Cypress Mayor Mariellen Yarc delivered her State of the City Address and
presented Business of the Year awards at the Cypress Community Center
on Jan. 20. Mayor Yarc’s speech recounted many of the City’s
accomplishments in 2015: City Council adoption of a strategic plan and a
balanced budget; improvements in transparency and communication with
the community; a new farmers market; new business and retail centers
under construction; and the ongoing success of community recreation
programs. Mayor Yarc also highlighted the accomplishments of Cypress’
school community. Mayor Yarc’s address focused on the theme “Balance is
the Key to Life.” She highlighted the efforts that contribute to
ensuring that Cypress is a thriving, balanced community in which to
live, work and play. Additionally, the Mayor recognized Oxford Academy
student and Cypress resident Dan Ta, for his many accomplishments
including recently being selected and one of Orange County’s 100 Most
Influential. Three businesses were also honored during the event with
the Annual BRACE, AGENT, and SPIRIT Business of the Year Awards. The
recipient of the BRACE Business of the Year Award was Christie Digital
Systems. In attendance to receive the award was Anna Escudero, Senior
Director of Human Resources. Christie has called Cypress home since
1994. They are an industry leader in providing state of the art visual
and audio equipment and display solutions for companies like AMC
Theatres, Boeing, Fox TV Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and
Starbucks. In addition to being a global leader in its field, Christie
is also a generous corporate citizen, providing sponsorships and
donations for innovations in the arts, culture, education and the
environment. The AGENT Business of the Year Award was awarded to Kaeser
Compressors. Mr. Keith Baker, Branch Manager, was in attendance to
receive the award. Kaeser Compressors is an industry leader in providing
compressed air systems and services. They are the preffered choice of
many top automotive restorers and fabricators featured on television
shows, including Stacey David’s Gearz on Velocity TV and West Coast
Customs featured on Fox Sports. The recipient of the SPIRIT Business of
the Year Award was Hansen Auto Body & Paint. Mr. Chuck Hansen was in
attendance to accept the award. Hansen Auto Body & Paint is a
family-owned business that has been providing Cypress with the highest
quality auto body repair services for more than 55 years. Mayor Yarc
concluded the event with a quote, “As Albert Einstein said, ‘Life is
like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving.’ And
my colleagues and I will do everything possible to keep Cypress moving
in the right direction.” For more information regarding the City of
Cypress, the BRACE, AGENT, and SPIRIT programs, other City services for
the business community, or for information on how to relocate your
business to the City of Cypress, please contact Redevelopment Project
Manager Steve Clarke at 714-229-6728. A video of the Mayor’s State of
the City Address can be found on the City of Cypress website at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
Cypress Mayor Mariellen Yarc delivered her State of the City Address and
presented Business of the Year awards at the Cypress Community Center
on Jan. 20. Mayor Yarc’s speech recounted many of the City’s
accomplishments in 2015: City Council adoption of a strategic plan and a
balanced budget; improvements in transparency and communication with
the community; a new farmers market; new business and retail centers
under construction; and the ongoing success of community recreation
programs. Mayor Yarc also highlighted the accomplishments of Cypress’
school community. Mayor Yarc’s address focused on the theme “Balance is
the Key to Life.” She highlighted the efforts that contribute to
ensuring that Cypress is a thriving, balanced community in which to
live, work and play. Additionally, the Mayor recognized Oxford Academy
student and Cypress resident Dan Ta, for his many accomplishments
including recently being selected and one of Orange County’s 100 Most
Influential. Three businesses were also honored during the event with
the Annual BRACE, AGENT, and SPIRIT Business of the Year Awards. The
recipient of the BRACE Business of the Year Award was Christie Digital
Systems. In attendance to receive the award was Anna Escudero, Senior
Director of Human Resources. Christie has called Cypress home since
1994. They are an industry leader in providing state of the art visual
and audio equipment and display solutions for companies like AMC
Theatres, Boeing, Fox TV Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and
Starbucks. In addition to being a global leader in its field, Christie
is also a generous corporate citizen, providing sponsorships and
donations for innovations in the arts, culture, education and the
environment. The AGENT Business of the Year Award was awarded to Kaeser
Compressors. Mr. Keith Baker, Branch Manager, was in attendance to
receive the award. Kaeser Compressors is an industry leader in providing
compressed air systems and services. They are the preffered choice of
many top automotive restorers and fabricators featured on television
shows, including Stacey David’s Gearz on Velocity TV and West Coast
Customs featured on Fox Sports. The recipient of the SPIRIT Business of
the Year Award was Hansen Auto Body & Paint. Mr. Chuck Hansen was in
attendance to accept the award. Hansen Auto Body & Paint is a
family-owned business that has been providing Cypress with the highest
quality auto body repair services for more than 55 years. Mayor Yarc
concluded the event with a quote, “As Albert Einstein said, ‘Life is
like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving.’ And
my colleagues and I will do everything possible to keep Cypress moving
in the right direction.” For more information regarding the City of
Cypress, the BRACE, AGENT, and SPIRIT programs, other City services for
the business community, or for information on how to relocate your
business to the City of Cypress, please contact Redevelopment Project
Manager Steve Clarke at 714-229-6728. A video of the Mayor’s State of
the City Address can be found on the City of Cypress website at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
Comments
Post a Comment