A HAPPY NEW YEAR
from all of us at CP&A! Thank you to each of our friends, clients, and colleagues for your continued support throughout 2017. We welcome the New Year with joyous spirits and are confident 2018 will be the best year yet! We invite you to continue reading to learn about what some of our clients are up to and to discover exciting things happening at CP&A.
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CALTRANS IN ACTION!
Anyone who lives in California understands the mobility problems and challenges we face. When someone thinks of mobility, they may generally think of personal transportation; however, it’s a much larger scope than that. Enter Caltrans and the California Freight Mobility Plan (CFMP).
The California Freight Advisory Committee (
CFAC) meets quarterly to participate in the development of the CFMP, to serve as a forum for the discussion of freight-related topics, to help coordinate regional freight priorities with other organizations, and to advise the State on freight-related priorities, issues, projects, and funding needs.
CP&A is honored to be working with Caltrans on the CFMP for 2019. As part of the outreach process, CP&A presented to CFAC during their November 29th meeting in San Francisco to gain initial feedback regarding the process. On February 20
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, CP&A will revisit San Francisco to walk through the format for our public workshops and engage the many stakeholders that are CFAC members. We look forward to engaging with stakeholders and members of the public across the state to discuss how best to plan for the future of Freight in CA.
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GRAND OPENING: MORE BEDS FOR MORE PATIENTS
CP&A is proud to support the grand opening event of CHOC Children's new 18-bed pediatric mental health unit on March 27th. The celebratory event will include CHOC VIPs, Saddleback Church founders Rick and Kay Warren, and a variety of elected officials. CP&A assisted the CHOC team in organizing the groundbreaking event last fall, and we are equally proud to play a part in this special event to mark the opening of such an innovative project, which will be an invaluable resource for families whose children struggle with mental illness.
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WELCOME, OBRIA & SOCALGAS!
We are excited to introduce our two newest clients, Obria Medical Clinics of Southern California and Southern California Gas Company. Obria is the largest network of life-affirming women's health clinics in Southern California, with locations in Orange, Mission Viejo, Long Beach and a mobile clinic. CP&A will be providing operational and fundraising support for the non-profit organization, which provides low-cost medical services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, well-woman, and prenatal care for women in need.
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CP&A is also proud to be partnering with SoCalGas on its Advanced Meter Infrastructure project. The Advanced Meter technology upgrade is a natural step in SoCalGas’ evolution of service and reflects its commitment to delivering safe and reliable natural gas, enhancing customer service, and improving air quality. We look forward to serving both of these clients!
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#OCGAMECHANGERS2018
CP&A joined 700 of the Orange County's leading businesses at the Orange County Business Council's (OCBC) Annual Dinner on February 8th. The #OCGameChangers theme -- highlighting the local leading innovators in the areas of technology, science, and ending homelessness -- was capped off with a keynote speech by Robert Herjavec of the Emmy award-winning TV show, "Shark Tank." Fun fact: "Shark Tank" only has that title in America, while in most countries it is known as “Dragon’s Den.”
Congratulations to Lucy Dunn, OCBC CEO, and incoming Chairman of the OCBC Board, Steve Churm, on
another successful and memorable event!
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WE ARE PLEASED TO INTRODUCE...
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PAUL SIMONDS,
VICE PRESIDENT
Simonds brings more than 15 years of public affairs, strategic communications and government relations experience to the firm. Before joining CP&A, Simonds was a public affairs manager with SoCalGas, where he represented the nation’s largest natural gas utility company before 13 jurisdictions in Orange County. Before that, he consulted with Cerrell Associates in Los Angeles and served as the communications manager for Western Growers, an agricultural trade association representing Arizona and California’s specialty crop sector.
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CLARE VENEGAS,
VICE PRESIDENT
Venegas has nearly 20 years of executive management and strategic communications experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Most recently, she served as President of Obria Medical Clinics and previously served as Executive Director for the politically influential Lincoln Club of Orange County. She has held media relations and corporate communications positions for the Transportation Corridor Agencies and technology manufacturers in Silicon Valley and OC.
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JESSE RAMIREZ,
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Ramirez brings advocacy and communications skills honed in the state legislature and state agencies, most recently serving as Information Officer for Board of Equalization Fourth District under the leadership of Chairwoman Harkey. His experience includes community and nonprofit development, serving as a director for both the Veterans Housing Alliance, assisting veterans in obtaining affordable homeownership, and Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council, which provides underrepresented minorities with resources in education, technology, and financial literacy.
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PLANNING, TEAM BONDING, AND PAUL ANKA
What better way to start off 2018 than with an amazing office retreat in the beautiful La Quinta? The weekend was filled with planning, team-building, delicious food, and even Paul Anka! We successfully completed planning for the year and came up with ways that we can better serve our clients. Not only did we set aside time for work, but we also made some room for play. We had the opportunity to see the incredibly talented Paul Anka perform, and it was a spectacular show! We later put our singing skills to the test as we sang karaoke together. We had an incredible time and are excited for what we have planned for this year!
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