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More People And Businesses From The Westside Industrial Area
TDI Signs fabricates signs for many retail, restaurant and hospitality businesses. Above, owner Art Rivas (right) with his son, Andrew Rivas, showing a sign for Tilly’s, a large chain retailer. The company is located 1419 Seabright Ave. For more information, visit www.tdisigns.com or call 562/436-5188.
John Wells, president of Cavanaugh Machine Works (CMW), Inc., visits the heavy machining and fabricating area at CMW. The company was founded in 1948 in Wilmington, and moved to the Westside industrial area in 1997. CMW’s primary location is at 1540 Santa Fe Ave., with a fabrication/welding division at 1500 W. 16th St. Call 562/437-1126 or visit www.cavmachine.com for more information.
According to Janet McCarthy, president and CEO of Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC), 61 percent of individuals served by Goodwill SOLAC’s job placement and training programs are based in the Long Beach area. The nonprofit organization offers industry-specific training at its Westside Long Beach headquarters with programs for home healthcare, certified nursing assistance and loss prevention training. “All of our curriculum is developed based on the needs of the business community and the requirements of the state,” she said of the programs. In addition to its work placement services and retail shops, Goodwill SOLAC also offers interpreting services in American Sign Language and 26 spoken languages through its division called LiNKS Sign Language & Interpreting Services. “The fact that we here in Long Beach, one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we have a lot of languages and a lot of people that need assistance.” When funding is available, Goodwill also provides classes in general educational development (GED), financial literacy and work skills training. By providing the community with access to these services, McCarthy said, “Our ultimate goal is to move people out of poverty.” McCarthy is pictured beside a portrait of Goodwill Industries founder, Edgar J. Helms. Goodwill SOLAC’s headquarters are located at 800 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. For more information, call 562/4357741 or visit www.goodwillsolac.org.
Nancy McCrabb (center), former president of Cowelco Steel Contractors, is pictured with her daughters Tracy McCrabb (right) and Tamery McCrabb, current president. Nancy McCrabb’s father founded Cowelco in 1947. The Westside business is located at 1634 W. 14th St. For more information, call 562/432-5766 or visit www.cowelco.com.
Superior Electrical Advertising, a custom electrical sign fabricator, was founded more than 40 years ago. The company is the preferred supplier for Disneyland’s electrical signage. At left is CEO Jim Sterk (left) and Chief Operations Officer Stan Janocha, as Superior Electrical Advertising photo they pose with a sign for one of their most recognizable customers, Starbucks. McDonald’s is another major client. Pictured above is Patti Skoglund, president of Superior Electrical Advertising, which employs more than 100 workers. The company is located at 1700 W. Anaheim St. For more information, call 562/495-3808 or visit www.superiorsigns.com.