Russian American Media Celebrates a Decade of Partnership as Title Sponsor and co-organizer of the 2025 BUSINESS EXPO in Rancho Cordova
PRESS RELEASE
Rancho Cordova, CA — June 26, 2025
Russian American Media (RAM) proudly announces its role as Title Sponsor and co-organizer of the highly anticipated 2025 BUSINESS EXPO taking place on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the City of Rancho Cordova. This dynamic event marks a major milestone, celebrating RAM’s 10-year partnership as a Diamond Investor with the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce.
The BUSINESS EXPO is a premier platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community organizations to connect, grow, and showcase their services to a diverse and multicultural audience. Designed to foster business development, health awareness, educational opportunities, nonprofit engagement, and career advancement the Expo is a catalyst for economic growth and community collaboration.
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“We are honored to celebrate a decade of partnership with the Rancho Cordova Chamber and to continue investing in the success of our local business community,” said Sergey Ivannikov, CEO of Russian American Media. “Events like the BUSINESS EXPO are vital to building strong relationships, fostering innovation, and empowering businesses to thrive.”
The Expo will feature:
• A vibrant showcase of local businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and healthcare providers • Networking opportunities for businesses to connect directly with multicultural consumers • Career advancement resources and employment opportunities for professionals
The BUSINESS EXPO is open to all businesses, organizations, and community members eager to expand their networks, find new opportunities, and contribute to the region’s economic vitality.
Vendor Booth Cost:
• $325 for businesses • $200 for nonprofits
Interested in participating? Contact RAM team directly at (916) 519-6461 to reserve your vendor booth or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Join us in Rancho Cordova on June 26 as we build new connections, celebrate partnerships, and create opportunities for a stronger future!
About Russian American Media (RAM)
Russian American Media is a leading multimedia company serving multicultural communities across California. Through its media platforms, live events, and community initiatives, RAM is dedicated to empowering businesses, celebrating diversity, and strengthening local economies.
Media Contact: SERGEY IVANNIKOV Founder & CEO Russian American Media, Inc.
– Market to new multicultural audience – Present your products – Bid for government contracts – Learn about business financing – Discover export opportunities
NON-PROFITS
– Learn about non-profit resources – Meet representatives of local charity organizations – Find your way to support community by volunteering – Support local non-profits
“This event is like a breath of fresh air for Sacramento. Thank you for organizing and hosting MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. As always, everything was perfect! It was a great honor for me to be among the participants. This important and necessary event helps to learn about various businesses in Sacramento and the Bay area. I promoted my product, increased the activity of my social media accounts, and made many friends!”
~ Inna Stiblina
Owner Inna’s Photography
You guys are doing such great work in the community, and I'm so glad to see and experience how RAM has progressed in representing different cultures in our region!
~ Tamare A Fleury
NAWBO-CA Director of Membership
The MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO is a fantastic event that bring together professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and expertise.
~ John Kabateck
Executive Director CA - National Federation of Independent Business
“Through the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO, Sergey Ivannikov and RAM team have worked with neighboring businesses to promote our economy, reduce unemployment, and give an opportunity for many in our local community.”
~ Senator Ted Gaines (Ret.)
Member California Board of Equalization
“With the help of RAM, Highlands has provided thousands of Slavic and many other multicultural residents the opportunity to learn English as a second language, earn their U.S. high school diploma, and learn a skill. All at No Cost!
Thank you Sergey and RAM team for all you do for the community!”
~ Murdock Smith
Executive Director Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools
“Thank you, Sergey Ivannikov for your amazing work and dedication, devoted to the economic growth, education, and professional development of our Slavic Community of Sacramento!”
~ Tanya Wright
The MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO Attendee
“The local team at Wells Fargo is very excited to be a part of and sponsor the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO with the RAM team! This is such an important opportunity for our community to come together and share our cultural history as well as connect with business leaders and owners across our region.”
~ Kevin Barri
Region Bank President Northern Golden State Region
“Thank you, we appreciate the partnership. You do an amazing job in the community. We look forward to continuing to work together.”
~ Kathy McKim
Vice President AT&T
“Congratulations Sergey Ivannikov, and organizing team with successful MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO!"
~ Sergey Terebkov
Board Member of Placer County Board of Education and President of Slavic-American Chamber of Commerce
“Glad to support the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO and to promote SMUD's career opportunities along with business and residential programs and services.”
~ Lori Okamoto
Supplier Diversity Advocate SMUD
“Had a great day with fabulous business people at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. Sergey Ivannikov and his team bring an exceptional event to our region... thank you all!”
~ Paul De La Torre
Real Estate Agent
“A great turnout at RAM’s Business & Career Expo. I love connecting with our community. Nice job RAM team!”
~ Erin Maurie
Communications Media Officer First 5
"This was a great opportunity to promote Lincoln and the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce to folks who may not be aware of all that we have to offer their businesses at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO! Our friend Sergey Ivannikov, RAM Founder and CEO is, as always, a hard working and gracious host."
~ Paul Joiner
Mayor City of Lincoln
“Thank you for inviting us to a great event! My staff enjoyed meeting and networking with the other agencies and community members. We would definitely love to participate again next year.”
~ Shavonne Powell
Program Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento
“It was a great event! Special Thanks and Congratulations to you!”
~ Sue Frost
Supervisor Sacramento County
“It was a pleasure and honor to participate at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. The networking was a great opportunity for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). CDCR looks forward in participating in next year’s expo!”
~ Nina A. Martinez
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
“Thank you for the invitation to the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. It is a pleasure for me to be a part of such a great event. Thank you again for the opportunity!”
~ Matilde Calderon
CALDECORP Calderon Insurance & Financial Services
“We really enjoyed the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO and met wonderful people. We look forward to next year.”
~ Cintia Castorena
General Manager Cricket Wireless
“Thank you for your continued partnership. DGS would love to support the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO next year.”
~ Danetta Jackson
Program Manager Procurement Division Department of General Services
“We want to thank you for inviting us to the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. We knew some of the people and met even more fine people. We were able to find out about businesses in our community. Thank you for this special opportunity.”
~ Pauline Roccucci
Mayor City of Roseville
“Thank you so much for making the event possible and having me attend!! It was a great event! You did a great job! I am interested in future events. Thank you again!”
~ Janet LaPerle
Facilities Management and Procurement California State Teachers' Retirement System
“Your MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO is impressive!!! Congratulations on building this excellent foundation for the Sacramento Community!!!”
~ Honey Lum
Director, Community Outreach Golden Harvest Parade
“I applaud you for choosing to run a small business in California. It takes determination and hard work but, as the backbone of our local economy, you make a huge difference in your communities. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to network with other small businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. And I’d like to commend Sergey Ivannikov and his team for another excellent event. I wish you much success in your business!”
~ Jim Nielsen
California State Senator 4th Senate District
“I want to thank you for inviting me to the event today. If you can keep me informed of any future events I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you! ”
~ Steve Woo
Mortgage Broker CorePlus Mortgage
“Sergey Ivannikov, I just wanted to say Congratulations on a great event! You and your team put together an amazing expo filled with diversity and community leaders. It was great seeing SMUD, Wells Fargo, Regional Transit and Highlands School, all who sit on our board. Please keep me updated on your upcoming events.”
~ Roy Arimoto
Operations/Membership Manager Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
“At the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO we had a great opportunity prospecting and educating community on the options to invest professionally, protect the assets, earn more income part time working remotely. It’s a great event for business owners to reach community!”
~ Dina Samodarov & Tatyana Ivanilov
Primerica
“Met some great people at MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. Congratulations to Sergey Ivannikov & team for organizing it!!!”
~ Sandra Salazar-Thompson
Event Attendee
“This event is like a breath of fresh air for Sacramento. Thank you for organizing and hosting MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. As always, everything was perfect! It was a great honor for me to be among the participants. This important and necessary event helps to learn about various businesses in Sacramento and the Bay area. I promoted my product, increased the activity of my social media accounts, and made many friends!”
~ Inna Stiblina
Owner Inna’s Photography
You guys are doing such great work in the community, and I'm so glad to see and experience how RAM has progressed in representing different cultures in our region!
~ Tamare A Fleury
NAWBO-CA Director of Membership
“This event is like a breath of fresh air for Sacramento. Thank you for organizing and hosting MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. As always, everything was perfect! It was a great honor for me to be among the participants. This important and necessary event helps to learn about various businesses in Sacramento and the Bay area. I promoted my product, increased the activity of my social media accounts, and made many friends!”
~ Inna Stiblina
Owner Inna’s Photography
You guys are doing such great work in the community, and I'm so glad to see and experience how RAM has progressed in representing different cultures in our region!
~ Tamare A Fleury
NAWBO-CA Director of Membership
The MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO is a fantastic event that bring together professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and expertise.
~ John Kabateck
Executive Director CA - National Federation of Independent Business
“Through the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO, Sergey Ivannikov and RAM team have worked with neighboring businesses to promote our economy, reduce unemployment, and give an opportunity for many in our local community.”
~ Senator Ted Gaines (Ret.)
Member California Board of Equalization
“With the help of RAM, Highlands has provided thousands of Slavic and many other multicultural residents the opportunity to learn English as a second language, earn their U.S. high school diploma, and learn a skill. All at No Cost!
Thank you Sergey and RAM team for all you do for the community!”
~ Murdock Smith
Executive Director Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools
“Thank you, Sergey Ivannikov for your amazing work and dedication, devoted to the economic growth, education, and professional development of our Slavic Community of Sacramento!”
~ Tanya Wright
The MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO Attendee
“The local team at Wells Fargo is very excited to be a part of and sponsor the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO with the RAM team! This is such an important opportunity for our community to come together and share our cultural history as well as connect with business leaders and owners across our region.”
~ Kevin Barri
Region Bank President Northern Golden State Region
“Thank you, we appreciate the partnership. You do an amazing job in the community. We look forward to continuing to work together.”
~ Kathy McKim
Vice President AT&T
“Congratulations Sergey Ivannikov, and organizing team with successful MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO!"
~ Sergey Terebkov
Board Member of Placer County Board of Education and President of Slavic-American Chamber of Commerce
“Glad to support the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO and to promote SMUD's career opportunities along with business and residential programs and services.”
~ Lori Okamoto
Supplier Diversity Advocate SMUD
“Had a great day with fabulous business people at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. Sergey Ivannikov and his team bring an exceptional event to our region... thank you all!”
~ Paul De La Torre
Real Estate Agent
“A great turnout at RAM’s MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. I love connecting with our community. Nice job RAM team!”
~ Erin Maurie
Communications Media Officer First 5
"This was a great opportunity to promote Lincoln and the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce to folks who may not be aware of all that we have to offer their businesses at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO! Our friend Sergey Ivannikov, RAM Founder and CEO is, as always, a hard working and gracious host."
~ Paul Joiner
Mayor City of Lincoln
“Thank you for inviting us to a great event! My staff enjoyed meeting and networking with the other agencies and community members. We would definitely love to participate again next year.”
~ Shavonne Powell
Program Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento
“It was a great event! Special Thanks and Congratulations to you!”
~ Sue Frost
Supervisor Sacramento County
“It was a pleasure and honor to participate at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. The networking was a great opportunity for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). CDCR looks forward in participating in next year’s expo!”
~ Nina A. Martinez
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
“Thank you for the invitation to the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. It is a pleasure for me to be a part of such a great event. Thank you again for the opportunity!”
~ Matilde Calderon
CALDECORP Calderon Insurance & Financial Services
“We really enjoyed the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO and met wonderful people. We look forward to next year.”
~ Cintia Castorena
General Manager Cricket Wireless
“Thank you for your continued partnership. DGS would love to support the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO next year.”
~ Danetta Jackson
Program Manager Procurement Division Department of General Services
“We want to thank you for inviting us to the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. We knew some of the people and met even more fine people. We were able to find out about businesses in our community. Thank you for this special opportunity.”
~ Pauline Roccucci
Mayor City of Roseville
“Thank you so much for making the event possible and having me attend!! It was a great event! You did a great job! I am interested in future events. Thank you again!”
~ Janet LaPerle
Facilities Management and Procurement California State Teachers' Retirement System
“Your MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO is impressive!!! Congratulations on building this excellent foundation for the Sacramento Community!!!”
~ Honey Lum
Director, Community Outreach Golden Harvest Parade
“I applaud you for choosing to run a small business in California. It takes determination and hard work but, as the backbone of our local economy, you make a huge difference in your communities. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to network with other small businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. And I’d like to commend Sergey Ivannikov and his team for another excellent event. I wish you much success in your business!”
~ Jim Nielsen
California State Senator 4th Senate District
“I want to thank you for inviting me to the event today. If you can keep me informed of any future events I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you! ”
~ Steve Woo
Mortgage Broker CorePlus Mortgage
“Sergey Ivannikov, I just wanted to say Congratulations on a great event! You and your team put together an amazing expo filled with diversity and community leaders. It was great seeing SMUD, Wells Fargo, Regional Transit and Highlands School, all who sit on our board. Please keep me updated on your upcoming events.”
~ Roy Arimoto
Operations/Membership Manager Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
“At the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO we had a great opportunity prospecting and educating community on the options to invest professionally, protect the assets, earn more income part time working remotely. It’s a great event for business owners to reach community!”
~ Dina Samodarov & Tatyana Ivanilov
Primerica
“Met some great people at MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. Congratulations to Sergey Ivannikov & team for organizing it!!!”
~ Sandra Salazar-Thompson
Event Attendee
“This event is like a breath of fresh air for Sacramento. Thank you for organizing and hosting MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. As always, everything was perfect! It was a great honor for me to be among the participants. This important and necessary event helps to learn about various businesses in Sacramento and the Bay area. I promoted my product, increased the activity of my social media accounts, and made many friends!”
~ Inna Stiblina
Owner Inna’s Photography
You guys are doing such great work in the community, and I'm so glad to see and experience how RAM has progressed in representing different cultures in our region!