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ACA & healthcare consolidations - where are we now?
Thursday, February 26th, 2015 - 11:30am-1:30pm
Please join us on Thursday, February 26 at The Doubletree Hotel, as we kick-off our Luncheon Program focusing on Healthcare, where leading healthcare experts will share their outlook for 2015, their perspective on how the Affordable Care Act has affected their organizations in the past year, and the ramifications on the various consolidations and acquisitions of hospitals up and down the State of California. In addition, come hear about what they have in store for the AEC industry in their near future capital programs. Special thanks to Spotlight Sponsor Tangram and Event Sponsors Glumac, DPR Construction, and HKS.
Confirmed Panelists:
Alberto Tovar- Chief Operating Officer, Los Angeles County Medical Association
William "Marty" Sargeant- Chief Operating Officer, City of Hope
Margaret Peterson- President, Dignity Health
Doubletree Hotel - 120 S Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Members: $50 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15
To attend or sponsor this event, click here.
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We appreciate YOU!
Don't miss the Sponsors, Speakers & Members Reception, Thursday, February 19, 2015
We're kicking off 2015 with our annual Sponsors, Speakers & Members Reception! This intimate, members-only networking opportunity with some of our esteemed AEC agency and owner leaders will be held in the James Irvine Japanese Garden Room at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, located at 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. We will be honoring MWD's Wally Lieu and LAUSD's Doc Nghiem. Parking next door, located at 350 E. 2nd Street, is $5 after 4 pm.
Join AAa/e today to take advantage of this Members Only event - click here to join now!
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Accepting 2015 applications NOW!AAa/e Foundation set to award thousands of dollars to AAa/e student members
Each year, the AAa/e Foundation offers scholarships to full time students who: 1) are student members of AAa/e; 2) are pursuing a career in the AEC industry; and 3) have demonstrated a measurable level of involvement/service to the Asian-Pacific Islander community. This year we will be offering awards in six categories:
- High School Students Scholarship
- Community College Students Scholarship
- Undergraduate Students Scholarship
- Post-Graduate Students Scholarship
- Student Loan Support Grant
- University Award (in recognition of higher education programs whose objectives align with the AAa/e Association and Foundation)
Past recipients include students from Cal Poly Pomona, USC, SCI-Arc, Woodbury University, and UCLA to name a few. At the 2014 Annual Awards Banquet, we recognized 6 students, a recent graduate, and a University program with a grand total of $24,500.
Applications must be received on or before Friday, May 29, 2015 at 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the AAa/e Foundation President, Gary Mayeda at 310.220.2744, or gary.mayeda@ifactor.com. Click here for a link to the 2015 Scholarship Application Package.
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Help fund future AAa/e scholarships
Come see the world's best golfers compete for $6.7 million - Feb 18-22!
Enjoy a world-class sporting event, watch your favorite pro golfers and entertain guests, all while supporting two great causes! The AAa/e Foundation, in partnership with the PGA Tickets for Charity Program and Northern Trust, is proud to offer tickets for the upcoming Northern Trust Open, February 18-22, 2015, at the historic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Saturday's admission also includes a free live concert from rock group OAR. For each ticket you purchase, the PGA will donate 80% of the net proceeds to the Foundation to help fund future scholarships. The remaining 20% will be donated to the City of Hope. Go to: www.northerntrustopentfc.com, click "purchase tickets now" and click on "Asian American Architects and Engineers Foundation."
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Corporate Member Profile - Swinerton
Swinerton Project Executive Steve Cho leads diverse project types
AAa/e welcomes Swinerton as a new Corporate Member! Founded in 1888, the Swinerton Family of Companies has 13 offices throughout the United States. A 100% employee-owned company, employees have a vested interest in executing each project on time and on budget. Since 1932, Swinerton Builders Los Angeles has established itself as a leader within the local building community. Combining on-the-ground, local teams with the resources of a large, nationally-ranked corporation, they have built a record of outstanding performance that exceeds clients' expectations.
 Steve Cho, LEED AP, is a Project Executive and 10-year veteran at Swinerton Builders with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is OSHA 10 Certified and a Certified Quality Manager. Steve's depth of experience includes K-12, aviation, commercial, non-profit, and seismic projects. For more information, please visit the firm's website: www.swinerton.com
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CHSR Project - BAC Rep Update
Public Policy & Government Affairs Committee Chair Linden Nishinaga reports the latest on California High Speed Rail
1. On January 6, 2015, Linden attended the official CHSRA Groundbreaking Ceremony in Fresno. This event marked progress toward modernizing California's transportation infrastructure. Many hundreds of supporters and government, student, community, transportation, business and labor leaders attended to break ground on the nation's first high speed rail project.
2. The Authority has identified Dragados/Flatiron/Shimmick as the apparent best value team for the civil design-build contract for Construction Package 2-3 (CP-2/3), which is the next 65 mile segment from Fresno to North of Bakersfield.
3. As the Project transitions from preliminary design and planning to delivery, the Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) regarding their upcoming Rail Delivery Partner (RDP) procurement, which will accelerate construction to concurrent project sections and help deliver high speed rail to Californians sooner. The deadline for SOQ submittals is March 23, 2015.
4. The stated overall Project goal is for 30% SBE participation. CA small business certification is a pre-requisite to getting involved in the Project as a CA-defined SBE. Be sure to take advantage of free Authority-sponsored SBE certification workshops. The most recent one was held on February 4 in Visalia. The next workshop is on February 27 in Bakersfield.
5. Linden will attend the BAC Meeting in Sacramento on February 19. There will be an opening planning session to go along with the regular BAC meetings.
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Caltrans SBC Update
Regional SBC to gather February 26 in District 8 - San Bernardinoo
The next Caltrans Southern Region Small Business Council (SRSBC) meeting will convene on February 26, 2015 at the Caltrans District 8 Office at 464 West 4th Street San Bernardino, CA 92401, Room 805. The purpose of the SRSBC is to provide a forum for small businesses, trade associations and stakeholder groups to comment and provide feedback on Caltrans practices that affect SBE utilization in Districts 7 - Los Angeles, 8 - Inland Empire, and 12 - Orange County. The next two meetings will occur at District offices on the 3rd Wednesday of June and October. All are welcome to attend. Please note that Caltrans has terminated the DBE Supportive Services contract with GCAP Services. More information will be obtained at the next Statewide SBC Meeting on March 20, 2015 in District 3, Marysville, CA. The full 2015 Statewide SBC meeting schedule can be downloaded here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep/small_business_council/documents/meeting_schedule.pdf For more Caltrans project information, be sure to visit the Department of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC) website, where you can also see the "A/E Look Ahead Report" and register to get automatic weekly updates and RFQ/RFP postings: www.Caltrans-opac.ca.gov/aeinfo.htm. Also, you can track awarded projects here: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/contractor_info/
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Congratulations!
AAa/e is committed to providing a platform for empowering AEC professionals with professional growth. If you or any AAa/e member in your firm has been recently promoted in your firm or recognized with a special award or organizational standing, please let us know so that we can announce your achievements to the community.
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AAa/e Membership "Bundle"
AAa/e has launched its Membership Bundle. Non-members and renewing members will benefit from an AAa/e Membership and 6 events for the price of 5.
General Members - $375
Associate Members - $325
Includes AAa/e Membership and 6 events
Benefits:
- Savings of $50
- One-time payment
Click here to sign-up!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Elevate the exposure of your firm, services or products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our monthly luncheons, Masters Series, Student and Grad Networking Events, Scholarship Fundraiser, and Annual Awards Banquet. Click here to find out more!
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UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...
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The AAa/e has made great strides to increase members' benefits and add value to each level of membership. All members enjoy:
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