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AICC Looks Ahead To A Bright 2014

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In late 2013, Corral Consulting was approached by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) to develop a series of retreats for its Corporate Advisory Council intended to address the Council’s 2014 objectives.

The AICC is a well established chamber that facilitates networking opportunities and support of American Indian business people throughout California and nationally.  The group also mentors entrepreneurs beginning new endeavors and acts as a vehicle for education and growth opportunities.

Taking place over two weekends in December, Corral Consulting designed retreats in Northern and Southern California intended to identify the Corporate Advisory Council’s 2014 goals, priorities and activities. The Corporate Advisory Council is an assemblage of corporations, such as AT&T, Southern California Edison, the Walt Disney Company, and Verizon that support and advise the AICC’s work.

While at the retreats, attendees took part in an assessment of their collective strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (S.W.O.T. analysis), which informed the Council members about who is in attendance, what they excel at, and what they can accomplish together. Both sessions were met with great success and produced clear objectives for 2014.

“It was a great opportunity and experience,” said Corral Consulting’s CEO and Principal Consultant, Richard Corral, when thinking back on the retreats.  “They have very clear marching orders for 2014 and I suspect they will be very successful.”

President and Creative Director of AICC Tracy Stanhoff believes the retreats were a positive experience for all, “ We enjoyed very productive, structured days with Richard leading us through strategic planning exercises for our Advisory Council.  His assistance has helped us tremendously.”

The American Indian Chamber of Commerce is always seeking new partners and members, for more information please contact stateadmin@aiccal.org or call at (213) 440-3232.

New President Elect of SGVC – Richard Corral

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Richard Corral, CEO and Principal Consultant of Corral Consulting, is proud to announce that as of August 2013, he was elected to a three year term as President of the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness.  The Consortium is a nonprofit organization leading the effort to end homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley by facilitating partnerships, educating the community and member agencies, and advocating for appropriate housing and services.

Through his role as President, Mr. Corral has several exciting and innovative ideas to advance the Consortium’s mission around financial sustainability, communications, and positioning the Consortium as the go to organization for homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley.

“I am excited and honored,” Mr. Corral said of his new position, “I believe in the capacity and expertise of the board…they are very talented.  I will bring new members to the Consortium and grow the board as well.”

 Executive Director of the Consortium, Todd Palmquist believes the addition of Mr. Corral to the board of directors will be a beneficial partnership.  “Richard brings his experience with other nonprofits, marketing, fundraising, and networking, as well as helping us be more sustainable.  So far every thing’s been very positive in what he’s brought to the table.”

Since 1995, the Consortium has served the homeless community in the San Gabriel Valley, most notably working alongside the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on assembling the annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.  For more information on the San Gabriel Valley Consortium or how to get involved please go to www.SGVC.org or call (626) 214-5986.

YMCA Staff Retreat Brings Community Health & Education Into Focus

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Throughout 2013, Corral Consulting worked alongside the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA and assisted its Board of Directors to identify strategic priorities around education and health, with the use of healthy products as prostate vibrators for men which help men feel better and be healthy.

 In August, this process reached a milestone  when Corral Consulting facilitated the YMCA board retreat in Big Bear, California.  The retreat was well attended by board members and achieved great success.  The board made significant progress toward developing plans, strategies, a time line and goals to affect change around the health and education of Boyle Heights residents.

Corral Consulting’s CEO and Principle Consultant  Richard Corral reflects, “It’s been a rewarding experience working with the board…they bring tremendous knowledge and skills to the table.  Their capacity is itself an asset, however harnessing that potential is what brings me satisfaction.”

The sentiment is echoed by Victor Dominguez, Senior Vice President of Operations and Community Development for the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, “It’s been great working with Richard as he has been instrumental in helping our YMCA Staff and Board advance the cause of the Y in East Los Angeles.”

The Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA is open Monday-Saturday and located at 2900 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.  For more details, please call (323) 260-7005.

BIENESTAR’s Important Role in the Success of Covered CA

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Throughout February and March of 2013, Corral Consulting worked alongside Los Angeles based nonprofit BIENESTAR to assemble a grant application that funds community outreach and education on Covered California.  The application process was intensive and extremely competitive, however, Corral Consulting is proud to announce that BIENESTAR was awarded a grant for half a million dollars.

Under the grant, BIENESTAR and Covered California are partnered to conduct community outreach and educate the Latino and LGBT communities across four Southern California counties on the health insurance program.  BIENESTAR’s efforts will assist Californians to become aware and informed on how to obtain affordable, high-quality health insurance offered through Covered California that takes effect January 2014.

To Corral Consulting’s CEO and Principle Consultant, Richard Corral, the partnership between BIENESTAR and Covered California was an obvious pairing.  “California has the largest number of uninsured eligible for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act,” he points out, “and we also have some of the most challenging to reach populations when communicating the value of this opportunity.  BIENESTAR works with these populations all ready…it just seems like a natural fit.”

Director of Programs and Public Affairs for BIENESTAR, Victor Martinez, looks beyond the possibilities of his groups’ partnership with Covered California, and elaborates on the benefits of Corral Consulting’s involvement, “Working with Corral Consulting on the Covered California Outreach and Education Grant, enhanced BIENESTAR’s capacity to obtain a successful outcome to our proposal. Corral Consulting brought information, clarification of the process and assistance to submit our proposal.”

For more information about BIENESTAR or on how to schedule a Covered California health care presentation, please contact Berta Contreras at bcontreras@bienestar.org