This week we celebrated 32 years in business. The team gathered in our downtown office to reflect on another year of servicing our clients and community, while striving to be an employer that prioritizes our colleagues. Before heading down the road to celebrate with food and drinks at The Local, we had the opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months. A few of these highlights are outlined below.
Industry Recognition
- Named a Best Place to work in 2023 by San Diego Business Journal
- Qualified as a Reagan’s Best Practices Agency for the 23rd consecutive year
Giving Back
Our team contributed nearly $30,000 to the following organizations in our community
- Emilio Nares Foundation
- Lions Tigers & Bears
- Tyler’s Tribe
- Monarch School
- Challenged Athletes Foundation
- YWCA USA
- Epilepsy Foundation
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- San Diego Humane Society
- Words Alive San Diego
- The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family
- The David’s Harp Foundation
- Serving Seniors
- San Diego LGBT Community Center
- Generate Hope
- Warrior Foundation | Freedom Station
- Workshop for Warriors
- Just in Time for Foster Youth
- Salvation Army
- Fisher House Southern California
- Alpha Project San Diego
- St. Vincent de Paul Father Joe’s Villages
- Street Dog Hero
- Make A Wish San Diego
- Promises2Kids
- Boys to Men Mentoring Network
Education
- We provided presentations to our staff on various topics to encourage growth in the following areas:
- Industry and Technical Knowledge
- Business Acumen and Skill
- Presentations and Communication Skills
- Coaching and Leadership Development
- The following colleagues achieved designations to further advance their expertise and be better equipped to serve our clients.
- Celia Mondfrans achieved her MLIS Certification
- Varita Kirtley achieved her CIC Certification
- Paul Broussard achieved his CRM Designation
- Anissa Stepp achieved her CRM Designation
- Dan Smith achieved his AIC Designation
Culture
- Our events committee planned and executed the following events for our staff to gather both in the office and virtually for some fun away from work.
- February 2023 – Office Chili Cook Off
- March 2023 – Punch Bowl Social Happy Hour
- May 2023 – Office Ping Pong Tournament (Congrats Jackie S and Oliver!)
- June 2023 – Family Summer Solstice at Crown Point with taco truck, smores and games
- August 2023 – Padres Game
- September 2023 – Family Summer Picnic at the Catamaran
- October 2023 – Virtual Halloween Escape Room and In-office Costume Party
- November 2023 – Sides Giving and Melting Potluck with DEI Committee
- December 2023 – Gift Exchange
- December 2023 – Holiday Party
- December 2023 – New Years Eve toast
We are grateful for the opportunity to have served our clients and our community for the last 32 years. We are equally fortunate to have colleagues who are committed to making Cavignac an industry leader and a wonderful place to build a career.