ACCELERATOR AWARD FINALISTS
JACOBSON GROUP INC.
Founded in 1990, entertainment payroll and accounting company, the Jacobson Group is known for outstanding service providing payroll and production accounting services to the entertainment industry. The company’s success is largely due to the loyalty of its staff and clients.
The company’s innovative payroll and accounting systems make it easier for clients. In addition, Jacobson Group brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in payroll processing, employee benefits, payroll taxes and production accounting with the opportunity for its team to do business in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The Jacobson Group’s payroll systems provide fast turnaround on payrolls for entertainment companies and productions of all sizes; response to all unemployment claims, benefit audits and employment data requests; and tracking of Union 401(k) or other insurance plan/dues deductions. Plus, the client payrolls automatically interface with Jacobson Group’s budget software and the company can interface payroll with third party accounting
programs.
MARINA GRAPHIC CENTER INC.
Since 1964, Marina Graphic Center’s main objective has been to satisfy the needs of its clients. After touring the Center’s facilities, most are impressed by the organization and cleanliness and the innovative equipment. MGC clients recognize the company’s commitment to provide the highest quality offset, variable data digital printing, custom letterpress and mail/fulfillment services.
Flexibility is one of MGC’s greatest strengths. MGC has equipment to handle everything from small business stationery to one or two-color publication work, as well as large format multi-color projects for advertising, marketing and direct mail. MGC’s state-of-the-art digital press room has all new equipment, enabling the company to produce the highest quality variable data work, quickly and efficiently. MGC’s mail room runs two shifts daily to process millions of pieces of direct mail per month. Its custom letterpress department is known for producing some of the finest and most creative work in Southern California.
INNOVATOR AWARD FINALISTS
ART+LOGIC
Art+Logic has been designing and developing custom software for over 25 years. The company works in a variety of programming languages, platforms and frameworks, and has become a go-to choice for companies that need to develop software but want to keep the third party’s involvement private.
Art+Logic has engineered software for clients who have been told that their projects are too complex or undoable and have also stepped in when a client’s in-house development team has hit a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. The company is made up of experts who know how to update legacy code for clients. Among their skills are being able to increase the efficiency of processes through automation; helping clients gain a competitive advantage in their industries; and creates scalable software that can accommodate the growth and changing needs of a business.
COAST MEDICAL SERVICE
Coast Medical Service is a leading healthcare staffing agency for traveling nurses. Since 1979, the agency has helped health care workers ranging from registered nurses to allied health care workers and licensed vocational nurses – expand their personal and career horizons through travel roles.
Coast Medical Service finds national top talent, thoroughly vetting healthcare professionals, and using its longstanding reputation with the highest standard facilities to fulfill a mutually beneficial need placing temporary healthcare workers where they are most needed. The business has served thousands of the highest-performing healthcare professionals over the years, establishing close relationships with each to ensure their ongoing success in the traveling healthcare industry. Coast Medical has developed a system which is able to offer exceptionally competitive pay, a schedule workers can set up themselves based on their terms, and the opportunity to see the world, changing placements every few weeks, months, or years, as desired.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD FINALISTS
ACE FENCE COMPANY
Ace Fence Company, which performs public works installation of chain link and ornamental iron fencing, handrails and metal beam guardrails, originally started in the San Gabriel Valley in 1949. In 1988, the company was acquired by America Tang, who has owned and managed this company until 2016, when her daughter, Amy Tsui stepped in to continue the family business. Ace’s specialized crews are well known for dependability, diligence and enthusiasm to provide excellent service. The camaraderie of its workers has fostered a unique team, proactive on the daily delivery of the most intricate fence work.
Ace Fence Company’s jobs are comprised of 85% public works, 10% commercial and industrial work and 5% residential work. The company maintains its status as signatory to a collective bargaining agreement with the Southern California District Council of Laborers and its affiliated locals.
VIA TRADING
Via Trading is a specialist wholesaler of liquidation merchandise servicing thousands of customers both in the US and around the globe. The company carries a wide range of liquidation products and supply individuals and businesses with products at a fraction of their original value. Via Trading is dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement, transparency and world class service. The company’s mission is to be the recognized leader in the liquidation industry and operate with a longterm focus to develop high quality relationships.
Via Trading is also active in the Greater Los Angeles community, participating in local events, donating to local charities and partnering with community organizations. The company has made it part of its mission to support a wide range of causes, including schools, homeless shelters, ministries and church organizations, women’s shelters, organizations for underprivileged children, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, halfway houses, and teen programs.
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD FINALISTS
SCS ENGINEERS
SCS Engineers is an environmental consulting and contracting firm serving public and private clients across the nation and around the world. Environmental engineers, consultants and scientists at SCS work on solutions for pollution, energy consumption and emissions reductions, land remediation, water/wastewater treatment, and waste management. The company strives to help its clients maintain the quality of our soil, water and air, and to use resources more efficiently and less destructively as
they deliver their products and services.
At the forefront of sustainable solutions for 52 years, SCS Engineers designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions. Core capabilities include solid waste management, hazardous waste management, landfill gas, site remediation, renewable energy and regulatory compliance for air, water and soil. The firm applies new processes and technologies to improve environmental compliance, reduce project risk and provide clients the ability to foresee and adapt business to environmental, social, economic
and regulatory change.
STAY GREEN INC.
Richard and Charlene Angelo launched Stay Green in 1970, operating out of the garage of their San Fernando Valley Home. They had a handful of customers, a single truck, and a determination to be the best landscaping service available. Many years later, the Stay Green team remains infused with that same passion for service and quality.
Stay Green now has more than 400 skilled employees spread across five divisions – landscape maintenance, plant health care, tree care, water management services and landscape design/build services, all emphasizing client satisfaction and sustainability principles that are applied to every aspect of the business. Stay Green was among the first landscape management firms to adopt environmentally friendly landscaping practices. Whether it implements computerized water management systems, recycles its trimmings for mulch, or applies organic fertilizers and pest control products, its customers’ property benefits from a commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural environment.
DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Information technology services and systems provider, Dynamic Systems, Inc., is a dedicated technology advisory and execution partner to mission critical government agencies—including the defense, federal and state agencies. Since 1991, Dynamic Systems has been an integral partner in driving two key outcomes: assuring business outcomes and accelerating transformation.
Dynamic Systems has delivered complex IT projects that have helped agencies serve the American people in more efficient ways—leveraging cloud and edge computing without compromising security. The company brings extensive infrastructure expertise that has transformed agency footprint from data centers to legacy hardware modernization and data integration. Dynamic Systems designs custom solutions to address the IT infrastructure and data center challenges that can slow businesses down, like server sprawl, data proliferation, interoperability, security risks, and more. Also, its Trusted Extension Desktop is a custom offering for Federal agencies that allows migration to newer Oracle platforms.
WPROMOTE
Wpromote, a top independent marketing agency, leverages the powerful combination of best in-class marketing experts with proprietary technology to drive transformative growth for businesses.
In a nutshell, Wpromote is a digital marketing agency that helps its clients “Think Like A Challenger.” From enterprise brands to fast-growing digital disruptors, Wpromote believes that the right marketing strategy can help every business connect with customers and drive profitable growth. As a private company, Wpromote is proud it doesn’t answer to anyone’s interests but its clients. As far as Wpromote is concerned, it’s not the data that counts, it’s how you use it. The agency leverages proprietary tech to understand incrementality, forecast with confidence, and predict future opportunities for its clients. It measures the success of its client’s marketing by the impact on actual client business, not just marketing KPIs. This approach sets clients up for both short-term wins and long-term success.
