BLUEPRINT: The AAa/e Newsletter
February 2016
IN THIS ISSUE

2016 Luncheon Series kicks off
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Doubletree Hotel Little Tokyo

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is one of the leading agencies working to target resources to help California combat and lessen the impacts of the drought.  Come network with Chief Operating Officer, Debra C. Mann and learn about the steps MWD is taking for "Building a Sustainable and Reliable Water Infrastructure Supply for Southern California's Future."  Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to learn about the multitude of upcoming water project opportunities for your firms.   

Doubletree Hotel - 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Members: $55 / Non-Members: $85 / Student Members: $20 w/ID / On-site: Add $15
Click here to register or sponsor now!

We appreciated YOU!
AAa/e honors Metro and MWD at annual Members and Supporters Appreciation Event

On Thursday, February 28, AAa/e kicked off 2016 with our annual Members and Supporters Appreciation Event. Amidst fine wine, hors d'oeuvres, gratitude and good cheer, guests mingled in the splendid, intimate James Irvine Japanese Garden Room at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. We were honored to host Metro's Executive Director, Richard Clarke, and Deputy Executive Director of Program Management, Bryan Pennington; as well as MWD's Business Outreach Program Manager, John Arena, and his colleague, Howard Lum, MWD Engineering Team Manager. We are also delighted to welcome 14 new AAa/e members, who were able to attend this event for free! Click here to join AAa/e and attend our upcoming free Members Only events, including the Student/Young Professionals Forum, Masters Series, and next year's Members and Supporters Appreciation Event.
 

Corporate Member Profile
AAa/e appreciates the longtime support of VCA Engineers!

VCA Engineers, Inc. is a client-focused and service-oriented Civil and Structural Engineering firm serving Southern California from its two locations (Alhambra and Irvine). With the leadership of Founding Principal Virgil Aoanon, PE SE the firm has grown for over a decade, while gaining a great depth of experience in diverse market sectors spanning Aviation, Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Housing, Industrial, Institutional, Municipal, Military and Transportation.  Young Nam, PE SE, Principal of Structural Engineering, joined VCA Engineers, Inc in 2013, bringing 30 years of hands-on Structural Engineering experience, handling building structure designs of any size or type, remodeling, seismic retrofit, as well as building condition assessments and seismic evaluations. VCA Engineers, Inc. is certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE), and a Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE). VCA Engineers, Inc. is a longtime supporter of the Asian American Architecture and Engineers Association (AAa/e). 

LAUSD SBE Boot Camp
Every Tuesday from March 8, 2016 to April 19, 2016, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 

The LAUSD Small Business Boot Camp provides the tools necessary to improve your competitive capacity through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum.  At the conclusion of the seven-week program, small business contractors will be ready to bid on LAUSD contracts, and will be well-prepared to pursue contracts with other public agencies.

LAUSD, 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Contact: Manuel Carcamo: manuel.carcamos@lausd.net

Save the Date! 

Young Professional's Forum: Friday, April 22, 2016
Scholarship Fundraiser: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Master's Series: Thursday, May 26, 2016
Awards Banquet: Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Biltmore Hotel
 

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.


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!
 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  
Elevate the exposure of your firm, services or products with new AAa/e event sponsorship opportunities, including our monthly luncheons, 2016 Awards Banquet, Masters Series, Student Networking Events, and Scholarship Fundraiser. Click here to find out more!


UPDATES, NEWS, AND MORE...  

Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council. Click Here

Metro - TBAC. Click Here

MEMBERS ONLY

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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THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS

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