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.
Nearly 200 guests were in the holiday and giving spirit at the annual Greater Irvine Chamber Holiday Party. The Dec. 5 event, hosted by the Emerging Business Leaders Council at AV Club, Irvine, raised more than $3,500 to benefit several Orange County nonprofit organizations. “The Greater Irvine Chamber is committed to supporting our nonprofit community partners. This event provided us with an opportunity to raise awareness as well as funds for these philanthropic organizations,” said Bryan Starr, president and CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber. All funds collected through monetary donations to the individual charities and silent auction purchases, for such items as a suite at an Anaheim Ducks game, tickets to a Live Nation-hosted concert, and a stay at the Fashion Island Hotel, will go to: Alzheimer’s Association Families Forward Habitat For Humanity of Orange County Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Make-A-Wish Orange County & Inland Empire Olive Crest Ronald McDonald House Orange County Tilly’s Life Center United Way Orange County Also in the holiday spirit was Irvine Mayor Donald Wagner who wished attendees a happy holiday season, while guests enjoyed music from a live DJ, and a visit from Santa. Not only did this event provide an opportunity for guests to contribute to the featured nonprofits, but local companies donated their time and services...
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Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel presented an overview of the Irvine Police Department’s new drone program to a room of business and community leaders during the Dec. 6 Greater Irvine Chamber Government Affairs meeting. Joining Chief Hamel was Lieutenant Bill Bingham who relayed the details of the program, and the various situations in which the drones will be deployed such as search and rescue missions, high-risk operations, and fire monitoring. The presentation from Chief Hamel and Lieutenant Bingham is part of the department’s commitment to remain transparent and inform Irvine constituents of the steps being taken to protect Irvine’s residents, business, and visitors. A legislative status report was also presented during the meeting by a representative from the office of State Assemblyman Steven Choi, as well as an update from the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs committee. For more information about the Greater Irvine Chamber’s work in government affairs and how to become involved, contact Whit Peterson.
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Destination Irvine’s senior director Wendy Haase and director of corporate sales AnaLaura Becerra attended on Dec. 5 the Orange County Visitors Association and Disneyland Resort Tour Operator Trade Show at Disney California Adventure where they promoted the destination to nearly 200 Los Angeles and Southern California-based Chinese tour operators. The trade show included networking and a presentation by Destination Irvine, highlighting Irvine’s many attractions including the 118-foot-high helium Great Park Balloon, and world-class shopping destination, Irvine Spectrum. According to Visit California, by the end of the decade, China is projected to surpass Canada in arrivals, bolstering its already-lofty position as California's top overseas market. China is an economic powerhouse as disposable income and consumer spending continue to soar. For more information about Irvine as a destination, visit DestinationIrvine.com.
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Courtney Nakagawa, sales and event manager for Morton’s the Steakhouse, has been named the Greater Irvine Chamber October 2018 Member of the Month for her involvement in various Chamber events and committees. In her six months as a Chamber member, Nakagawa has regularly attended Evening Business Exchanges and Emerging Business Leaders After Hours Mixers, as well as signature Chamber events such as Celebrate Irvine. Nakagawa joined the Monday Leads Group soon after becoming a Chamber member, and quickly was asked to serve as the membership chair of the group. She also serves on the Women of Influence Committee where she assists with the planning of the Chamber’s annual event. “The Greater Irvine Chamber is so large and active, which is its own built-in benefit for me to be able to reach a wider, broader range of potential clientele, many of whom I’ve already done business with and would now even consider friends,” said Nakagawa. In charge of private dining events at Morton’s the Steakhouse in Santa Ana, Nakagawa was honored with the title of “Sales Manager of the Year” in 2017 across all Morton’s locations. The dining establishment offers both lunch and dinner services in its beautifully appointing dining room, and daily happy hour...
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