Connections and Clients
A Resource for Companies and Individuals

The connections page represents a portion (in alphabetical order) of business entities and individuals that we have helped in the past. Whether it is providing consultation about media relations, designing collateral materials, generating brand awareness and ID, delivering public presentations, dealing with crisis and negative media scenarios, propagating press releases, or building communication plans, it is a privilege to help professionals maximize the use of their media channels to promote a product, name, or event.

STRONG CONNECTIONS


• Bay Area Economic Forum (BAEF)/ Bay Area Space Infrastructure Consortium (BASIC)
  www.bayconfor.org
  www.bayconfor.org/basic/index.html
  The Bay Area Council Economic Institute—a public-private partnership of business, labor, government and higher education—works to support the economic vitality and competitiveness of California and the Bay Area. BASIC is a non-profit organization created in 1999 by BAEF to promote the economic vitality of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, integrate the scientific and technological strengths of the local Research and Development community, and implement an action-oriented agenda to increase innovative collaborations. BAEF/BASIC is one of California's and the nation's most important catalysts in seeking solutions to economic challenges facing science and space industies.
  
  
• Bernabe Community Center of Los Angeles
  www.Bernabecc.org
  A wonderful community center servicing hundreds of residents each year. BCC has an extensive year-round sports program, along with family and marriage counseling, reading in English services, and student tutoring resources. BCC also is a major contributor to the annual Harvest Festival, a community event that is hosted each year in Southeast Los Angeles (Downey, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs).
  
  
• California Innovation Corridor/WIRED Grant
  www.InnovateCalifornia.net
  Initially funded in creation by the US Dept. of Labor (DOL), the California Innovation Corridor is the primary nexus for dozens of statewide organizations and agencies focused on innovation of the workforce, industry methods and practices, and in providing new tools and resources for businesses in space enterprise and more. The site, developed by Richard Mains & Associates in Northern California, and administrated by the California Space Authority, continues to serve public and media interest.
  
  
• California Space Authority (CSA)
  www.CaliforniaSpaceAuthority.org
  The California Space Authority (CSA), based on California's Central Coast, represents space interests statewide and serves to advance issues in industry (primes and suppliers), in government, military, and in business enterprise. CSA also carries on a Space Day Sacramento and a Space Week Washington, DC, on an annual basis in an effort to help California space enterprise interests promote their concerns with legislators on the State and Federal level.
  
  
• California Space Education & Workforce Institute (CSEWI)
  www.csewi.org
  The California Space Education & Workforce Institute (CSEWI) seeks to aid and support space education in the classroom at all grade levels and into secondary and post-secondary environments. The nonprofit agency works closely with educational organizations statewide and encourages innovation and collaboration toward invigorating a new generation toward space issues and development.
  
  
• Columbia Memorial Space Center (CMSC)
  www.columbiaspacescience.org
  Due to open to the public in early 2009, the Columbia Memorial Space Center (initially called the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center) is an educational and interactive venue in Downey, California, situated in the heart of Los Angeles. The center celebrates the 70-plus years of of Downey's contribution to aviation, aerospace and early space exploration.
  
  
• Council on Competitiveness
  www.compete.org
  The Council on Competitiveness is a national nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, that focuses on the challenges that America companies face for being globally competitive today, and the solutions rooted in innovation and collaboration.
  
  
• DFI Graphics
  www.dfigraphics.com
  Run by experienced designer and illustrator Dan Futoran. DFI is superb in the arena of medical illustrations, and Dan is very experienced in doing a wide range of graphic design needs - from posters, to brochures, to newsletters, and more.
  
  
• Grace Episcopal Church of Martinez
  www.gracechurchmarinez.org
  Grace Episcopal Church of Martinez is known for its warmth in welcoming folks. Offering Christian education, lay ministries, and choir opportunities. Martinez is in the San Francisco Bay Area and nestled between the towns of Richmond, Vallejo, and Pleasant Hill. The church is right off the 4 Freeway.
  
  
• Infinite Links, Inc
  www.infinitelinksinc.com
  Founded in 2001, IL is a marketing consulting firm based in Colorado. Infinite Links helps small, medium and large businesses work more effectively with the Federal government and to work with each other. They have strong ties on Capital Hill. These folks are a joy to work with on projects.
  
  
• Ken Brown Aerospace Photojournalism
  http://www.bealaudio.com/rocketry.html
  Ken is a passionate photographer whose images can be found in LAUNCH Magazine, La Opinion, and other publications. Ken is superb in capturing the close-up feel and life of a subject or event and we highly recommend his services.
  
  
• LAUNCH Magazine
  http://LAUNCHmagonline.com
  LAUNCH Magazine is a young and growing publication based out of New York City. Designed for the general consumer, the readership consists of youth and families with many parents being scientists, engineers, and educators. It is the only nationally distributed magazine (found in most Borders Books and Barnes & Noble bookstores) that focuses on rocketry and commercial space.
  
  
• LeVan Fisher Design Studio
  http://www.levanfisherdesign.com
  Levan Fisher Design is an award-winning studio that works closely with notable national publishers. LFD studio maintains a design signature that is elegant, colorful, and well thought out in the creation of cover designs. The business operates from Fairfield just south of Napa Valley in California.
  
  
• Mains & Associates
  www.mainsgate.com
  Founded in 1982 by Richard Mains, an aerospace physiologist, the focus of the firm was originally planning, management, and documentation of cutting-edge space life sciences research and development for NASA. Working with international organizations and the aerospace industry has led Mains & Associates (MA) to increasing involvement with multi-partner projects, strategic planning, and outreach. MA was a major contributor in designing the InnovateCalifornia.net for the California Innovation Corridor.
  
  
• Microgravity Enterprises, Inc.
  www.microgravityenterprises.com
  Microgravity Enterpises, Inc. (MEI) is a space-foods company that rocket launches ingredients into space, retrieves those ingredients after re-entry, and makes wonderful food products for the public. Currently focused on three products: Space20, bottled water; Comet's Tail Ale, beer; and Antimatter, an energy drink. Lead by Rich Glover, MEI is based in New Mexico. Their innovative product line continues to grow with plans for expansion in areas such as vitamins, cosmetics, and more.
  
  
• MM Publishing, Inc.
  www.mmpublishinginc.com
  MM Publishing in a New York City company founded by Mark Mayfield and Deb Martin, well-established professionals in the magazine industry who believe in producing high-quality publications. A few of the magazines that they coordinate and edit are the Bel Air, LAUNCH Magazine, and Ad Astra. Known for the creative design and superb editorial content, MM Publishing continues to grow.
  
  
• Pals Fellowship
  www.palsfellowship.com
  An informal association of businessmen, educators, and entrepreneurs coordinated by Noah Munnerlyn (i.e., "Lefty" who works at Noah's Fine Art in Costa Mesa, CA). Pals Fellowship is a Christian fellowship arrangement that helps the community in various ways that are kept anonymous.
  
  
• Redeemer Covenant Church of Downey
  www.RedeemerCovChurch.org
  Located at the crossroads of the 605, 5, and 105 freeways, RCC is a wonderful family church mixing traditional and contemporary music forms, with a biblical teaching, and great youth activities throughout the year. RCC also provides and works with El Encino Church - a spanish speaking congregation.
  
  
• Simon & Simon Loft
  www.saddlhomerusa.org/georgesimon.html
  George Simon has been working with pigeons since he was 14 in New York. His site is part of the Saddlehomers USA organization that brings pigeon breaders together in the Southern California region. His Italian Owl pigeons are national champions and represent his favorite breed of pigeons.
  
  
• Space Information Labs (SIL)
  www.spaceinformationlabs.org
  Space Information Laboratories, Inc. conducts research and develops state-of-the-art aerospace engineering systems in GPS and IMU Navigation, Satellite, Power, Radar Imaging and Telemetry areas and includes university professors and students in these endeavors (masters/Ph.D. thesis, etc.). The organization also coordinates and supports the efforts of the Endeavour Space Learning Center near Vandenberg that motivates youth toward science, engineering, and space.
  
  
• The Space Show
  www.thespaceshow.com
  The Space Show® focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce and space tourism, as well as other related subjects of interest to us all. Dr. Livingston offers his show on podcasts as well.
  
  
• Titans of Fortune
  www.titansoffortune.com
  Dan Alef is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and writer. His essays on major moguls in aviation, transportation, and banking are read in numerous publications in the regions including the Santa Barbara News Press. Dan is also the author of Pale Truth, a historical fiction novel based on the life of Mammy Pleasant--an influential woman in early San Francisco history in the 19th Century.
  
  
• Venue Security Corporation
  www.Venue-Security.com
  VSC aids venue security locations by keeping patrons safe. Using identification technology, VSC believes in being proactive in identifying patrons as being age appropriate to venues and in keeping crime down by knowing who comes through the front door. There main program, called "Club Watch," is coordinated by cofounder Ferris Eanfar whose background includes working with Airforce intelligence and communications.
  
  ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS:
  
  
• American Show Racers Club of Southern California
  An association of several breeding clubs in Southern California that work together to attend and put on events about pigeons.
  
  
• Harvest Festival of Downey/Norwalk
  An annual event sponsored by Redeemer Covenant Church of Downey, Tri-City Lutheran of Downey, and El Encino Church of Downey that takes place on October 31st. The founders want to provide an alternative location for families and kids that is safe, clean, and fun on Halloween night. The events draws hundreds of local residents each year where they enjoy food, games, contests, and music from early to late evening.
  
  
• Maxit Publishing
  Maxit Publishing officially closed its doors in 2006 after producing a number of award-winning books. Known for making high-quality books and superb customer service.
  
  
• Rockydane Animal House & Boarding Kennel
  Colorado-based kennel that breeds Great Danes--big, loveable dogs.