Category: Events

Century Group Sponsors the 2015 OC CFO of the Year Awards

Century Group is proud to once again sponsor the Orange County CFO of the Year Awards. The awards are presented each year by the Orange County Business Journal and sponsoring organizations to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. Awards are presented in five categories: Outstanding CFO of a Public Company, Outstanding CFO of a Private Company, Outstanding CFO of a Not-for-Profit Organization, Rising Star and Lifetime Achievement.

EVENT DETAILS

CFO of the Year Awards

DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

Click here for more information.

Click here to register for the event.

Century Group Networks with Future Business Leaders at the Los Angeles Diversity Mixer

Century Group representatives joined the Riordan Programs Alumni Association (RPAA) Board for the 7th Annual Los Angeles Diversity Mixer at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on April 26, networking with approximately 200 attendees. One of three Gold-level Sponsors, Century Group was proud to continue supporting a program that provides opportunities for future business professionals.

“I’ve represented Century Group at this event the last three years, and this is one of those evenings I really look forward to,” said Dave Dutt, an Executive Recruiter with Century Group. “I enjoy reconnecting with alumni from the program and meeting the up-and-coming business professionals in our community. The air is always filled with positive energy and purpose – this event has certainly distinguished itself as a premier networking opportunity for the Los Angeles business community.”

Diversity Mixer attendees are all high-caliber, ambitious professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds at different points in their careers working to better their professional networks and expand their career opportunities. Through this annual event, they have the opportunity to meet professionals and organizations representing a wide range of fields including accounting, finance, marketing and information technology.

 RPAA LA Diversity Mixer 3-15Dave Dutt and Phil Bruno with RPAA Board Members Michelle Gavilanes, VP Strategic Initiatives; Denice Gonzalez-Kim, President; and Judith Florido, VP External Affairs

“I was honored to offer our expertise to the motivated and driven Riordan Program alumni,” said Phil Bruno, Managing Director of Century Group’s San Fernando Valley Office. “The Diversity Mixer is a great platform for the future business leaders of Los Angeles to exchange ideas, share successes and network with each other. It also allowed the burgeoning professionals to explore current opportunities and gain valuable insight into career progression through discussions with hiring managers and executive recruiters from Century Group.”

Proceeds from the event benefitted the RPAA’s Saturday Business Academy, a program that prepares traditionally disadvantaged and underserved students at Los Angeles area high schools with the skills and academic guidance necessary to become future business leaders through mentorship, college preparatory workshops and a curriculum that instills a basic competence in financial literacy.

The Riordan Programs, co-founded by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and UCLA Anderson School of Management Professor William Ouchi, consists of a set of pioneering, career-based outreach programs geared toward high school and college students, and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds and under-served communities. The programs focus on education, mentorship and professional development in order to prepare the participants for careers in business management. The RPAA was established to provide continued support of its members as they pursue educational and professional endeavors, and leadership roles in the community.

Meet Century Group Representatives at the CFA Society’s Career Development Expo and Job Fair

Century Group is proud to be a part of the CFA Society of Los Angeles’ 18th Annual Career Development Expo and Job Fair on Thursday, April 16 in Downtown Los Angeles. This year’s theme is “Helping our members get more jobs!” The afternoon’s formal presentation features seasoned speakers and a panel of CFALA members at various career stages and in various field sharing insights on making the right moves at every career level.

Century Group representatives, Harry Boxer (Chairman and Founder) and Brian Harkavy (Director, Executive Search), will be on hand to speak to attendees about career opportunities and the current employment landscape.

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Thursday, April 16, 2015
Omni Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Event parking at the Omni: $12.00

2:30 pm: Registration
3:00 – 5:30 pm: Program & Panels
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Networking with CFALA Members
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Job Fair

Registration:
Register by April 9: $30*
Individual Pre-Registration after April 9: $40
Walk-In Registration: $50

*CFALA members are not hosted

Meet Century Group Representatives at the 3rd Veterans Economic Summit and Job Fair

Century Group is proud to be a sponsor of the 3rd Veterans’ Economic Summit, Job Fair and Backpack Giveaway on Friday, August 7 in Hollywood. The event is presented by the Veterans Advocacy Group of America (VAGA), and the backpack giveaway benefits the children of Veterans.

Century Group representatives will be on hand to speak to attendees about career opportunities and the current employment landscape.

Click here for event registration and information.

Friday, August 7, 2015
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

American Legion Post 43
2035 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068

Free admission

 

Meet Century Group Representatives at the CFA Society’s Career Development Expo

Century Group will once again be in attendance at the CFA Society of Los Angeles’ Annual Career Development Expo and Job Fair on Wednesday, April 20 in Downtown Los Angeles.

The event will feature a keynote address by David E. Cooley, Director of Alumni Career Services and Career Coach for UCLA Anderson School of Management’s Office of Alumni Relations, and a panel of CFALA members sharing insights on getting ahead in the early stages of your career. Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to network and meet representatives of the companies in attendance.

Century Group representatives will be on hand to speak to attendees about career opportunities and the current employment landscape.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
The L.A. Hotel Downtown
333 S Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

2:30 pm: Registration
3:00 – 5:30 pm: Program & Panels
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Job Fair and Networking with CFALA Members

Registration:
Register by April 12: $35*
Individual Pre-Registration after April 12: $45
Walk-In Registration: $55
Special Student Group Rate: $30 each**

*CFALA members are not hosted
**Must register at least 5 per group

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Nominations Open for the 2016 OC CFO of the Year Awards

CFO of the Year Awards Nominations are now open for the 9th Annual Orange County Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards. Century Group is proud to once again sponsor the event, which honors area financial professionals who have shown the highest level of talent and commitment as corporate stewards for their respective companies in the preceding fiscal year.

 

Click here for the Nomination Form

Nomination Deadline EXTENDED through the end of November 2015 

 

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Outstanding CFO of a Public Company
  • Outstanding CFO of a Private Company
  • Outstanding CFO of a Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Rising Star
  • Lifetime Achievement 

The Dinner and Awards Program will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Hotel Irvine. Click here for details.

For more information or to nominate a CFO, contact Tim Calley at [email protected] or (714) 708-5100.

Working with Veterans in Transition

vagajobfair815 Tucked away among the historic buildings lining Highland Avenue in Hollywood, you’ll find the American Legion Post 43. The building dates back to the early 1920s, and as you walk inside, you can’t help but be transported back in time, most notably by framed newspapers lining the walls, highlighting many of the major wartime developments in the US over the past 100 years.

The building now houses events for legion members, as well as various outside events. One such event, the Veterans Economic Summit and Job Fair, took place there recently and Century Group was proud to be a sponsor.

The annual event, presented by the Veterans Advocacy Group of America (VAGA), provides information and resources to assist returning veterans in the transition to civilian life. Throughout the morning, veterans were able to speak to representatives from various companies and organizations, as well as attend workshops on life skills, interview skills, personal management skills and job preparation.

Brad Horton, Director of Client Services at Century Group, spoke to the veterans in attendance. “My father, brother and sister-in-law are veterans, so I know first-hand how helpful these types of events can be,” he shared. “It’s an honor to help these veterans find jobs as they acclimate with civilian life.”

Olivia Chavez, Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and Founder of the Veteran Awareness Project, was the keynote speaker for the event. She spoke about the abundance of opportunities and encouraged the veterans to take advantage of this chance to speak with the sponsors and exhibitors at the event. “They’re here because they want to help you, so make sure to follow through. That’s the key.”

The event also provided the next generation with the tools necessary to be successful through VAGA’s annual backpack giveaway. Funded by supply donations and proceeds from the event, a total of 300 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to the children of veterans that afternoon.

 VAGA Annual Backpack Giveaway

Supporting the Transition of Veterans and Their Families

Century Group was proud to sponsor the 2016 Veterans Economic Summit and Job Fair for second year-in-a-row this past August. Presented by the Veterans Advocacy Group of America (VAGA) – an organization committed to providing information and resources to assist returning veterans in the transition to civilian life – the annual event offers veterans an opportunity to speak with representatives from companies and organizations in various industries. Workshops on life skills, interview skills, personal management skills and job preparation are also presented for the benefit of the attendees.

 

 2016 Veterans Economic Summit and Job Fair
2016 VAGA Backpack Giveaway In addition to helping the veterans themselves, VAGA is dedicated to providing the next generation with the tools necessary to be successful as well. The organization used proceeds from the event and supply donations to create 500 backpacks filled with school supplies – 200 more than the prior year. Distributing the backpacks to the children of the veterans in attendance is one of the best parts of this event each year according to VAGA President, Tova Barbour.

Los Angeles CFO of the Year Awards

LA CFO Awards Century Group is proud to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s CFO of the Year Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The annual event honors finance professionals in the Los Angeles region for their ongoing efforts as outstanding financial stewards. Given the economic times and ever-changing climate, CFOs serve as essential members of a company’s core leadership team. Together with their CEOs, their decisions affect all aspects of the business. Please help us recognize the very best that Los Angeles has to offer.

 

LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
11:00am – 1:30pm

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Private Company
  • Public Company
  • Government/Public Sector
  • Nonprofit

The Los Angeles Business Journal will also publish a special supplement highlighting the honorees and finalists. For more information, please contact Events Manager Adrienne Toumayan at 323-549-5225 ext. 253 or [email protected].

Nominations Open for the 2016 CFO of the Year Awards in Los Angeles

Nominations are now open for the 10th Annual CFO of the Year Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Century Group is proud to once again sponsor the annual event, which honors finance professionals in the Los Angeles region for their ongoing efforts as outstanding financial stewards. Given the economic times and ever-changing climate, CFOs serve as essential members of a company’s core leadership team. Together with their CEOs, their decisions affect all aspects of the business. Please help us recognize the very best that Los Angeles has to offer.


Click here to view the Nomination Form

Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Award Categories

  • Private Company
  • Public Company
  • Government/Public Sector
  • Nonprofit

For more information, contact the Los Angeles Business Journal Events Team at (323) 549-5225.