Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce
Our mission is to advance the economic vitality of greater Irvine.
Our mission is to advance the economic vitality of greater Irvine.
The 2019 Irvine Global Village Festival, hosted by the City of Irvine, has expanded to become a two-day event held October 12 – 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park. The festival continues to highlight Irvine's vibrant and diverse community. It has grown to include more than 100 musical, dance, and demonstration performances on multiple stages, and features a variety of local and global cuisines, kids' crafts and activities, cultural exhibits, and an artisan's marketplace. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Irvine Global Village Festival and the event's second year at the Orange County Great Park, located at 8000 Great Park Blvd., in Irvine. For more information, visit irvinefestival.org.
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Mike Carroll was appointed by the Irvine City Council at the May 14 Irvine City Council Meeting, filling the Councilmember vacancy. Candidate interviews were conducted by the City Council at its special meeting, and later at its regular meeting a 3-1 vote was reached to appoint Carroll to the City Council. “After thoughtful discussion and an intensive interview process, I am pleased to welcome Mike Carroll to the Irvine City Council,” said Irvine Mayor Christina Shea. “While we had a number of qualified candidates, Mr. Carroll brings a wealth of community and professional experience making him uniquely qualified to serve as an Irvine City Councilmember. He is a champion for our wonderful community and I look forward to working with him.” Councilmember Carroll serves on the City of Irvine Planning Commission as vice chair and served on the city’s Community Services Commission from 2012-2016. Councilmember Carroll, sworn in by the Irvine City Clerk, fills the vacancy that was created when former Councilmember Christina Shea succeeded to the Office of Mayor, when former Mayor Donald P. Wagner was elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in March. For more information on the Irvine City Council, visit www.cityofirvine.org/city-council.
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Anna Spitz has been promoted to Communications Manager at the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce. Since joining the Chamber’s professional staff as Communications Coordinator in 2018, she has assumed management of several projects including social media and video production. She also has a prominent role in communicating important Chamber affairs through internal and external communication channels. “Anna has proactively sought opportunities to help elevate the Chamber’s profile and has excelled in every endeavor she has assumed,” said Laura Perdew, director of communications, Greater Irvine Chamber. “Anna is a consummate professional with an exceptional communications skill set and has displayed strong leadership in her role at the Chamber. She not only brings outstanding value to the organization, but she also brings value to our members and the business community.” Spitz is enrolled in the Western Association of Chamber Executives Academy. Annually, the three-year program consists of three-days of workshops focused on the growth and development of chamber of commerce professionals. Spitz will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices with chamber professionals from throughout the Western United States. Spitz earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton, with an emphasis in public relations. Click here for more information about the Greater...
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A group of business leaders representing Irvine and Orange County traveled to Washington, D.C. this month to present to members of Congress the interests of businesses and residents in the region. Among the business leaders was Whit Peterson, director of government affairs and economic development, Greater Irvine Chamber. During the week-long advocacy trip organized by the Orange County Business Council, the group received daily briefings from a representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce regarding the current state of business in the nation’s capital, and met with legislators to discuss issues including the $2 trillion infrastructure investment proposal, the re-authorization of the Export-Import Bank, healthcare, water, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The group met with the following representatives: Senator Dianne Feinstein Harley Rouda (CA-48) Mike Levin (CA-49) Gil Cisneros (CA-39) Linda Sanchez (CA-38) John Garamendi (CA-3) Staff from Senator Kamala Harris’s office Chief of Staff for Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) Legislative Director for Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-32) Staff from various committees handling legislation possibly affecting business in Orange County “This week in D.C. was very impactful for the business community in Irvine and Orange County,” Peterson said. “The region’s entire congressional delegation changed in the last election so it is important to get in front of our legislators to gain a rapport, inform them...
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