SAN JOSE, Calif./HILLSBORO, Ore.–First Tech FCU has introduced a “Spotlight on Tech” initiative as part of its First Tech Beyond™ program in which it said each month it will highlight one of its local Portland Metro area select employer group (SEG) companies or a tech-related nonprofit through its sports partnerships with the Portland Timbers, Thorns, and Trail Blazers.
“The First Tech Beyond program, under the theme ‘Innovation Has No Offseason,’ celebrates the relentless pursuit of excellence by both the tech and sports communities,” the credit union said in a statement. “Through its sports sponsorships, First Tech is celebrating the tech innovators who shape our world with its Spotlight on Tech initiative.”
‘Host of Benefits’
According to First Tech, the Spotlight on Tech companies will reap a host of benefits, including enhanced visibility for growth through stadium and arena venue signage, business development opportunities with the chance to present relevant products to team executives, and other “valuable collaborations.”
The $17-billion First Tech said it partners with more than 900 SEG companies, serving technology leaders who “drive innovation across the world,” and said those companies are an important part of bringing financial wellness to the people of tech.
The Summer Cohort
According to First Tech, the Portland-metro area SEG organizations and nonprofit that will be featured in the Spotlight on Tech 2025 summer cohort (June to September) include:
- Biamp: “A leading provider of innovative, networked media solutions that connect people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences. For more than 45 years, Biamp has developed professional AV solutions that enable great communication for spaces ranging from small rooms to large public venues.”
- LegitScript: “Helps the world’s biggest search engines, online marketplaces, payment companies, and social media platforms stay safe and compliant. We monitor global regulations and identify risks tied to websites, products, merchants, and platforms — so our clients can avoid threats, protect their users, and grow with confidence.”
- Project LEDO: “A nonprofit that offers hands-on science and technology programs for children from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income communities.”
- Responsive: “The global leader in Strategic Response Management, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. Its AI-powered Responsive Platform empowers more than 2,000 companies including 25 of the Fortune 100 to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and improve employee experiences by managing responses at scale.”
‘Celebratory Extension’
“The Spotlight on Tech initiative is a celebratory extension of First Tech Beyond, showcasing the innovative achievements shared by both the people of tech and sports teams,” VP-Specialized Services Ed Powers said in a statement. “We are honored to support the financial goals of many leading tech companies, and, in turn, we created this initiative to further shine a light on local tech advancements to the sports community.”
First Tech has more than 700,000 members.