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IRVINE – Irvine resident Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, an orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, one of the largest providers of orthopedic care in the nation, has joined Orange County’s only live sports medicine radio show “Doctor in the Dugout” as a host.
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The Greater Irvine Chamber connects you with nonprofit organizations that address issues facing the community and opportunities for you to make a difference. This month we focus on veteran services. According to the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Orange County is home to nearly 200,000 veterans. These men and women include, but are not limited to, veterans from World War II and Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Somalia, and all those from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Orange County United Way United to End Homelessness program plays a large role in a collaborative effort to provide housing and services for veterans experiencing homelessness in Orange County. OC United Way’s 2019 Point in Time count identified that a little more than 300 veterans are experiencing homelessness in Orange County, and out of that population 68% were unsheltered, while about 32% were in either an emergency or transitional shelter. Supportive housing units for 124 veterans are under construction in Placentia and Santa Ana. Through its WelcomeHomeOC program, OC United Way provides housing to homeless veterans through privately-owned apartments in partnership with participating landlords. A large part of reentry into civilian life is stable employment. Orange County nonprofit organizations offer a range of services to hel...
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Roamaroo, a popular travel blog, featured Irvine’s diverse dining portfolio and ample parks and open space. The post highlights writers Collette and Scott Stohler’s adventures in the city which included hikes on the miles of trails throughout Quail Hill, San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Bommer Canyon. “If you’re looking for a great place to go hiking and/or mountain biking, Bommer Canyon is the place for you! This beautiful trail allows hikers and bikers to enjoy the great outdoors of Irvine. While you’re close to the action of Irvine, Bommer Canyon is far enough away that it’s the perfect place to enjoy peace and quiet in the great outdoors,” the blog reads. Also featured were Irvine’s Tim Ho Wan, by Michelin-star restauranteur, located in the Diamond Jamboree center, and the Hello Kitty Grand Café at the Irvine Spectrum Center. Together, the Stohlers have more than 313,000 social media followers, and their blog garners 40,000 visitors per month. The visit was a result of the marketing efforts of Destination Irvine. For more information on Irvine as a destination, visit DestinationIrvine.com.
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Forty-six member volunteers visited 224 Irvine businesses during the Greater Irvine Chamber’s fall 2019 Business Outreach Rally. They surveyed the businesses and provided them with copies of the Business Outreach Resource Guide, which features information about support resources provided through the Chamber and its partner organizations, and offers possible solutions to what they said were their most pressing needs: their ability to increase sales, and navigate business regulations. Overall, 75% of the survey respondents said they either met or exceeded their business goals. October’s Business Outreach Rally was led in activity by volunteer teams James Zhou and Thomas Lotts, and Joe Alvarez and Claire Na, who tied for submitting the highest number of surveys. Oct. 30, 2019 Business Outreach Rally volunteers: Gary Abraham, Aspect Real Estate Partners Ahmad Afzal, Common Sense Eating Joe Alvarez, G & C Technical Services Molly Amai, Sysco Jeannine Arrington, Legal Shield Scott Barr, Pacific Sotheby's Cynthia Barry, CBE Office Solutions Tara Bokosky, Tax & Financial Group Renae Brown, 2010 Office Furniture Brenda Callen LeGault, ISC Technology Michael Cooley, Fashion Isle Smiles Sarah Copeland, Consultant Cindy Denkins, Webster University Leanne Disanto, Rise Up For You John Forbes, Forbes Bookkeeping Service Beth Fujishige, Rotary Club of Irvine David Girty, Aspect Real Estate Partners Anita Goldin, Goldin Leadership Group Scott Jackson, CPS Employer Benefits Grady Kimme, Aspect Real Estate Partners Thomas Lotts...
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