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Archived News / Press 2002
Local Firm Awarded Cal Poly Structural Engineering Contract
October: LOCAL ENGINEERS TRADE BLUEPRINTS FOR HAMMERS AND NAILS
June: Cannon Take Team Building to Extreme Levels
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Local Firm Awarded Cal Poly Structural Engineering Contract
Cannon Selected As Agency of Choice in Statewide Search
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Beating out other firms across the state vying for a contract with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo's own Cannon is one of two firms chosen to provide structural engineering services for the campus during the next year.
"This contract was sought after by very qualified candidates," said Cannon President Mike Cannon. "We are flattered that Cal Poly recognized our ability and chose us."
The contract, which positions both Cannon and James A. Hill and Associates as "on-call" for upcoming projects, is especially meaningful for Cannon as all 10 of the company's structural engineers are graduates of Cal Poly's Architectural Engineering Department. The firm also regularly employees Cal Poly student interns and has worked on past Cal Poly projects, including the new resident halls and sports complex.
October: LOCAL ENGINEERS TRADE BLUEPRINTS FOR HAMMERS AND NAILS
Cannon staff spends Saturday building low-income homes in Guadalupe
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA- Employees of local engineering firm Cannon traded their computers, blueprints and drafting tables for hammers and nails last Saturday when they aided the Peoples' Self-Help Housing (PSHH) organization in its effort to build three and four-bedroom single-family homes for low-income families in Guadalupe.
Once a month, the "Cannon Relief Crew" gets together to unwind and to have a little fun with activities like roller-skating, bowling or a group movie night. This month, however, "the usual" went out the window when 20 Cannon employees chose to put their skills into action for a good cause.
"This was one of our best events. We were able to get to know one another away from the office. And, at the same time, give back to the community," said Deborah Wharton, HR Manager for Cannon.
The team was responsible for nailing all the plywood onto one of the homes. A few of the more adventurous, took their turn up on the roof.
For more than 25 years, Cannon has provided engineering, surveying and planning services for industries ranging from agriculture, energy and telecommunications to municipalities, schools and military installations. More than 85 employees at the company's two offices in San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield specialize in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering; land surveying; structural design; and land use. Cannon works with clients throughout California, Hawaii, Nevada and Arizona. For more information about Cannon, please see their website at www.cannonassoc.com or call Liz Jaeger at 805/544-7407.
June: Cannon Take Team Building to Extreme Levels
‘Loose Cannons' Competing in Mojave Death Challenge June 8
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Employees at Cannon are still riding high from their participation in the Mojave Death Challenge relay race on Saturday, June 8, 2002. The event combined running with mountain and road cycling across a 278-mile course in the Mojave Desert of Southern California and Southwestern Nevada. The start and finish line was behind Buffalo Bill's Casino and Hotel at Primm, Nev., 30 miles from Las Vegas.
The team tried to mimic the race's conditions while training. Terrain ranged from soft desert sand to hard packed dirt, paved roads and dirt roads, rocks, gravel, weathered asphalt and what the race organizers refer to as "all kinds of ugly stuff." And then there was the temperature, which reached 118 in the shade and windstorms.
Cannon sent a team of 12 employees, including President Mike Cannon. A small but encouraging support team of family and friends ensured the team got plenty of water and attention during the extreme conditions.
The idea to compete in the race began back in January when one Cannon associate sent an email out to his 80 co-workers to gauge interest in signing up for the race.
"I think he was a bit surprised by the response-or the fact that he even got a response," said Liz Jaeger, a member of the Loose Cannons.
The team, dubbed the "Loose Cannons," came in third place in the corporate division and 17th overall.
"It's been so exciting. We worked hard, met our goal together as a team, and came back with a great accomplishment," she said. "It's been hard to get back to work, because the experience was so invigorating. It's all we talk about since we've been back. We're already recruiting for next year!"
Cannon competed against 31 other teams from California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Here's what we thought of thought of the race:
DeathRace2002.ppt (778 K)
DeathRace2002Highs&Lows.ppt (1.8 MB)
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