Ambassador of the Month Archive

Irvine Organizations, Individuals Presented with Annual Business Awards at Celebrate Irvine

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

The Greater Irvine Chamber formally recognized organizations and individuals in Irvine for community service, volunteerism, and the best traditions of good corporate citizenship during the organization’s Celebrate Irvine luncheon, hosted in partnership with the City of Irvine. “The work of organizations throughout Irvine are a vital component of the Irvine Master Plan. Set forth more than half a century ago, the Master Plan ensures economic prosperity in our region,” said Bryan Starr, President and CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber. “We are proud to recognize a few of the many organizations and individuals who are achieving excellence while making significant contributions to the...

Memory of Former Greater Irvine Chamber Committee Chair John Colvin Lives on through Scholarships

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Five years ago, the Greater Irvine Chamber established the John Colvin Memorial Scholarship in coordination with the Colvin family, in honor of John Greg Colvin, a long time-resident of Orange County and an active member of the Chamber, including serving as chair of the Business Attraction and Retention Committee. He passed in 2014 while training for an Ironman Triathlon. This year’s John Colvin Memorial Scholarships were formally presented by the Greater Irvine Chamber to Irvine students Anganette Cisneros, Megan Kosai, Jake Liechty, and Anthony Sandoval at the 2019 Orange County World Trade Week Breakfast and Forum. Each student awarded a scholarship has been...

OC World Trade Week Event Delivers a Power Packed Program

Monday, May 20, 2019

Joining more than 500 attendees at the Greater Irvine Chamber’s fifth annual Orange County World Trade Week (OCWTW) Breakfast and Forum , was an impressive list of International-American chambers, business associations, public sector and private trade organizations, Consulate Generals from across Orange and Los Angeles counties, and members of business community to exchange ideas and learn from experts in international trade and exporting. Steve Wagner, global managing director of Experian Decision Analytics, delivered a keynote on the topic of cybersecurity. Wagner discussed solutions and tools to better manage fraud as it relates to international transactions, and safeguard data against the constant...

Inaugural Spirit of Hospitality Award to be Presented at Celebrate Irvine

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

For the first time, the Spirit of Hospitality Award will be presented at the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2019 Celebrate Irvine event to be held Friday, June 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd. The Spirit of Hospitality Award will recognize a back-of-house or front-of-house hospitality professional in Irvine who exhibits exemplary behavior in workplace knowledge, customer service, problem-solving, relationship building, and creating a warm welcome for visitors. “We are looking forward to presenting this inaugural award to recognize an individual who has made an impact on our destination and their hotel; someone who goes above and beyond their...

OC World Trade Week Partners Include International-American Chambers, Trade Organizations

Monday, May 06, 2019

The fifth annual Orange County World Trade Week (OCWTW) Breakfast and Forum, to be held on Thursday, May 16, is supported by an impressive partner list of Orange County International-American chambers, and trade organizations. The event will also be attended by a number of Consulate Generals from across Orange and Los Angeles counties. “This reflects a powerful coalition of organizations that understand and appreciate the value of trade across the globe and implications for our economy and our place in the global economy,” said Linda DiMario, executive vice president, Greater Irvine Chamber. “Their commitment to this event and dedication to helping businesses grow...

Irvine’s US Export Assistance Center Director Jim Mayfield to Speak Trade Trends at OC World Trade Week

Monday, April 29, 2019

The 2019 Orange County World Trade Week Breakfast and Forum (OCWTW) will include an overview of trends and key data points for trade in Orange County from Jim Mayfield, director of the U.S. Export Assistance Center, Irvine, the commercial service of the International Trade Administration with the U.S. Department of Commerce. Mayfield began his assignment with the Irvine Export Assistance Center in 2012, moving on to become director two years later. Prior to joining the Irvine office, Mayfield served as the Principal Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2009 - 2012. He has also...

Greater Irvine Chamber’s Business Outlook 2020 Set for January 9

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Greater Irvine Chamber will host its 11th annual Business Outlook Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, 7:30 – 9:15 a.m., at Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd. The Chamber’s annual economic-forecast event is one of the largest of its kind in the region. Drawing hundreds of professionals, executives, and community leaders from throughout Orange County each year, the event provides attendees insights into economic trends delivered by economy experts, and networking opportunities. Watch for more details as they develop. Register now to secure your seat at the 2020 Business Outlook Breakfast. Individual ticket prices are: members - $75; nonmembers - $105. Table sponsorships...

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