among us is one of the most important life lessons we can pass on. February Star Sanctuary gives the unwanted a safe, secure home and builds a generation of animal advocates, one child at a time.

“We believe rescue isn’t just a verb, it’s a promise.” – Phyllis Smith, Executive Director/Co-Founder.

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https://februarystarsanctuary.com

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Small businesses who are working to diversify their revenues through government contracts now have an alternative financing option to assist with market entry and working capital. Recognizing the gap in affordable lending for small businesses who often rely on costly lines of credit and may fall prey to predatory lending, California Capital Financial Development Corporation (FDC), with philanthropic support from Wells Fargo, has introduced the California Capital Flex Loan Fund. The official launch of the fund will take place at the Small Business Capital Connection, a networking event connecting business owners with lenders and state agencies. Capital Connection is free to attend and will take place on June 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. from 11:30 a.m. at the California Department of General Services offices located at The Department of General Services Headquarters, 707 3rd Street, West Sacramento, 95605.

Wells Fargo is providing a $500,000 grant for the program, which will empower the state’s small businesses to participate in regional economic development initiatives, supplier opportunities, and government contracts.

“One of the fastest pathways for small businesses to grow and help create local jobs is to obtain a contract,” said Kären Woodruff, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Wells Fargo. “We’re proud to work with California Capital to help them offer small business owners a flexible avenue to capital and coaching during the contract and procurement process.”

California Capital FDC is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has been dedicated to helping small businesses start and grow since 1982, providing access to affordable capital and business development services that build the capacity of entrepreneurs and business owners. This fund is not designed for large and established contractors — Flex Fund Loans provide smaller amounts of capital that are ideal for early-stage contractors or very small businesses.

Through the fund, California Capital will connect contract-ready businesses with loans of $5,000 to $150,000 that can be used for working capital, including contract performance costs, bonding fees, or other expenses. With no-interest payments for up to 12 months, and no penalties for early repayment, Flex Fund Loans provide critical gap financing. This is fast but patient capital for critical business needs.

“Helping entrepreneurs access capital to sustain their businesses has been our guiding mission since 1982,” explains Deborah Lowe Muramoto, President and CEO of California Capital. “With this new Flex Loan Fund, we will be able to reach more businesses who are uplifting their communities, creating jobs, and driving California’s economic growth.”

For small businesses who do business with large public and private agencies through contracts, immediate-term funding can be a challenge. Contractors must often complete work, invoice, and may wait up to 90 days or more for payment to arrive. Loans through the California Capital Flex Loan Fund will fill that gap in financing, particularly for businesses who are ready to expand and in opening doors for businesses who are ready to perform on contracts but need financial stability to do so.

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California Capital Financial Development Corporation is a CDFI in Sacramento, California. Established in 1982, California Capital provides capacity-building and access to capital programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Northern California, with a mission of creating wealth and economic security in historically underinvested communities.

California Capital operates programs designated to provide a continuum of services to help businesses at every stage of development. CACAPITAL.ORG. 

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