CAPIO logoTripepi Smith is proud to continue its support of the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for the seventh consecutive year as a Diamond Level Partner — the top-tier sponsorship for the professional association.

“Tripepi Smith has been a valued partner of CAPIO, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing excellence in public agency communications and supporting our community of PIO’s,” said CAPIO President Brie Anne Coleman. “Their continued support strengthens our professional community and affirms the importance of effective, transparent communication in serving California’s communities.”

As a Diamond Level Partner, Tripepi Smith dispatches a large team to attend the CAPIO Annual Conference and the association’s various regional events. CAPIO’s Annual conference is being held May 11–14 in San Diego and offers government communications professionals top-notch training across all topics, including AI, community engagement, communications trends, social media and more. This year’s Annual Conference attendees include Principals Cameron Grimm, APR and Jennifer Nentwig, APR, Creative Director Kevin Bostwick, Senior Business Analyst Dana Sovinec and Junior Business Analyst Cameron Sullivan

“Tripepi Smith operates as an institution of local government and that means we show up and support the professionals that partners with us all over California. Our team has a long-standing commitment to local government communications,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “CAPIO brings together the people, ideas and leadership that move the profession forward. We look forward to another year of collaboration at a time when effective engagement is fundamental to building trust between governments and the communities they serve.”

About CAPIO

The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) is a membership organization serving more than 500 professionals throughout the public sector who engage communities through honest and transparent communication. CAPIO provides education and networking that helps its members and their agencies develop and advance. The Association believes that good government requires good communicators.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.