May 5, 2015 – Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Prepares Clients for Upcoming Smart Card Liability Shift
As many business owners are aware, all face-to-face card processing systems must be upgraded to accept EMV smart chip cards this year; businesses that do not upgrade their systems will carry full liability for any fraudulent card used in the business. The absolute deadline for this transition to EMV smart chip card acceptance draws nearer with each day, bringing with it more details... Read More »
May 4, 2015 – Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Volunteers Spend Day with KaBOOM! Building Playground for Local Children
In an era of ever-growing technology, many children are choosing to sit and stare at screens instead of going outside and playing. Some children have even less opportunity to play outside when playgrounds are scarce, unkempt, and oftentimes, unsafe. KaBOOM! has worked to increase “playability” by building, improving, and opening thousands of playgrounds... Read More »
April 20, 2015 – Young Man Sees 2014 World Series with Help from Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA)
For the lovers of America’s favorite pastime, there is nothing more enthralling than the speed of the ball and the crack of the bat; the cheers of the crowd and the sting of a “strike.” Across the nation, hundreds of thousands of boys and girls engage in their favorite sport from ball parks, televisions, and radios, all waiting to hear the next step, the... Read More »
April 18, 2015 – Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Exceeds Company’s Largest Attendance and Donations Raised for Make-A-Wish® Walk for Wishes
The Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) has always been closely partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® Orange County Inland Empire chapter, recently working with them to grant their 60th wish. While 65% of the company’s workforce donates to grant children’s wishes, there are many who wish to do more. This year, volunteers created Team... Read More »
April 17, 2015 – Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Team Member Jim Shaughnessy Honored at Spirit of Volunteerism Awards for Work with Homeless VeteransThe Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) is proud to announce Jim Shaughnessy, a former Marine Corps Service Member, as an honoree at the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. Working as a Technology Specialist, Jim is an easy-going character loved by his family at home and work. Behind the good natured persona and amusing stories of his days... Read More »
April 17, 2015 – Jon Meeker Honored at Spirit of Volunteerism Awards for Work with Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Holiday Giving ProgramThe Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) is proud to announce Jon Meeker as an honoree at the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards this April. Jon joined SBGA’s training team in late 2013, quickly excelling at his duties and immersing himself in the spirit of the company, eventually being promoted to Manager. He has often been described as contagiously... Read More »
April 17, 2015 – Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Team Member Suzanne Dowe Honored at Spirit of Volunteerism Awards as Longest Running SBGA VolunteerThis April, the Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) honored Suzanne Dowe as an Outstanding Community Volunteer at the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. With 10 years of service, Suzanne was the original volunteer who began the team’s annual holiday giving program with a gift drive to troops in Afghanistan.“As the daughter of a Naval... Read More »
April 17, 2015 – Uyen Hoang Honored at Spirit of Volunteerism Awards for Work with Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Volunteer Food ProgramsThe Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) announced Uyen Hoang as a volunteer leader at the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards this April. As a customer service supervisor, Uyen is recognized by her positive attitude and cheery demeanor, regardless of the obstacles thrown her way. Her passion is easily sparked, especially her passion for helping those in... Read More »
April 17, 2015 – Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Team Member Jolie Hales Honored for Work as Head of SBGA Volunteer Leadership CommitteeEvery team needs a leader, and when the Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) sponsored a volunteer group, Jolie Hales was an easy choice. Since the SBGA Volunteer Leadership Committee was founded, Jolie has led the team to impactful volunteer events aimed at changing the lives of families and communities in the Orange County area. This April, Jolie... Read More »
April 17, 2015 – Vice President of Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Nathan Jurczyk Serves as Co-Chair of 2015 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards
The Spirit of Volunteerism Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognizes individual, group, and corporate team volunteers for their service to Orange County. Run by OneOC, this event aims to thank the volunteers who have helped build and fortify the communities and lives of families in the greater Orange County area. This year Nathan Jurczyk,... Read More »