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Annette Walker, president, City of Hope Orange County, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2019’s 100 Most Influential People. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact. This is Walker’s first time on this list. She shares the industry’s highest honor alongside Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Donald Trump, and others. “The honorees chosen this year by Modern Healthcare and our readers are those who were fearless in their risky strategies and unapologetic in their rationale,” said Aurora Aguilar, editor, Modern Healthcare. Walker is a visionary health care leader recognized for designing and executing enterprise-wide transformation for some of the country’s largest health organizations. She currently leads the development of a 21st-century Orange County campus for City of Hope, named by U.S. News & World Report as the best cancer hospital in California. In her role, Walker is realizing an extraordinary vision to transform American cancer care by building a $1 billion world-class cancer center and network of unparalleled scale. The unprecedented initiative, part of Cit...
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Linda DiMario, executive vice president, Greater Irvine Chamber, this month presented a keynote address to a room full of business leaders and educators during the Orange County and Vision 2020 Power Breakfast for Business and Entrepreneurship. DiMario discussed opportunities, challenges, gaps, and disruptors facing Orange County. “The alignment between business and education is essential to building a sustainable and effective workforce – particularly with the rate of change and innovation occurring at such a rapid pace. Working together, we can better take advantage of tomorrow’s innovations and the new jobs and skills they will require,” said DiMario. The event was presented in part by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Business and Entrepreneurship Sector and EXP as part of an ongoing professional development opportunity for regional college, university, K-12 faculty, employers, students, and key stakeholders in preparing students and employees for the 21st-century economy. For more information on the Greater Irvine Chamber’s economic development work, contact Linda DiMario.
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Kate Klimow, chief administrative officer and director of External Relations at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 11th annual 2020 Business Outlook breakfast event to be held on Thursday, Jan. 9. The economic-forecast event is one of the largest of its kind in Orange County, drawing hundreds of professionals, executives, and community leaders from throughout the region. Klimow has experience working in both public and private sectors throughout her career. Her varied experience in government relations and public affairs includes working for the Arizona Department of Commerce, Parsons Corporation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disneyland Resort, KB Home, California Apartment Association, and the Orange County Business Council. Klimow is the immediate past chair of the Greater Irvine Chamber Board, and has served the organization in several capacities since 2012, including on its Board Executive Committee and as chair of the Government Affairs Committee, and Programs Committee where she helped to establish the successful Women of Influence event. She was also a delegate for the Chamber-led foreign direct investment missions, traveling to the U.K. in 2017, 2018, and 2019. She has partnered on Chamber career readiness programs, including the award-winning Career Edge soft skills workshops for student...
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Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle sponsor Zillow announced the addition of Zillow Offers to its real estate marketplace portfolio, which provides a new, hassle-free way to buy and sell eligible homes directly through Zillow. Zillow Offers is now available to homeowners across a large portion of Southern California including Orange County. “We know how difficult and stressful it can be to sell a home, so we are rebuilding the experience of buying and selling a home to make it a much simpler, smoother process,” said Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow brand president. “In the 20 months since we first introduced Zillow Offers, we’ve seen that there is a strong appetite for another option when it comes to selling a home. We’re thrilled to launch Zillow Offers in one of the largest markets in the country, and look forward to easing the friction and helping sellers move to the next stage of their life without the hassle and uncertainty of a traditional home sale.” Through Zillow Offers, sellers have control over selling timelines and can choose a closing date that fits their schedule. Homeowners who request an offer from Zillow can expect a fair market value offer on their home. After closing on a home, Zillow wil...
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