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Principal Financial Group |
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 Founded in 1879, the Principal Financial Group® (The Principal®) is a retirement and global asset manager leader. The Principal offers businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement, investment expertise and insurance, through its diverse family of financial services companies.
A member of the FORTUNE 500®, the Principal Financial Group has $335.8 billion in assets under management and serves some 16.5 million customers worldwide from offices in 15 countries throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. The Principal Financial Group, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFG.
Solutions for Individuals
A little planning is all you need to help turn your financial dreams into realities. And at the Principal Financial Group, we'll give you an edge when it comes to accomplishing your financial goals.
- Insurance
- Investments
- Retirement Solutions
Solutions for Businesses
Need a 401(k) plan, group insurance, wellness program, or health benefits for your employees? The Principal Financial Group (The Principal) can give you an edge when it comes to protecting your business and offering benefits to your executives and employees.
- Retirement Solutions
- Life & Health
- Owner & Key Employee Solutions
For more information or if you have questions please contact Katherine Lee at (916) 773-3343 x330 or
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InterWest Insurance Services |
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 InterWest Insurance Services has been a trusted insurance broker partner since 1910. It has been so because it has extensive experience creating comprehensive insurance programs and has worked with numerous business segments, giving it a better understanding of the challenges encountered in today’s business environment.
One of InterWest’s areas of insurance expertise is helping businesses better control the cost and risk associated with Employee Benefits, including group health insurance. By developing targeted strategies and solutions to help meet employer needs, its professionals work with you to determine your specific goals & objectives and offers an array of employee healthcare benefits—employer-paid and voluntary—backed by the service, compliance, and claims management components needed to better ensure your program optimizes coverage, maximizes profits, and reduces your liability.
Some of InterWest’s Employee Benefit specialties include and are not limited to: Group Health, Group Dental, Group Vision, Group Life, Healthcare Reform Compliance, COBRA compliance, Employee Assistance Programs, Human Resource Consulting, Long-Term Care, Voluntary Benefits and more.
InterWest offers employers the professional services of local brokers, together with the knowledge and experience of one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms. Both employers and employees alike benefit from Employee Benefits through InterWest Insurance Services.
To see how your business can benefit from InterWest’s comprehensive suite of Employee Benefit programs and services, please contact your local Employee Benefits Broker professional at 916.609.8387 or
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Sacramento Prosper 2011 A Resounding Success |
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A contingent of ten Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce members traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Convention and meet with staff of the SBA, the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce as well as several members of the Legislature to discuss issues of importance to the SBCC’s members.
Through surveys completed by Chamber members, the planning committee agreed that the goals of this inaugural trip should include:
- Bringing local issues to the forefront
- Developing relationships with Legislators and staff
- Researching SBA and MBDC opportunities, and
- Raising awareness of green sector business and workforce opportunities
The planning committee for this historic trip included Mel Assagai of Strategic Counsel, Erica Manuel of SMUD , Cheryl Brownlee of CB Communications, Dr. Melissa Brown, Owner/Principle of Pathworks Business Development Center and SBCC Board Member and Alisa Okelo-Odongo of PG&E.
Working closely with the Chamber on these efforts was Nathan Dietrich, District Director for Congresswoman Doris Matsui and Jim O’Neal, District Director for the SBA. Their support and efforts were invaluable.
Hosting meetings held at the Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency were Carlos E. Guzman, Sr. National Business Development Specialist and Holden Hoofnagle, Chief of the Office of Business Development.
The team also met with Marie C. Johns, Deputy Administrator of the SBA; Eugene Cornelius, Deputy Assoc. Administrator, Office of Field Operations; and John J. Sears, Special Advisor of the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development.
Further support of the SBCC’s efforts came from Legislative Assistant to Barbara Lee, Chris Lee.
Meeting with Congresswoman Doris Matsui of course was like meeting with an old friend. Her support has never wavered.
Meeting with Senator Barbara Boxer was a wonderful surprise. She is acutely aware of the special circumstances our region faces living in the seat of the state’s Capital and assured the group that every effort would be made by her office to offer support to all of our concerns.
With limited time meetings with other Representatives were not possible, but packets of information were left in the offices of Congressman Dan Lungren, Gregory Meeks, James Clyburn, Maxine Waters, Laura Richardson and Karen Bass.
Perhaps a major highlight of the visit was finding out that the SBCC Foundation’s successful Young Entrepreneurs Academy was well known among several representatives in both the Agency and Congressional offices visited. In fact, it was suggested that the Academy might easily be used as a model for the President’s initiative moving forward on young entrepreneurship.
Azizza Davis Goines, President/CEO of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce stated, “I’ve attended the Congressional Black Caucus several years now. I began two years ago envisioning taking a group of Chamber members back to this convention and meeting with members of Congress. This was a dream come true. I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout out to my cousin Keith Wright who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Congressional Black Caucus Convention. Keith was very instrumental in navigating our group to special events and providing information that was very helpful in our planning. Next year we hope that our group will grow in size and we no doubt hope that we will be met with the same open arms and enthusiasm as we experienced this year.”
The four day convention ended with the contingent attending the Phoenix Awards Banquet on September 24, 2011 where Congressman John Lewis, former boxer and businessman George Foreman and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson were honored for their work. The evening was capped with a visit from both President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama who were gracious enough to meet and shake hands with many attending the dinner after a rousing speech focusing on continued hard work and a plea for support of all in attendance to push for passage of the Jobs Bill.
Of course this trip would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors. Our sincerest thanks to Western Health Advantage, SMUD, McDonalds, AT&T, Uptown Studios, and PG&E.
A very special thank you to the staff of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, Letitia “Tish” Buchanan and Mary Cecchi.   
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Uptown Studios is a Sacramento graphic design group, working with businesses and organizations to create marketing and print materials since 1992.
Owner Tina Reynolds and her top-notch team of employees create websites, brochures, logo/brand designs and identities and use state of the art videography and social media marketing techniques.
They take great pride in all the work that they do as a team; fighting for equality, changing the face of homelessness, and connecting with a multitude other nonprofit groups to work together on important issues in their community and throughout California.
Contact us 916-446-1082 or email
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DuSharme Thomas with DLT Wealth Advisory |
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 DuSharme Thomas is the founder of DLT Wealth Advisory. DLT Wealth is an investment advisory firm, and provider of client-driven personal Financial Planning, Investment Consulting, and Portfolio Monitoring services. DLT Wealth works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them create their personalized financial plan of action. The financial plan is designed to move each client’s current financial situation closer to the fulfillment of their goals and commitments. For all clients, DLT Wealth helps reduce investment-related taxes, increase security while in retirement, and help prepare an efficient estate for the benefit of their intended heirs.
Recently DuSharme was able to secure a new benefit for members of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce. The benefit was obtained with the support and efforts of Azizza Davis Goines, President/CEO of the Sacramento Black Chamber. Today, members of the Sacramento Black Chamber are able to apply for permanent life insurance and receive a member only premium discount of 15%. DuSharme and Azizza agree life insurance is important for every household and business. They look forward to assisting Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce members with their legacy planning needs.
DuSharme Thomas is a Personal Financial Advisor. In 1996, she passed the California and Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) examinations enabling her to offer life insurance, general securities, and investment advice. DuSharme is a Sac State alumna. From CSU Sacramento she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She says her education and commitment helped her pass every professional examination on her first attempt. Since 2003, DuSharme has been self-employed as a financial advisor. July 2011, marks her 15th year working in the financial services industry.
DuSharme is also a native of Sacramento. She supports her community by facilitating financial education workshops and speaking engagements to help inform all who are interested in learning more about saving and investing.
DuSharme says it is ironic she spends much of her time helping people prepare for their own retirement, when she has no intention to fully retire. DuSharme’s retirement plan is to never stop encouraging and supporting those who dare to dream.
Dream It! Plan It! Live It!
DLT Wealth Advisory
DuSharme L. Thomas, President and Financial Advisor
1104 Corporate Way, Sacramento, CA 95831
O: 916-395-4434 F:916-244-0459
www.DThomasWealth.com
DuSharme L. Thomas is an Investment Advisor Representative. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Ameritas Investment Corp, (AIC), member FINRA/SIPC. AIC and DLT Wealth Advisory are not affiliated. |
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