SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 2, 2026--
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group. This award recognizes RCU’s ongoing commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture, supporting work-life balance, and promoting the well-being and professional growth of its team members.
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Newsweek selected companies through a comprehensive evaluation process that included online employee reviews, publicly available data, media monitoring, workplace industry surveys and research, and more than 120 workplace performance indicators. The assessment measured key factors contributing to employee satisfaction, organizational effectiveness, and workplace excellence.
“This recognition is a reflection of our 1,100 incredible team members and the culture they help create every day,” said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. “At RCU, we remain committed to providing an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow while serving our members and community with excellence.”
The study conducted by Plant-A insights Group in partnership with Newsweek, analyzed millions of employee’s reviews and evaluated thousands of midsize employers across the United States. Companies were assessed on factors including leadership, compensation, career development, workplace culture, belonging, and work-life balance.
“This definitive ranking elevates the midmarket leaders who have proven their resilience and operational excellence,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-In-Chief of Newsweek. “For our readers, this list serves as a trusted validation tool, identifying the most reliable, forward-thinking midsize companies positioned for long-term collaborative success.”
RCU has also been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for three years in a row and one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women.
About Redwood Credit Union
Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco. With a mission to passionately serve the best interests of its members, team members, and communities, RCU delivers many ways for its members to save and build money through checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, digital banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, and more. Wealth management and investment services are available through Redwood Wealth Management, and insurance and auto-purchasing services are also offered through RCU Services Group (RCU’s wholly owned subsidiary). RCU ended May at $10.6 billion in assets and $13.2 billion in assets under management and serves more than 536,000 members with full-service branches in San Francisco and across the North Bay. For more information, call 1 (800) 479-7928, visit redwoodcu.org, or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for news and updates.
Redwood Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union
The dust began settling Thursday around the NHL more than 24 hours into free agency, with a handful of high-profile players still on the market and the league's career goal-scoring record-holder back for another season.
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane and two-time winner Vladimir Tarasenko were among the top unrestricted free agents available by late afternoon. Jason Robertson headlines the restricted free agents without a contract as the Dallas Stars work to get him signed.
The Washington Capitals needed very little to bring Alex Ovechkin back, re-signing him to a bonus-laden deal with a $1 million salary that will make him $9 million at age 41 as long as he plays in 10 games. The Capitals made sure to keep enough salary cap space open to fit Ovechkin during an offseason in which they added Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais.
“I’m truly happy for him,” said John Carlson, a teammate for 16-plus seasons, who signed a two-year, $17 million deal with Tampa Bay. “I felt that he really wanted to come back, and I’m glad that he came to that decision. I think it’s great for everyone. I think it’s great for hockey.”
A day after landing prized free agent goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, the Toronto Maple Leafs continued their offseason transformation by signing former Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime to a three-year contract.
Kane is still available after spending the past three years with Detroit. Kane is 37 now and a decade removed from winning the Hart Trophy as MVP when he led the league in scoring. Also unsigned are wingers Tarasenko and Anthony Mantha, who is coming off a career year, and forward Claude Giroux, who is still chasing a championship at 38.
The first day of free agency featured more than 55 players changing places across the league with more than $360 million worth of contracts. And that's not even counting Bowen Byram becoming the highest-paid defenseman at an average salary of $12.5 million beginning in 2027 under his new deal with Chicago after he was acquired in a trade with Buffalo.
Byram's time with that distinction may be short if Colorado gets a new contract done with two-time Norris Trophy-winner Cale Makar, which also would go into effect in 2027-28.
The Minnesota Wild were busy in re-signing their own free agents and acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with Calgary. The Flames acquired defenseman Jake Middleton and three draft picks, including a second-rounder in 2029. Calgary also agreed to retain 50% of the $4.9 million Coleman is owed in the final year of his contract.
The 34-year-old Coleman has 10 seasons of NHL experience and posted his fourth 20-goal season last year, finishing with 20 goals and 35 points. Matta is a 13-year NHL player noted for his defensive play. The 30-year-old Middleton leaves Minnesota after four-plus seasons.
The Wild signed Maxim Shabanov for $1.6 million for next season after the New York Islanders decided not to bring back the Russian winger.
Minnesota is also bringing back two players by re-signing defenseman Zach Bogosian ($1.25 million) and right winger Nick Foligno ($900,000) to one-year deals.
Building the future of the Canadiens took another step forward with an extension for Jakub Dobes, the self-described “goofy goalie” who was one of the stars of their run to the Eastern Conference Final. Dobes got a three-year extension from 2027-30 worth just over $16 million, with the final four digits of his annual average salary ($5,357,575) matching his No. 75 jersey number.
“I feel like it was really important this summer to kind of get it done with,” Dobes said on a video call with reporters. “Where I come from in the Czech Republic, it’s a lot of money. I’m really happy, especially for my family that we have this all together. I cannot really get satisfied. I don’t feel like the money is too important to me. I’m just happy I can focus on hockey and have a clear mind and try to win a championship with Montreal.”
The team earlier this week signed rookie of the year finalist Ivan Demidov to an eight-year, $73 million deal through 2035. Captain Nick Suzuki is signed through ‘30, while wingers Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield and defensemen Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, Mike Methson and Kaiden Guhle are all under contract through ’31.
AP Sports Writer Dave Campbell in St. Paul, Minnesota, contributed to this report.
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FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
FILE - Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux (28) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker,File)
FILE - Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 13, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara,File)
