Golden State Warriors

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we'll highlight members of the Fuerza en Números ERG throughout the month! Today, we would like to highlight Cristina Pandol Sotomayor, Christian Delgadillo , Eva Salazar and Fernanda P. who share a piece of advice for Latinos entering the sports and entertainment field!

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The Golden State Warriors have unveiled a new Classic Edition uniform ahead of the 2024-25 season, it was announced yesterday. The new uniform pays tribute to the Warriors’ Philadelphia roots, where the team spent 16 years and won two NBA Championships. The uniforms will be worn for the first time during the team’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, October 29, at Chase Center.    Drawing inspiration from the iconic Philadelphia Warriors jersey, the new uniform incorporates a modern twist on the classic design, featuring an all-white colorway accented by touches of red, gold, and blue.  

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we'll highlight members of the Fuerza en Números ERG throughout the month! Today, we would like to highlight Christina Vargas, Rony Rocha, Andrea Sanchez- Lopez and Bri Urquiza who share a piece of advice for Latinos entering the sports and entertainment field!

Golden State Warriors Chief Financial Officer Josh Proctor has been named Bay Area CFO of the Year in the non-public company category by the San Francisco Business Times, it was announced yesterday. The announcement was made at the Bay Area CFO Awards at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards were established 18 years ago by the San Francisco Business Times, in partnership with Larkin Street Youth Services, to recognize the significant contributions of Chief Financial Officers in the region’s business and economy. With over 25 years of financial management experience, Proctor, entering his fifth season with the organization, oversees all financial operations for the Warriors, Chase Center and Thrive City. His key areas of responsibility include financial planning and analytics, accounting, tax, treasury, technology, real estate, strategy and analytics, and corporate development. He currently oversees a team of 64 professionals.    Throughout his tenure with the Warriors, Proctor has overseen the overall strategy and implementation of Thrive City’s retail offerings, working with over a dozen Bay Area operators to open locations in the district surrounding Chase Center. Additionally, Proctoroversaw the development of the financial model used in the evaluation and purchase of the Warriors’ WNBA expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries. In 2021, Proctor helped close the first private equity investment in an NBA franchise with Arctos Sports Partners. Congratulations, Josh Proctor!

Chase Center announced yesterday that the venue will host a West Coast Conference showdown between the University of San Francisco (USF) Dons and the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Game time and broadcast details will be announced at a later date.    This game follows the USF Legacy Doubleheader at Chase Center on Thursday, November 21, featuring the University of San Francisco’s women’s team taking on Boise State, followed by the men’s team hosting Memphis.   Tickets for the USF vs. Gonzaga men’s basketball match-up will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 25 at 10 a.m. at chasecenter.com. 

As we tip off Latino Heritage Month, we are excited to welcome our 2024-26 Fuerza en Números Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leadership team. Welcome Sergio L. M., Guadalupe Ventura, AWI-CH, Elisa Gomez and Paige D. to leadership roles, and thank you for your commitment and leadership.

Chase Center, in partnership with Accenture, released an economic impact report earlier this week estimating that the venue has generated $4.2 billion for the San Francisco economy, including over $2.9 billion in direct spend and over $1 billion in spend recirculation, since opening in 2019. The study, which was created in celebration of Chase Center’s fifth anniversary, measures activity from the more than 4.8 million fans who have attended the arenas over 400 diverse events across sports, music, comedy, theater, family entertainment, and more. Both direct and influenced economic activity in the San Francisco community across several key categories are measured in the report, including direct spend, indirect spend, induced effects and public sector effects.

Announcing Our New Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leaders for 2024-2026! We are excited to share that our ERGs have new leaders stepping into their roles for the 2024-2026 term! These dedicated individuals are poised to bring fresh perspectives and drive meaningful initiatives. A special thank you to our outgoing ERG leaders for their remarkable efforts and contributions over the past term. Your leadership has greatly advanced our ERG goals and fostered a stronger, more inclusive community. Here’s to a new era of leadership and continued impact!

The Golden State Warriors, United Airlines and the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), an affiliate of NMSDC are partnering to launch the 5th cohort of the Franchise Fund, a program for Bay Area small businesses from underrepresented communities that provides the education and skills to engage with corporate organizations for new business opportunities. The program is specifically designed for both emerging and established business-to-business (B2B) companies looking to enhance their capabilities in engaging with large corporate entities. This includes businesses aspiring to enter or expand within the B2B sector, as well as those already operating in these environments. Small businesses are encouraged to apply by September 13, 2024 to take part in this program. If you are a small business owner and are interested in applying, please visit https://lnkd.in/g-cDnrbh.