Award-winning
PR
MAYO’s Regional Partners
Central City Association
of Los Angeles
Established in 1924, the Central City Association of Los Angeles (CCA) is a
business membership organization representing over 450 businesses, trade
associations and non-profits employing over 300,000 people in
Economic
Alliance of the San Fernando Valley
The purpose of the Economic Alliance is to grow and sustain the economic
base of the
Gateway Cities
Partnership, Inc.
Gateway Cities Partnership is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit Community Revitalization and Education Organization serving the
Gateway Cities region of southeast LA County. The region comprises 27 cities
that roughly extends from
Greater Antelope Valley
Economic Alliance (GAVEA)
The Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, (GAVEA)
exists to assure that the Valley region - containing the incorporated cities of
Lancaster, Palmdale, California City, Ridgecrest and Tehachapi, and stretches
from Acton in the south to Ridgecrest in the north, to Tehachapi and Gorman in
the west and to the San Bernardino County line in the east - maintains a well
funded and sustained program to attract, retain and expand business
opportunities to the greater Antelope Valley area.
LA Downtown Center
Business District (DCBID)
The Los Angeles Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) is a
coalition of over 400 property owners committed to enhancing the quality of life
in Downtown Los Angeles. The organization helps the 65-block central business
district achieve its full potential as a great place to live, work and play.
San Gabriel Valley
Economic Partnership
The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership is a non-profit corporation
representing both public and private sectors, the
Partnership is the exclusive source for San Gabriel Valley-specific
information, expertise, consulting, products, services, and events. It is the
single organization in the Valley with the mission to sustain and build the
regional economy for the mutual benefit of all thirty (30)
cities, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, businesses and residents.
Santa Clarita Valley
Economic Alliance
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Alliance (SCVEA) is a collaborative effort
between private and public sectors to attract new business to the Santa Clarita
Valley, assist in the retention and expansion of business already located in
the Santa Clarita Valley and to create new jobs.
South Bay
Economic Development Partnership
The South Bay Economic Development Partnership (SBEDP) is dedicated to the
maintenance of continued economic growth for the benefit of all regional
stakeholders and the avoidance of a 1980s style economic downturn.
Westside Economic
Collaborative
The Westside Economic Collaborative - representing the cities of Beverly
Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and parts of Los
Angeles - works to improve the economic and living conditions of the Westside
by helping business and government leaders identify and put into practice ways
for creating economic prosperity for the entire westside
community.
Step Up Women’s Network is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. Through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues, we educate and activate our membership to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future.
Entertainment Publicists Professional Society (EPPS)
EPPS is a national leader in publicity and entertainment marketing communications education, providing valuable seminars, industry resources and networking opportunties in Los angeles and New York, focusing on the needs of the pubicity community. To become a member or to learn more visit: www.eppsonline.org. MAYO's Vice President George McQuade is the president of EPPS 2006-2007.
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
PRSA-LA Chp. is one of the largest and most active PRSA chapters in the United States, with a membership of 400 public relations professionals and a full-time headquarters staff. As a member, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and experience with the best and brightest of Southern California's public relations community. PRSA - LA members come from corporations, public relations agencies, trade associations, government, public utilities, and non-profit organizations. Their interests cover a broad spectrum, but they have this much in common: they are committed to professional development and the advancement of the public relations profession. MAYO's George McQuade was a PRSA-LA Board member for four years, and is currently an active member of PRSA.
Association of Image Consultants International (AICI)
The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is the leading and largest professional association of personal and corporate image consultants worldwide. A non-profit organization, AICI is dedicated to advancing the level of professionalism and enhancing the recognition of image consultants. Our members counsel both individual and corporate clients on appearance, behavior, and communication skills. As experts in the best practices in image consulting, our members guide clients to achieve their specific goals with authenticity, credibility, and confidence.
California Fashion Association
California Fashion Association Home The California Fashion Association is the first state-wide forum for the fashion industry. CFA's Mission is to create a positive image for the industry, and it is a partner with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) www.californiafashionassociation.org/
California State Firefighters Association (CSFA)
CSFA Medal of Valor Award The CSFA MVA publicly provides recognition for
those persons throughout the State of California who have distinguished themselves
by performing acts of heroism. Nominate now! MAYO's George McQuade
received a CSFA Medal of Valor Award for rescuing a noted Cardiovascular
Radiologist at UCLA Medical Center, when he was trapped in a burning vehicle
at the break of dawn. McQuade heard an explosion and dragged the doctor out
of his SUV before it exploded into a fireball saving the doctors' life.