December 18, 2019 CICB Press Release

December 18, 2019 | CICB

Google Issues Military Style Challenge Coin to Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB), recognizing them for their commitment to our nation’s Military Veterans.

ORLANDO, Fla. and HOUSTON  December 18, 2019

 

The mail arrived for Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) and they received a nice surprise. A special edition Challenge Coin issued by Google. Just as Google is proud to support Veteran-Led businesses, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) takes pride in their involvement and commitment to our Nation’s Military Veterans.

CICB carries the traditions of service, honor, and commitment learned in the armed forces to their clients on a daily basis. In addition to being led by a military veteran, the Subject Matter Experts and Safety Consultants at CICB have over 600 years combined dedicated crane experience with the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

In the military, Challenge Coins are proof that you are a member of a unit or served on a specific tour of duty. In early military history, they were used for security and a service member may have been required to show the coin to prove their loyalty. That may not be necessary today, but being a member of the team is still a strong military tradition. Challenge coins are used to award team members who perform their duties extremely well. Giving a coin as a reward for excellent performance builds pride and morale. Receiving one is a great honor and team members work hard to get them.

“Just as Google is proud to support Veteran-Led businesses, CICB is proud to take part in this honor program” said Craig Epperson, CEO of CICB. “Leading a company takes persistence and dedication even in the tough times.” Veterans can bring more than just professionalism to a company, there is a high level of commitment and devotion to the job that a veteran has instilled within them through the training they received in the armed forces, continued Epperson.

While the challenge coin, adorned with a large red, white and blue “V”, may just be a symbol of support, maybe it will encourage or even challenge other businesses to hire more Veterans.

About CICB:
Headquartered in Orlando, FL since 1969 with a second training facility in Houston, TX, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) provides customized training for every type of lifting equipment and inspection services worldwide.

CICB’s professionally trained instructors and subject matter experts are not only NCCCO Accredited Practical Examiners, but are NCCCO Certified as Mobile, Overhead & Articulating Crane Operators, Riggers, Signalpersons, Lift Directors and Crane Inspectors. CICB’s instructors have been awarded the prestigious Top Trainer Award in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009.

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Our site has been using CICB for a number of years to train and maintain certification for our crane operators. They exhibit an extensive background in the crane industry and their approach to training is very thorough and comprehensive. CICB’s professional instructors are highly dedicated and motivate everyone in the class to strive for excellence. The material is well-organized and the training is presented in a clear and concise manner. The classroom instruction and actual hands-on training go beyond our expectations. Our employees leave the class with a better understanding of crane operation, their capabilities, and job safety.”  

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This class was one of the best I have ever coordinated for our employees! Jason was, by far, the best instructor I have ever seen present an extremely technical course. His personality was perfect for the audience and made him very relatable. His technical proficiency was exemplary! He is completely capable of and, for the most part, did teach the entire class without referring to the slides or reference material. He also went way above and beyond in his commitment to ensuring the students not only learned but retained the material and stayed late into each evening to assist those requiring additional assistance. The employees could not say enough great things about Jason's skills and commitment to learning. We now have 10 employees trained to operate our cranes and, even though the majority of them do not work together, a group of employees that overcame some adversity and became a cohesive team. They are begging me to bring the CICB back!”

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The Instructor Larry Kime is absolutely one of the best instructors I have ever had, and I have a degree in mechanical engineering. Larry’s knowledge both written and practical is current and accessible. I would recommend Larry to a new beginner or someone that has been in the lifting industry their whole career

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