Corporate Partners and Sponsors
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PLATINUM
Pacific Light Studios
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Roberta Kiphuth, President |
OVERVIEW
Pacific Light Studios is a media and video production company located in the heart of Silicon Valley’s Moffett Business Park. We provide complete video production services, livestreaming, and digital photography as well as studio rentals. Part of Detati Communications Inc, PLS serves the corporate and agency communities.
Notable clients:
ABC, BBC, DML Marketing, Dreamtek , ESPN, Fortinet, IDEC, ITV Studios, Jack Morton, Meeting Tomorrow, Patina Pictures, Taylor Group, Trimarq, Veritas, Zscaler
Notable accomplishments:
- Recognition in the San Jose Business Journal’s “Book of Lists” as one of the top 20 agencies in Silicon Valley in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017-2022.
- Corporate Partner: National Association of Women Business Owners, Silicon Valley, 2009-2022
- 2003 ABBY Award nomination for continued marketing support of the Peninsula Symphony
GOLD
Bank of America
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Catherine Ennis |
OVERVIEW
Perkins Coie, LLP
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 Marina Gatto Senior Vice President/Regional Manager 650-838-4465 https://www.perkinscoie.com/ |
OVERVIEW
SILVER
Bright Bird Creative
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Robin Fisher (831) 338-2834 www.brightbirdcreative.com |
OVERVIEW
In a world of sameness, dare to stand out!
Is your business image: Boring? Uninspiring? Humdrum? Vanilla? Flat? Undistinctive?
We have the technical skills and design chops to get you noticed!
We will deliver a custom crafted business image that is: Exceptional. Distinguished. Unique. Standout. Incomparable. Novel. Cutting Edge. Innovative. Fresh. Contemporary. Extraordinary. Brand relevant. Momentous. Superlative. Elegant. Gorgeous. Splendid. Memorable. Noteworthy. Striking. Captivating. Engaging. Charming. Inviting. Appealing. Effective.
We specialize in full brand package rollouts (logo, print collateral, website) but accept one-off projects as well. Need a business card, logo, or a quick brochure?
Contact us today to discuss your project.
Silicon Valley Business Journal
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 Brian Carolan Senior Vice President/Regional Manager 408 299-1816 https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose |
OVERVIEW
Heritage Bank of Commerce
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 Roxanne Vane Senior Vice President/Regional Manager (408) 792-4019 www.heritagebankofcommerce.com |
OVERVIEW
BRONZE
Miles Consulting Group
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Monika Miles Founder (408) 888-9052 www.milesconsultinggroup.com |
OVERVIEW
Miles Consulting was founded in 2002 by Monika Miles and Bill Labhart as Labhart Miles Consulting Group. Monika and Bill left Big 4 public accounting to start the firm because they believed they could offer clients more cost effective, personalized service.
We are proud to have served clients across the country, of all sizes, and in many industries. We’ve assisted clients with multi-state issues, economic nexus and sales tax compliance, California and other state-specific tax credits and incentives, and audit support, among others.
Benefits Simplified Insurance
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Flordelisa Vega Harris Founder (408) 202-2776 www.benefitssimplified.biz |
OVERVIEW
Benefits Simplified Insurance Solutions, LLC was founded on the belief that benefits should be simple to understand, whether you’re a start-up, group, individual or family. With the ongoing changes in healthcare reform and the complexities of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), consumers need an advocate to help with the requirements, administration and communications. Through our professional expertise and guidance, we can provide the right level of benefits based on your current and anticipated needs.
We bring over 25 years of insurance industry experience ranging from established partnerships with insurance carriers in the marketplace to being an expert as a broker and consultant. Our work experience includes extraordinary client relations, account management from implementation to maintenance, ACA compliance and education, and new business sales.
STUDENT SPONSOR
Hood & Strong, LLP
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 Jennifer Dizon Audit and Advisory Partner (408) 998-8400 http://www.hoodstrong.com |
OVERVIEW
A Tradition of Excellence
Founded in 1917, Hood & Strong LLP is one of Northern California’s oldest, largest and most respected public accounting firms, providing audit, business advisory, tax, and information technology services to nonprofit organizations and privately held businesses throughout the United States.
Our San Francisco and San Jose offices are home to a team of more than 100 professionals, led by 13 partners who maintain an active involvement with every engagement. We are small enough to develop and maintain close working relationships with our clients — and large enough to provide them with the depth and breadth of services and expertise they need to navigate an increasingly complex financial and reporting landscape and achieve their business and financial goals.
We are proud of our legacy of success as a strong, independent firm built on a culture of service excellence, commitment to our clients and our community, and relationships based on trust and open communication.