First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) announced its new “Spotlight on Tech” initiative as part of the First Tech Beyond program where each month, First Tech will highlight one of its local Portland Metro area Select Employer Group (SEG) companies or a tech-related non-profit through its sports partnerships with the Portland Timbers, Thorns, WNBA Portland, 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. Through its sports sponsorships, First Tech is celebrating the tech innovators who shape our world with its Spotlight on Tech initiative.

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.

First Tech partners with over 900 SEG companies, serving technology leaders who drive innovation across the world. As part of the First Tech family, our SEG partners are an important part of bringing financial wellness to the people of tech. They allow us to meet members where they are—within the companies driving innovation.

The Portland-metro area SEG organizations and nonprofits 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 non-profit 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.

“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,” said Ed Powers, Vice President of Specialized Services at First Tech. “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.”

Spotlight on Tech is more than just raising awareness for emerging tech companies—it’s a celebration of a shared passion for technology. First Tech is the credit union for the people of tech. Its members love tech. Its partners love tech. And through this initiative, First Tech is excited to share that enthusiasm with the broader community. Spotlight on Tech also reflects First Tech’s deep commitment to community engagement by featuring STEM-focused nonprofits that are shaping the future. Together, building a stronger, more connected community—one that thrives on learning, innovation, and a collective love for all things tech.

For more details about the First Tech Beyond Program, please click here.