Redwood Credit Union’s Eric Maldonado Honored for His Service to the Small Business and Latino Communities

San Francisco, CA – Eric Maldonado, business development manager for Redwood Credit Union, was recently honored by the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco (HCCSF) for his leadership and contribution in serving the small business community. And Mayor London Breed and Joshua Arce, Director of Workforce Development presented Maldonado with a Certificate of Honor for supporting the Latino small business community in San Francisco.

Included on the certificate were these words from Mayor London Breed: "Throughout your work as a community leader in San Francisco, you have demonstrated unwavering commitment to uplifting and supporting Latino small businesses. Further, during the COVID-19 global pandemic, you connected local businesses to local, state, and federal relief programs, disseminated critical safety information, provided financial advice, and helped spearhead innovative programs and initiatives. You have dedicated countless hours of your time striving to ensure that all local entrepreneurs and small business owners are supported, undoubtedly leaving a lasting mark on the lives of many."

"It’s an honor to receive these awards," said Maldonado. "I’m grateful to be able to support the San Francisco small business and Latino communities and to work for an employer like Redwood Credit Union that supports those efforts."

Small businesses are a key component of San Francisco’s culture and vibrancy, and Carlos Solórzano, CEO of HCCSF and Victor Reyes, Chairman of the Board at HCCSF honored Maldonado’s contribution in saying, "Your leadership and guidance to multiple organizations highlights the diversity of our small business community and supports the economic growth of San Francisco and the Bay Area."

About Redwood Credit Union

Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco. RCU offers complete financial services including checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, online and mobile banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, and more. Wealth management and investment services are available through CUSO Financial Services L.P., and insurance and auto-purchasing services are also offered through RCU Services Group (RCU’s wholly owned subsidiary). RCU has more than $7 billion in assets and serves more than 390,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah. For more information, call 1 (800) 479-7928, visit redwoodcu.org, or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for news and updates.