And the last profiles from The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals after successful careers, plus guides to leading with compassion, seeking further education and complying with new laws for employers in California.
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Silver Linings
The pandemic has crushed most of the tourism industry, but some businesses have defied the odds
While many small and not-so-small businesses were roiled, some
have seen a windfall with people desperate to hop in their cars
and do something, anything, besides cook another dinner at home
and watch more Netflix.
Game of Skill
The Next Chapter: Mark Otero uses his gaming background in algorithms to program his quant hedge fund
In December 2019, a few months before the fastest drop in global
stock markets in financial history, Mark Otero launched Alice
Capital, a hedge fund designed to bypass emotion.
A New Mission
The Next Chapter: Former VSP CEO Roger Valine talks about his family, the community and business
Roger Valine joined VSP in 1973 and worked his way up from being
a management trainee to become the driving force as the CEO of
the Rancho Cordova company.
Still Swinging Away
The Next Chapter: After a long baseball career, Greg Vaughn has been flexing his entrepreneurial spirit and giving back
After 15 years as a Major League Baseball player for five teams,
Greg Vaughn now focuses on Vaughn’s Valley Foundation.
Feeling the Need to Still Help
The Next Chapter: Steve Ramirez, former board chair for Ronald McDonald House Charities, considers his options
For more than three decades, the Ronald McDonald House Charities
and the McDonald’s Corporation helped to define Ramirez, who
became a franchisee in Galt in 1988.
Three Keys to Leading
Learning how to trust, be vulnerable and listen well can make you a better leader
Some people are natural-born leaders, some learn leadership
skills and others fall into it.
Studying for the Next Chapter
A variety of degree and certificate programs are available for older and returning students
In the Capital Region, educational paths are plentiful for those
looking to make a transition.
New Law for Leaves
Employers need to adjust for expansion of family leave opportunities in California
Here’s what employers need to know about the new law that
took effect Jan. 1.
Three COVID-19-Related Laws to Know
Several 2021 laws focus on issues related to COVID-19.
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