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Global Environmental Training Consulting Inc. (GETC), established in 1997, is a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise specializing in hazardous material identification and abatement. With a comprehensive range of services, GETC has successfully managed projects for a diverse array of clients in both public and private sectors. The firm offers extensive training in OSHA and Cal-OSHA topics, as well as consulting services related to asbestos and lead management. Their expertise encompasses industrial hygiene and safety programs, making them a trusted partner in environmental consulting. Generated from the website

Barrio Planners is an architectural firm that focuses on urban planning, landscaping and design. The firm started as a nonprofit organization in 1970 and became a profit-making organization in 1982. It has designed many projects for East Los Angeles including El Parque de Mexico and Mariachi Plaza. The firm offers services to government and commercial clients that include Verizon, Washington Mutual, Burger King and El Pollo Loco. Barrio Planners is one of Los Angeles Business Assistance Centers that assist small business owners in designated low and moderate income target area and it also does pro bono work for many organizations.

Oprah Winfrey's No Phone Zone campaign has caused thousands to take the pledge by committing themselves to refrain from talking or texting while driving. This valiant campaign has been joined by corporations such as: Sprint, Liberty Mutual, and Chevrolet. Fortel Traffic, Inc ( FTI ) is thrilled to announce that they also have a great contribution for this campaign. A cause like this takes the efforts of many to save just one life. What is the cost of saving just one life? Can any school, city, county, state, or country risk the life of one of their own for something that can simply wait? FTI, creators of the multifunctional VCalm VMS, a vehicle calming device, are putting their complete support into this push for safety and saving lives, as they have the innovative technology to do so. The business of saving lives is FTI's mission, and - with alarming statistics of fatalities and injuries caused by individuals who are on the phone or text messaging while driving is on the rise - it is time that communities become more involved to protect our children, drivers, and pedestrians on our roads.