San Ramon 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 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. San Ramon based BRIIA, the Bishop Ranch Intelligence Innovation Accelerator, was nominated in celebration of the giant steps it has taken to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem as it established the first integrated data innovation accelerator in the Bay Area. iQUEST, was nominated as a California High School program that puts students to work in environments they are considering pursuing as a career giving them their first real life connections. Both organizations were introduced by Cincy Siljestrom, CEO of the San Ramon based Donor Network West, a recipient of a 2017 #GameChangers Award. Siljestrom heralded both companies as regional #GameChangers for their continual innovation and leadership.

“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 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.”

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
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