This recognition highlights PODS' outstanding contributions and commitment to the community. The event centered on acknowledging the collaborative endeavors that have significantly impacted the region. Al Jonas, Vice President of Regional Operations of PODS Local expressed gratitude and thanked The River Community and Jim Duran for their incredible efforts towards the community.

“To be recognized with the Large Business of the Year award is not just an accolade for us at PODS, but a testament to the collective efforts of our entire team,” said Jonas. “We believe in making a positive impact in the communities we serve.“

During the event, The River Community shared inspiring stories highlighting the positive impact made possible by the support of community partnerships. PODS remains committed to fostering positive change and making meaningful contributions.

“This award is validation of our commitment to the community and serves as a reminder of the responsibility we carry as a large business to give back and support the growth and well-being of our community,” said Steve Yapp, Owner for Local PODS Moving & Storage. Thank you to The River Community and Jim Duran, for your support and leadership.”

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About Local PODS Moving & Storage
Steve Yapp is the owner of three Tri-Counties PODS franchises that serve residents and businesses in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Dedicated to the local community, Yapp’s franchises have donated hundreds of PODS containers to nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Diego and Los Angeles counties since opening their doors in 2005.

A partial list of recipients includes: Boys & Girls Clubs, FOOD Share of Ventura County, Casa Pacifica, Toys 4 Tots, California Strawberry Festival, Ojai Music Festival, Relay for Life, C.H.P. Holiday Toy Drive, Salvation Army, Santa Maria Good Samaritan, Oxnard Downtown Management District, Boy Scouts of Ventura County, California Visitors Center, Simi Valley Days, the Oxnard Salsa Festival, and Catholic Charities.

PODS offers moving and storage the way you need it done, with unlimited time, space and control. When PODS pioneered portable storage in 1998, they introduced the world to a brand new, flexible way to move and store. Now an industry leader, PODS currently provides residential and commercial services in 46 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the UK. To date, the PODS network has completed more than one million long-distance moves, four million initial deliveries, and has over 220,000 PODS containers in service. For more information, go to: www.mylocalpods.com.