This time last year, I boldly set a goal for Tripepi Smith to become an institution of local government. I think the sentiment was right, but in retrospect, the timeline was wrong.

Becoming an institution takes decades, and while we have been working in the local government world for 15 years, that is merely a blip on the timeline radar compared to the big pillars of local government: League of California Cities - 126 years; West Coast Arborists - 51 years; California JPIA - 45 years and HdL Companies - 40 years.

But the goal is right, and I need to readjust my youthful ambitions to a more patient reality.

In 2023, we added staff, clients, states and services. We continued finding ways to innovate within local government communication. We jumped into the fray to move the needle - our team likes to find problems and solve them. This 2023 lookback video is a great summary of just how much we accomplished in the past year.

For 2024, we plan to do more of the same. More conferences. More clients. More solutions. More talent. More states. More experience. More value. Bigger. Better. Stronger. Faster. Smarter. It is what institutions should do.

Team TS is growing and learning every day. Just as the firm evolves, so do the individual team members you have come to trust. It has been an exciting and challenging time for us, and I appreciate the confidence you place in our team to be your partner in communications. We look forward to your continued support as we pursue a path to institutional status.

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How Tripepi Smith Used Meltwater to Navigate a Crisis

Tripepi Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Meltwater aided our crisis communications response and kept our finger on the pulse of the media’s fluctuating coverage.

Learn more about how Meltwater can help.

Tripepi Smith Partners with California State University, San Marcos on Social Mobility Brochure

California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) tapped Tripepi Smith to assist with their Social Mobility Brochure.

Over six months, Tripepi Smith provided research, strategic content development and production management support. 

Get more project details and check out the brochure.

• Tripepi Smith Sponsors the Texas Women’s Leadership Institute
• The City of Orinda Partners with Tripepi Smith in Wildfire Prevention Efforts

Located in the heart of Southern California’s Desert Resort communities, the City of Indian Wells is recognized worldwide for its tranquil and luxurious resort environment. 

Tripepi Smith engaged with Indian Wells first in 2018 on an express communications assessment and since then has worked with the City on communications and marketing support.

Learn more about the City of Indian Wells.

Tripepi Smith offers a single-stop solution for the marketing and messaging needs of our clients.

From logo development to brochures, websites to email campaigns, social media to video, our integrated approach makes the process more efficient and effective for our clients.

Learn how our marketing services can help you.

Business Analyst Kaetlyn Hernandez brings an inventive and supportive spirit to the Tripepi Smith team with a background in several industries, such as public affairs, entertainment and non-profit.

Kaetlyn's clients include Climatec, CHEERS, City of Indian Wells, Culver City Rent Control & Tenant Protections Measure, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, California Contract Cities Association, Municipal Management Association of Northern California, Municipal Management Association of Southern California and National Demographics Corporation.

Watch Kaetlyn's interview to learn more about her work as a member of #TeamTS.

In her interview, Kaetlyn talks about how at Tripepi Smith she can combine her creative side with her passion for local government.

Meet the rest of our team in our 'Meet Tripepi Smith' series.

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