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BICEPP - Helping Businesses Become Disaster Resilient - 43 Years Strong
Founded under the direction of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in 1983


WHAT: BICEPP is a non-profit professional association of emergency management and business continuity professionals from both the private and public sector.


MISSION: 
Our goal is to provide a forum for information exchange to enhance emergency preparedness and contingency planning within the business community.


JOIN:
If you are new to BICEPP, we hope you will consider joining BICEPP to gain access to reduced event fees and resources reserved for BICEPP members only.

Click to Become a BICEPP Member


PLEASE NOTE:

BICEPP's logo is considered proprietary. If you would like to use it on your website or on other promotional material, BICEPP must approve the use prior to any use.

Calendar of Events
BICEPP's Board of Director's meetings are open to everyone.
Most 2026 meetings will be virtual, however a few might become in-person events, hosted by one of our generous sponsors 
and supporters.



Calendar of Events

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"Act Now: Be Prepared for the Unexpected!"

Register for BICEPP Events

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

2026 Annual Awards Dinner Sponsorship Flyer.pdf

Register Here for Sponsorships and Ads


2026 Awards Dinner Sponsorships

 

BICEPP has played an essential role in the enhancement of emergency preparedness and contingency planning within the business community.  To continue our organization’s goals to recognize excellence in our unique field, we are hosting our 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

 

Become a sponsor at this event and you’ll be connected to some of the biggest names in Southern California preparedness industry circles in attendance.

 

Event Sponsorship Lead: Chris Wright emergencyguy@outlook.com 805-479-0194

 

Become a Sponsor: bicepp.org

 

Event Platinum Sponsor   $1000

Listed as the Platinum Sponsor for the event, this partner will receive the following benefits:

   

   •  Event program advertisement or logo full page (8.5” x 5.5”)

   •  Logo placement on event Backdrop Banner (Banner Size 10’ x 8’)

   •  Logo placement on event signage, table ads, and event video screen

   •  Promotion on social media, event emails and BICEPP website

   •  Dedicated table to set up a display or place materials at event

   •  Includes 1 admission ticket

   •  Dinner at event including 3 course meal

 

Event Gold Sponsor   $500

Listed as the Gold Sponsor for the event, this partner will receive the following benefits:

 

   •  Event program advertisement or logo half page (4” x 5.5”)

   •  Logo placement on event signage, table ads, and event video screen

   •  Promotion on social media, event emails and BICEPP website

   •  Placement of printed company material on shared literature table at event

 

Event Silver Sponsor   $250

Listed as the Silver Sponsor for the event, this partner will receive the following benefits:

   

   •  Event program advertisement or logo quarter page (2” x 3.5”)

   •  Logo placement on event signage and event video screen

   •  Promotion on social media, event emails and BICEPP website

   •  Placement of printed company material on shared literature table at event

 

Table of 8 Sponsor   $1000 

Listed as the Table Sponsor for the event, this partner will receive the following benefits:

 

   •  Includes 8 admission tickets 

   •  Dinner at event including 3 course meal

   •  Reserved table for dinner

   •  Event program advertisement or logo 1/2 page (8.5” x 5.5”)

   •  Logo placement on event signage, table ads, and event video screen

   •  Promotion on social media, event emails and BICEPP website

 

Dinner for 2 Sponsor   $500

Listed as the Dinner Sponsor for the event, this partner will receive the following benefits:

 

   •  Includes 2 admission tickets 

   •  Dinner at event including 3 course meal

   •  Event program advertisement or logo 1/2 page (4” x 5.5”)

   •  Logo placement on event signage and event video screen

   •  Promotion on social media, event emails and BICEPP website

 

Dinner for 1 Sponsor   $150 

Listed as the Dinner Sponsor for the event, this partner will receive the following benefits:

 

   •  Includes 1 admission ticket

   •  Dinner at event including 3 course meal

   •  Event program advertisement or logo 1/4 page (2” x 3.5”)

   •  Logo placement on event signage and event video screen

   •  Promotion on social media, event emails and BICEPP website

 

Door Prize Sponsor

Donations in the form of gift baskets, swag bags, preparedness kits, preparedness gadgets, jackets, gift cards, event tickets, etc. will be graciously accepted.


Event Program Advertising Opportunities
• Full Page - $200
• Half Page - $120
• Business Card - $70
• Raffle prizes graciously accepted




Register Here for Sponsorships and Ads


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Another Awesome Celebration


BICEPP’s 42nd Anniversary Awards Event was held November 6, 2025 at The Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills. Dozens of Emergency Management Professionals and their guests attended for an unforgettable evening of networking, drinks, food  and good times.

2025 Bicepp Award Dinner Flyer

BICEPP was proud to recognize the following 2025 outstanding awardees:


President’s Award:

Elizabeth Rupert Joffe Emergency Services


Awards of Excellence:

Sharont Durmick

Brandi Hunter - AEMO (Aspiring Emergency Managers Online)

LA City EMD

John Clarke Mills - The Watch Duty App

Tim Padilla - Sony Pictures Entertainment

Universal Studios Hollywood


Awards of Recognition:

America Red Cross

Patricia Granholm - CEO of Earthquake Consulting 

Alison Lockhart - NBCUniversal

Ginny Katz - HazAdapt

Cheryl Meisner - Kite Pharma

Joe Ramirez - MVAwards

Andrew Young


Rising Stars:

Matthew Madere - Universal Studios Hollywood

Cynthia Romera - Joffe Emergency Services

Elizabeth "E" Weeks

President's Award
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Award of Excellence
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Award of Recognition
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Rising Stars
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Become a BICEPP Member

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BICEPP Membership Brochure Here     Sign-up for Membership Here

Questions, requests, comments - please email info@bicepp.org

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BICEPP's New
Promotion Video


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Thank you Blue Turtle Pro Media

 

BICEPP SPONSORS
We wish to thank each of our generous sponsors for their individual and financial support. Sign-up to become a sponsor here.

Benefactor Sponsors




Corporate Sponsors

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BICEPP 40 Year Anniversary Challenge Coin


To celebrate our fortieth year of leading the disaster community in Southern California, BICEPP is offering a coin to mark this important anniversary. BICEPP is proud of its history and the many contributions made to the resilience of our business community.


$10 each if picked up. $15 if mailed to US addresses.


Send an email to info@bicepp.org if interested in purchasing one.

Please send relevant job openings to BICEPP for posting consideration.

Current postings here

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