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15+ Years of Essential Food Service: BEACON Honored by the California Military Department
Congratulations to BEACON on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the California Military Department in recognition of its continued service and support.

Zach York
Oct 211 min read


Renewed in 12 Business Days: State Use at the Lodi Fairgrounds
When a contract is working, renewing it shouldn’t be complicated.
Easterseals began providing maintenance services at the Lodi Grape Festival & Event Center in June 2025. After a successful first year, the contract was renewed in June 2026, and the entire process (updating the scope of work, revising pricing, and getting signatures) took just 12 business days.

Zach York
Oct 211 min read


Caltrans and Lincoln Training Center: Creating Opportunity While Cleaning Up California
This quarter, we joined Caltrans at Lincoln Training Center’s (LTC) headquarters in South El Monte to see firsthand a partnership that’s creating meaningful jobs while keeping California’s streets and highways clean.

Zach York
Oct 212 min read


SB 163 Reshapes CA's Employment Services System
A new budget trailer bill removes the statutory CARF requirement and hands oversight to DDS — with real implications for many Community Rehabilitation Programs.

Zach York
Jul 220 min read


From Procurement to Purpose: How Palm Springs Airport Built Community Through Inclusive Contracting
Through California’s State Use Program, and with expert guidance from CASUP, Palm Springs Airport partnered with Desert Arc, a Community Rehabilitation Program empowering people with disabilities. CASUP streamlined the process, connected the airport with Desert Arc, and ensured the contract delivered both operational excellence and social impact.

Zach York
Jan 211 min read


A Smarter Way to Contract: How State Use is Changing Lives at the San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo County Event Center partnered with Toolworks through the State Use Program, delivering top-quality service and jobs for people with disabilities.

Zach York
Jan 212 min read


Inspire Café & Coffee: More Than Meals at CMD Headquarters
CMD teamed up with Lincoln Training Center’s Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (CRP) to launch Inspire Café & Coffee, now the headquarters’ bustling cafeteria. At the heart of it all is Chef Dana, whose leadership is shaping not just menus, but lives.

Zach York
Jan 212 min read
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