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Asset Preservation, Inc.
CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF EXCELLING IN 1031 EXCHANGES
For 35 years, Asset Preservation, Inc., has been what you might call a highly successful (ex)change agent. The API firm, founded and still run by Javier G. Vande Steeg, whose parent company is Stewart Information Services Corporation, has managed the transaction of more than 200,000 Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.

Predicting the Economy With Steven Yoder
PODCAST EPISODE: Predicting the future is hard, but we still like to try. Comstock’s contributor Steven Yoder breaks down his cover story “New Year, New Administration. What Can We Expect?” in which economists offer their insight on the next few years in the Capital Region. Which areas will see the most growth? Is it time to make the big moves or to play it safe? Find out in our latest episode.

Are You a Financial Avoidant?
These simple hacks will improve your relationship with money in 2025
My relationship to finances is like many people are with visiting the dentist: I turn into a ball of stress and dread that is, at minimum, embarrassing, and can actually be self-sabotaging. Here’s what helped.

New Year, New Administration. What Can We Expect?
The Capital Region’s economy in the first half of 2025 should be unspectacular but steady, forecasters say
The apocalyptic tenor of the recent election made it seem disaster was inevitable no matter who won. But at least on the economy, the first half of 2025 should be a sigh of relief, letting most businesses stick to small ball.
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El DORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
STRENGTHENING EL DORADO COUNTY NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Established in 1991, El Dorado Community Foundation serves the El Dorado County region with a mission of strengthening the community both now and for future generations. A dedicated team of six guides the foundation on its mission in partnership with a board of directors made up of 11 community members from throughout El Dorado County.
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Tri Counties Bank
BUILDING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SUCCESS IN 2025
Tri Counties Bank welcomes Lindsey Fudge as Managing Director of Middle Market Commercial Real Estate. She joined Tri Counties Bank this past October and is already busy forming and growing a team of lenders to help service middle market commercial real estate clients throughout California.
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TRI COUNTIES BANK
EMPOWERING THE PUBLIC SECTOR THROUGH STRATEGIC FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Vanessa Ryan brings her longtime banking experience and public sector banking expertise to Tri Counties Bank, stepping into the position of Senior Vice President, Lead Director of Public Sector Banking this past September.
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SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
PARTNERING WITH AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE TO HONOR HARDWORKING AND DEDICATED STAFF
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has enhanced its collaboration with American River College (ARC), a key institution within the Los Rios Community College District, through a generous donation that strives to recognize and support the hard work,
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BANK OF MARIN
PARTNERING WITH FEEDING TO THE FOOTHILLS TO TRANSFORM LIVES ONE MEAL AT A TIME
Feeding the Foothills (FTF) provides hunger relief across the communities and rural reaches of El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties. Founded in 1970, the organization — formerly known as Placer Food Bank — updated its name in September 2024 to reflect the breadth of its service area.
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TRI COUNTIES BANK
DEFINING SUCCESS THROUGH RELATIONSHIP BANKING
Tri Counties Bank welcomes Scott Myers as Head of Wholesale Banking. He will help grow the bank within middle market and specialty banking, commercial banking and business banking segments, as well as treasury management and merchant card services throughout the state of California.