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Blue Jay Racing is a student-run design team open to all undergraduate students. The program was founded in 2004. The team competes annually in three international events put on by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Students design, build, and race a single seat off-road vehicle against a total of ~200 teams representing 14 nations and nearly 4,000 young engineers. The award-winning program offers student engineers an educational experience that goes beyond what the classroom can offer. Aside from the technical knowledge gained, the team-based skills learned through such a rigorous endeavor develops leaders well prepared to enter industry and academia. At each competition the team competes in four of six dynamic events (Acceleration, Maneuverability, Rock Crawl, Suspension and Traction, Hill Climb and Sled Pull) as well as three static events (a sales presentation, design presentations and a cost report). To cap off the competition, the team will also race in a grueling four-hour endurance race. Team members learn as much at competition as from designing and building their vehicle throughout the rest of the year. In addition to their own learning it is also important to the team that all members participate. At competition the team is always working, whether repairing their vehicle or planning and preparing for the next days events. With so much to do and so little time every member contributes to the teams success.
Pinion is a business advisory provider, ‘U.S. Top 100 accounting firm, and global leader in food and agriculture consulting. With roots dating back to 1932, the firm has expanded upon traditional tax and accounting services to deliver increased value and growth for clients through its specialized advisory in the areas of sustainability, government affairs, farm programs, land/water management, financial management, succession planning, and business strategy – to name a few. Pinion provides insight and solutions for food and agriculture, biofuels, and manufacturing industries, as well as regionally-focused businesses. The firm serves domestic and international clientele from locations spanning the United States, Australia, and globally through partners and affiliates. Visit www.pinionglobal.com. *Attest services provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.
Club Champion is a premier golf club fitting company founded in 2010 and based in Willowbrook, Illinois. With over 140 locations across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia, the company specializes in custom golf club fitting and building services. Their goal is to enhance golfers performance by providing tailored solutions that deliver longer and more accurate shots based on individual swing characteristics. The company offers unbiased, tour-quality fittings with access to a vast selection of over 50,000 to 65,000 clubhead, shaft, and grip combinations from more than 65 brands. Each fitting session typically lasts around three and a half hours and utilizes advanced technology, including TrackMan launch monitors and SAM PuttLab systems, to ensure precise measurements. Club Champion assembles custom golf clubs in a centralized facility near Chicago, catering to a diverse clientele that includes both amateur and professional golfers. With a commitment to quality and performance, Club Champion conducts over 100,000 fittings annually, making high-quality custom fitting accessible to a wide range of players.