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Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – American Association of University Women (AAUW) The Porterville American Association of University Women – AAUW is a local organization that is affiliated with State and National Branches. AAUW national is celebrating its 143-year anniversary; our local branch is celebrating 94 years of providing services and events to the Porterville community…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Goodwill Industries of South Central California
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Goodwill Industries of South Central California Goodwill Industries of South Central California proudly serves the Porterville community, fulfilling our mission every day. Our first store in Porterville, located at 910 W. Henderson Avenue, opened on July 18, 2011, with a Grand Opening on August 4, 2011. Since then, Goodwill has…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – The Elks Lodge
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – The Elks Lodge As a long-standing fraternal organization, the Elks Lodge has been uniting members through community services, philanthropy and fellowship for over 150 years. The Elks were founded and are still committed to promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. Porterville Elks…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Isabella Racca of Sugar Buzz
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Isabella Racca of Sugar Buzz Isabella Racca – sugar buzz My name is Isabella Racca. I am a 14-year-old small business Owner of Sugar Buzz Freeze Dried Candies. I’m in the 8th grade this year. I’m a member of the Porterville Chamber of Commerce. I love to play basketball and flag football.…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Toshia Escalera of Porterville Drycleaners
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Toshia Escalera of Porterville Drycleaners Toshia Escalera – Porterville Drycleaners I started out working at the Press Shop drycleaners in Lindsay as a young girl in 2001. We had a fire in our Porterville shop in 2003 and when we reopened I came to work in the Porterville shop. I worked while…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Kimberly Winsborrow of EV Insurance Solutions
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Kimberly Winsborrow of EV Insurance Solutions Kimberly Winsborrow – EV Insurance Solutions Kimberly Winsborrow is a seasoned Health Insurance Agent and owner of EV Insurance Solutions, with five years of dedicated experience specializing in Medicare and Covered California. With a client-centered approach and comprehensive expertise, she assists individuals in navigating the complexities…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Gail Nuckols of Nuckols Ranch
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Gail Nuckols of Nuckols Ranch Gail Nuckols – Nuckols Ranch Hello I’m Gail Nuckols. The founder, Architect and co-owner of Nuckols Ranch. I have lived my whole life here in Porterville. I started working at the Hallmark store on Main St. doing floral arrangements. I then moved to the Flower Mill and…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Shelley Cumming of J&R Meat Company
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Shelley Cumming of J&R Meat Company Shelley Cumming – J&R Meat Company Shelley Cumming was raised in Springville, California. An animal lover from a young age, Shelley grew up raising livestock, primarily sheep and beef, and was involved in youth agricultural programs. Many childhood memories and habits of hard work were made…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Juanita Zavala of Balloon Imaging
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Juanita Zavala of Balloon Imaging Juanita Zavala – Balloon Imaging Juanita Zavala moved to Porterville from Long Beach in 1980 with her husband Roberto and one year old toddler Bobby. In 1982 Juanita gave birth to her son Michael. Juanita made her living as an x-ray technician with Family Health Care Network.…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Morganne Clark of SheMogul Media
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Morganne Clark of SheMogul Media Morganne Clark – SheMogul Media Morganne Clark, Executive Director of Finance & Operations for SheMogul Media, Morganne has a decade’s worth of experience in the fair and event industry, working in several leadership roles throughout her career. Morganne is a Porterville native, graduating from Granite Hills High…
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