Dublin Leaders Honored As 'Game Changers'

From Innovation Tri-Valley: With more than 450 tech companies alone in the Tri-Valley region today, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) honored thirteen organizations with 2018 #GameChanger Awards as those who are creating a better world while living a better life today in the East Bay region. Dublin based Hexcel Corporation, created the first material to ever touch down on the moon with Apollo 11’s aluminum honeycomb footpads. The company is a global leader in advance composites technology, now holding more than 1,350 patents worldwide. Challenge Dairy Products, is a Dublin based company that has just celebrated its 100 anniversary and been an innovator from day one. The company was nominated for the many firsts the company pioneered in the dairy industry including being the first to ban the use of growth hormones.

The organizations were showcased by ITV Board Member Steve Lanza, Vice President of Lam Research, who heralded both organizations as regional #GameChangers for their bold innovation and leadership. “The Tri-Valley is humming with investment and innovation,” said Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15). “It’s my honor to represent this vibrant business community, including my hometown of Dublin, and tout its accomplishments on Capitol Hill. The #GameChangers here are changing the game and brightening
the future for the entire nation.” “Tri-Valley businesses are changing the landscape locally and around the world both through legacy companies with 100 years of product excellence, and early stage startups who are attracting high profile investors,” said Dale Kaye, CEO of Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group. “We are proud that the 2018 #GameChangers join a prestigous list of past recipients including GE Digital, Bishop Ranch, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, NeoTract and Topcon.”

The Tri-Valley region is an economic powerhouse complimented by wine country hospitality and open spaces. The Tri-Valley is comprised of the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Samon and the Town of Danville, and includes includes portions of Alameda County and Contra Costa County. Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is a collaborative of business leaders, educators, elected officials, and community leaders advancing the economic vitality of the region, while advancing the Tri-Valley as The Heart of California
Innovation. For more information about Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group visit
innovationtrivalley.org.

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