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The COPi Cup shatters its own record again
Yes, it’s true. The 11th annual COPi Cup raised more money in a single evening than in any previous year: $272,250. A generous donor added $500 after our delightful client Phil Frengs signed the Big Check!
We’re doing it again in Manhattan Beach
MB United has spearheaded a wonderful event where we again get to spread the values in our new book. With the help of Rev. Douglas Barclay, Rabbi Josh Kalev, Rev. Mike Spitters and our audience, my cousin Paul and I will explore the concept of peace in all its forms and meanings.
Special event at the Skirball Cultural Center!
We’ll lead you through an evening you won’t forget. With a live musician, a chef, a rabbi, and an art project you can participate in yourself. Plus lots of great conversation, and an in-person book signing!
Wine auction raises $400,000 for schools
In a remarkable showing from its supporters, the Santa Monica Education Foundation raised a record $400,000 for student programs. Another successful partnership!
The Gold is back!
Once again our corporate calendar for Legistics has won an Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards. That’s three in row! Read more about Eric Retterbush’s stunning photography.
Honoring a loved one
No question about it, putting the name of someone you care about who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease is a unique way to celebrate them. But if you love racing, it turns out it’s just the kind of thing you find intriguing.
Raising funds to help kids zoom
Teaching little kids via Zoom was hard on children, hard on teachers, and hard on budgets. This helped,.
Money for a mustache?
What’s it worth to have Phil Frengs shave his mustache? Depends on where the money goes. If it’s for scholarships….the sky’s the limit.
Our dumb passwords
Are you still using your old, simple, easy-to-remember password? The bad guys know all about it. Isn’t it time to find a better way?
The future of the office is…none.
Why do we have offices? What are they actually for? Seth Godin offers us some answers, and some context. Plus a glimpse of the future.