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GOLD
Bank of America
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![]() Catherine Ennis |
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Perkins Coie, LLP
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![]() Marina Gatto Senior Vice President/Regional Manager 650-838-4465 https://www.perkinscoie.com/ |
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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 |
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BRONZE

GQC Global Group
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![]() Griselda Quezada Chavez Founder / CEO (925) 586-7738 gqcglobalgroup.com |
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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.
Heritage Bank of Commerce
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![]() Lorena Camargo Founder/CEO Pearl Transportation & Logistics (310) 362-3304 pearltrans.com |
OVERVIEW
PearlTrans Logistics is a leading provider of customized same-day delivery solutions. We’re committed to providing quality logistics services that positively impact our clients’ operations and profitability.
From health care facilities to military bases to movie studios, clients look to Pearl to help solve their logistical challenges through means of courier, trucking and airfreight. Pearl transports everything from human tissue to printed material to aircraft parts throughout California and select cities in the U.S. Contact us at hello@pearltrans.com.
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.