Margot Fresquez, MSMA, BA, DMC

🚀 Best of Chico is back and Catalyst needs YOUR support! 🌟 The Chico News & Review is giving you the chance to use your powers for good and vote for your local super-faves. This year, we have two exciting rounds of voting: 🔹 **Nominations Round**: May 1-30 🔹 **Final Voting**: July 1-30 (if we make the top 5!) 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 "𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲" 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. 📅 This is a small and FREE way to support us and spread the word about the vital services we offer. 🌟 Vote daily, share with friends, and let’s show Chico the power of community! 💪 [Image description: This graphic is an announcement for the "Best of Chico 2024" nominations by the Chico News & Review. The background features a dynamic blue comic book style with dots and starburst designs. In the center, there's a white speech bubble outlined in black with the bold red text "NOMINATE US!" Above the speech bubble, there's a red triangular badge with the text "Chico News & Review BEST of CHICO 2024." At the bottom, there is a white rectangular box with the text "NOMINATIONS BEGIN MAY 1" in bold yellow letters, and below it, the URL "bestofchico.newsreview.com" in black text. The overall design is vibrant and eye-catching, using comic book elements to draw attention.] #BestOfChico #ChicoNewsReview

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Networking can be tough, but it’s so important. Check out these tips to help you get better and feel more confident!

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#DYK that you may be eligible to enroll in health coverage through Covered California within 60 days of a major life change. See if you qualify today during special enrollment. Contact your trusted #CHC enrollment specialist or visit coveredca.com to learn more! #ValueCHCs #GetCovered #Health4Equity #Health4All

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#DYK that you may be eligible to enroll in health coverage through Covered California within 60 days of a major life change. See if you qualify today during special enrollment. Contact your trusted #CHC enrollment specialist or visit coveredca.com to learn more! #ValueCHCs #GetCovered #Health4Equity #Health4All

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Today's the day! 🙌 We'll see you tonight at the University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business Nexus Theater for an evening all about data making a positive difference. Check your email for parking information and directions - see you soon! . . . . . . . #DataForGood #DataDriven #CommunityImpact #SocietalGood #DataScience #TechForGood #SocialImpact #DataAnalytics #CommunityEngagement #DataInnovation

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May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth  #mentalhealthmatters #endthestigma #mindfulness #meditation As you manager your #selfcare, select the events and programs that can support your journey as an entrepreneur --

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#TruthTuesday The University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative has found new and worrying statistics regarding homelessness and our elderly members of society. Their recent study has found that 48% of all unhoused single adults in California are aged 50 years and older. Of those numbers struggling with homelessness, 41% did not become homeless until after the age of 50. There are many contributing factors to these statistics, ranging from a lack of rent protection to the lack of access to support materials and programs to poor health, increasing medical costs, and many other factors stemming from everyday challenges. UC San Fransisco’s BHHI is working to advise lawmakers on ways to help relieve some of this tension from our cherished older members of society, who have long earned their time to rest and enjoy the fruits of their labor. #TruthTuesday  #DepaulUSA #CasaMilagrosa  #DepaulUSALA  #DaughtersOfCharity  #Charity1633 #HomelessnessHasNoPlace

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#ICYMI | A California bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the state that enroll high numbers of Black students and take intentional steps to better serve them. The bill would establish a formal “Black-Serving Institution” designation for these institutions. Colleges and universities are eligible for the designation if they enroll a student body that’s at least 10 percent Black, or has at least 1,500 Black students, and take various measures to support them, including drafting a Black student success plan (and allocating resources to that plan), fostering a “robust” African American studies program and cocurricular educational activities or affinity centers for Black students. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/4bC1wRq

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#ICYMI | A California bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the state that enroll high numbers of Black students and take intentional steps to better serve them. The bill would establish a formal “Black-Serving Institution” designation for these institutions. Colleges and universities are eligible for the designation if they enroll a student body that’s at least 10 percent Black, or has at least 1,500 Black students, and take various measures to support them, including drafting a Black student success plan (and allocating resources to that plan), fostering a “robust” African American studies program and cocurricular educational activities or affinity centers for Black students. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/4bC1wRq

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  Planning to start a business? Over 55 and living in San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties? Come to an orientation of other like-minded entrepreneurs to take the journey to starting and growing a business (large or small).   Here is what one participant said about our four-week workshop:   I highly encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful, information packed 4 week course that was most helpful in providing useful information, amazing input from both Ron, the instructor, as well as the other class members. I moved my business idea more forward in the four weeks than I have in the past 12 months. I highly recommend you take advantage of this opportunity. CS   The ENCOREpreneurship Program is a joint collaboration between Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and Phase2Careers. The ENCOREPRENEURSHIP Program is targeted for entrepreneurs who live in San Mateo and Santa Counties and selected spots in Alameda County. Also, be age 55 or over.     Join us for an orientation about the ENCOREpreneurship Program on Wednesday, April 24@6pm. Program on Zoom.   To register, go to: https://lnkd.in/gSRRSQch   In this orientation: ·      Learn about the upcoming Intensive four-week Bootcamp covered over four weeks ·      Things to consider when starting a business ·      Current trends in business for the Over 55 business owner ·      Resources ·      Short terms classes offered by the program: Marketing Access to Funders, Starting a Legal Entity, SEO, Using Social Media, Your Business Pitch, and more… ·      Access to special services in the program (from one-to-one coaching, website development, special grants, and networking opportunities). Also, required to be in the ENCOREpreneurship Program, you must complete the intake process from Renaissance. The program is at No cost for eligible participants.   #Entrepreneurism. #SmallBusinessandOlderWorker #Over55entrepreneurs #DylanHecker #WayneRainey #AndyFukuba #SayuriNorrish #LauraLeach #RonVisconti #NancyRamirez #AnnGreenhaw #BethBarraza #CherieceWilliams #JohnHohulin #RozKutler #AmyPabalan #RayleneNisbet #CindyFassler. #KoriePelka. #RandyBlock #EdWoo #AnaBoaVentura. #NancyRamirez #SharonPrager #NoraPriego #LisaChai #Jerry Mathis #Tim Russell #RenaissanceEntrepreurshipCenter #Phase2Careers

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💲California’s subsidy system is a source of income for #childcare providers, including eligible Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers. Early Edge California, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, San Jose Public Library, and Vision y Compromiso’s newest FFN policy brief, Increasing Access to Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Wages through California’s Child Care Subsidy System, outlines key barriers to subsidies for FFN caregivers and recommendations for addressing these barriers. 🚧 Key barriers to FFN caregivers accessing #ChildCareSubsidies include: ▪️ Lack of awareness of subsidies ▪️ Fear and mistrust amongst FFN caregivers and families (i.e. concerns related to immigration status; fear of subsidy impacting benefit eligibility; fear of government oversight and intervention) ▪️ Challenges navigating process and requirements ▪️ Challenges with information sharing and language and technology accessibility Read the brief to learn more: https://ow.ly/S3Wm50RFYKX #FFNcare #SupportFFNs

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It's starting to feel like all the social media apps are turning into the same thing. . . . . . . #tiktok #socialmedia #orangecountyca #businesspartner #sandiego #losangeles #riversideca #sanbernardinocounty #manageditservices #smallbusinesstips #businesssuccess #businesssolutions #entrepreneurtips

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Last day of LA cohort 21 and final presentations are under way! Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - SoCal , it’s been real. More photos (or a video) to come. #smallbusiness #socal #entrepreneurship

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Please be advised that a severe heat wave is anticipated to hit California from June 4 - June 6, 2024. There are four simple ways to keep your family and community safe this summer. 1. Stay cool during the hottest times of the day by wearing lightweight clothing, staying indoors, and avoiding physical exertion. 2. Stay hydrated, and don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. 3. Stay connected by checking on friends and family especially those at high risk of heat-related illness. 4. Stay informed by checking your local news for weather forecasts and knowing the warning signs of heat-related illness (heavy sweating, muscle cramps, headache, nausea or vomiting, paleness, fatigue, lightheadedness, or dizziness). #DHCS #ExtremeHeatAdvisory #StayCool #BeatTheHeat

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