BICEPP Programs-Next Up

SAY WHAT?
"30 Questions Businesses Must Ask Before Disaster Strikes"

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 10:00-11:30 am (PST)
Location: ETC Building & Design / Safe-T-Proof, 1207 W. Isabel St., Burbank, CA 91506

Hybrid Presentation: In-person or online

All in-person attendees will receive a valuable preparedness door prize.
In-person registration closes on March 9, 2026

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SAY WHAT is a fun and engaging presentation that outlines essential steps organizations can take BEFORE disaster strikes:

• Begin the process of creating an emergency plan
• Help ensure existing resilience plans are solid
  
• Test programs to make sure all the basis are covered

Thought provoking questions and yes/no answers make this program interesting, productive and helps ensure your program is on the right track.

Presenter: Trish Granholm, President & CEO of Earthquake Consulting, LLC

Trish has decades of experience working with multiple EOC's throughout the country. She will present the BIG 30; questions to address before disaster strikes, with the goal of keeping businesses open after disasters.

Earthquake Consulting was established with the core mission of helping individuals and organizations not only survive but truly thrive after an earthquake. With decades of collective experience in the field of non-structural earthquake damage mitigation, Trish and Glen Granholm are uniquely qualified to guide you on your journey to becoming earthquake ready.

FEES: BICEPP Members are free, Non-Members are $25.00

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2026 BICEPP Annual Awards

Each year BICEPP recognizes and honors individuals and organizations who have shown outstanding achievements in the field of emergency preparedness, management, response, mitigation, communications and recovery.

BICEPP’s Annual Awards Event is also an excellent networking opportunity with seasoned preparedness professionals. 

Award of Excellence  

Nominees for this award included individuals, groups and organizations whose contributions reflect an extraordinary dedication to the promotion and improvement of the emergency preparedness industry. Recipients may be volunteers or employed in the field of emergency management, response, recovery or a related field. 

Recognition Awards  

Nominees for this award include individuals, groups and organizations whose contributions reflect a dedication to emergency preparedness. Awardees have provided a service or contribution that created a significant enhancement to the field of emergency preparedness or related fields.  This award recognizes efforts of the often ‘unseen individual’ who works behind the scenes for their organization. 

Rising Star Award 

This award recognizes the success and highlights the accomplishments of those new to the emergency management professions' various expertise categories. Nominees represent the future of emergency planning and preparedness.

Persons of any age with under two years of experience in the field of emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, communications, recovery or related fields are eligible for this award.


2026 Nomination now Open

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BICEPP - Helping Businesses Become Disaster Resilient
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.

Website: On this site, you’ll find BICEPP's scheduled events:

• Links to programs and events of interest to our members and friends
• Articles, links and resources helpful for the business and disaster communities
• Specific disaster related information for the business community.

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.

BICEPP's 2026-2027 Board of Directors

On behalf of the entire BICEPP membership, thank you to our newly elected board members for stepping into this important role. We look forward to your ideas, energy, and contributions as we work together to build on our successes and continue moving BICEPP toward a strong and impactful future. And a special welcome to our four new members: Mark Benthien, Vivek Kaliraman, Christina Silva, and Joe Steinmetz

Newly elected and re-elected Board Members: 

Continuing Members
 

Another Wonderful Awards Dinner

BICEPP’s 41nd Anniversary Awards Event was held November 6, 2025 at Glendale Elks Lodge. Dozens of Emergency Management Professionals and their guests attended for an unforgettable evening of networking, drinks, food and good times.

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.

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

2025 BICEPP Awards Dinner Slideshow

President's Award


Award of Excellence

  

Award of Recognition



Rising Stars

2024 Short Recap of Annual Awards Dinner

Great Evening

BICEPP’s 41nd Anniversary Awards Event was held November 6, 2025 at Glendale Elks Lodge. Dozens of Emergency Management Professionals and their guests attended for an unforgettable evening of networking, drinks, food and good times.

2024 Awardees

President's Award

Juliane Locquet - LA County Department of Public Health

The Rising Star Award

Loren Barbosa - City of LA Emergency Management Department

Emmelina Najera - USC

Kyle Olson - NBCUniversal
Cadres Shelton - Paramount

Christina Silva - CRS Investments

Award of Excellence

Steven Cagle - LA County Department of Public Health

Todd DeVoe - The Todd DeVoe Show

Rick Delgado - NBCUniversal

Daniel Scott - Daniel Scott & Associates

Award of Recognition

Camp Ready LA

Paul Gutierrez - Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ben Kahn - Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC)

President's Award


Rising Stars


Award of Excellence

Award of Recognition

See Past Awardees from 1996 to Today

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