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Crowd Favorite, Chris Schwarz Returns as Greater Irvine Chamber Business Outlook Keynote Speaker

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Editors Update: This event will take place in spring 2022. Details and registration to be announced. Chris Schwarz, associate professor of finance and faculty director of the Center for Investment and Wealth Management at University of California, Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business and popular speaker, returns for the fourth year to the Greater Irvine Chamber Business Outlook event. “An expert in the field of economics, Chris Schwarz is also a crowd favorite, capturing the attention of large audiences with his knowledge, insights, and good humor about a salient topic,” said Bryan Starr, president and CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber. “His observations and analyses are important as we look at market indicators to help us mak...

Nominations Being Accepted for Greater Irvine Chamber 2022 Women of Influence

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Nominations and self-nominations for the Greater Irvine Chamber 2022 Women of Influence are now open and being accepted through Friday, February 18, 5:00 p.m. Eligible nominees must lead, serve, or work for an active business or nonprofit located or operating in Orange County, or attend a high school, college, or university in Orange County. The 2022 Women of Influence event, on Thursday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., will recognize an outstanding woman in each of eight categories who have positively impacted their industries and the business community in Orange County. NOMINATE & REGISTER HERE! AWARD CATEGORIES Entrepreneur - founded an organization and has excelled in strategy, operations, and finances. Achievemen...

Meet the 2021 Greater Irvine Chamber 40 Under 40 Honorees

Tuesday, December 07, 2021

Forty outstanding Orange County next-generation professionals were recognized during the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 40 Under 40 awards presentation on Dec. 9 at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum, for their demonstrated leadership and accomplishments advancing their industries and the Orange County community. “The Greater Irvine Chamber is honored to recognize 40 of Orange County’s most accomplished young professionals, each a promise of continued innovation for our region,” said Bryan Starr, the chamber’s president and CEO. “I congratulate them all for what they have achieved, the example they set, and I look forward to their future contributions.” View and download the event program here: Meet the Greate...

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing Returns as Greater Irvine Chamber 40-Under-40 Presenting Sponsor

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing is returning for the third year as Presenting Sponsor of the Greater Irvine Chamber 40 Under 40 awards program. During the third annual event, held on Thursday, Dec. 9, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum, the Chamber will recognize 40 next-generation business leaders and advocates making strides in their industries and the Orange County business community. REGISTER HERE “Antis Roofing & Waterproofing is proud to return as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 Greater Irvine Chamber 40-Under-40 event,” said Charles Antis, founder and CEO, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing. “These emerging leaders in our business communit...

New Instructors and Curriculum Added, Mentors Needed for Career Edge, the Greater Irvine Chamber’s Award-Winning Workforce Development Initiative

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

The Greater Irvine Chamber’s award-winning workforce development program, Career Edge, returns for its seventh year with new instructors and courses, including an additional session focused on landing a job. 2021-2022 Curriculum: Nov. 13, 2021: Practical Critical Thinking & Problem Solving taught by Edward R. De La Torre, Ed.D., assistant professor, University of Massachusetts Global Jan. 15, 2022: Successful Business Etiquette taught by Massiel Pérez-Calhoon, Ed.D., manager of Community & Corporate Relations, Brandman University Feb. 19, 2022: Effective Business Communication taught by David P. Bugay, Ph.D., professor of business, Irvine Valley College Mar. 12, 2022: Resume Writing & Mock Interviews taught by Drs. Bugay, De La Torre, and Pérez-Calhoon “Programs like Career Edg...

FivePoint President & COO Lynn Jochim to be Featured at the Greater Irvine Chamber 2022 Women of Influence Event

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The Greater Irvine Chamber Women of Influence event slated for March 2022 will feature an interview-style discussion with Lynn Jochim, president and COO of FivePoint. Nada Lena Nasserdeen, MA, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You and TEDx speaker, will moderate the conversation. Lynn Jochim is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of fully integrated, multi-generational communities at FivePoint Holdings, LLC, a leader and collaborator in creating cities of the future within California. FivePoint’s inclusive and mixed-use communities include Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine, FivePoint Valencia (formerly Newhall Ranch) in Los Angeles County, and FivePoint Candlestick / The Sa...

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