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Greater Irvine Chamber Awards John Colvin Memorial Scholarships for the Sixth Year

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

For the sixth year, the Greater Irvine Chamber awarded John Colvin Memorial Scholarships, this year totaling $11,500, to students who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a four-year degree program at a university or college in Irvine. Eligible students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, a demonstrated commitment to a fitness lifestyle, and an objective of contributing to the health and economic vitality of Irvine and California in the future. The 2020 scholarship recipients were announced during the Chamber’s digitally presented Orange County World Trade Week. They are UC Irvine students Anganette Emily Cisneros, Jada Perez, and Isabela Zavalos...

Stephen Armstrong Named Greater Irvine Chamber 2020 Partner of the Year

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Stephen Armstrong, president and co-founder of MAPLE Business Council and principal of 360 Marketer, was named the Greater Irvine Chamber 2020 Partner of the Year for his support and volunteer leadership of the Chamber’s international development initiatives. For a number of years, Armstrong has helped grow the Chamber’s international presence, promote trade between Canada and Orange County, and tout Irvine for trade and investment. As a co-founder of MAPLE Business Council, Armstrong has forged a solid bridge between Canada and California. He is a champion of trade and investment, having executed several successful missions to Vancouver and Toronto to promote Irvin...

Suavecito Named Greater Irvine Chamber 2020 Exporter of the Year

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Santa Ana-based cosmetic product company Suavecito was named the Greater Irvine Chamber 2020 Exporter of the Year for its successful export strategies. This annual award, this year presented digitally during the Chamber’s Orange County World Trade Week Forum, showcases an Orange County-based business that has expanded its markets through successful export strategies. Launching the company in 2010, Suavecito’s founders began distributing their original product to friends and family. They have since scaled the company, successfully growing their markets, and now export their products to more than 55 countries around the world including Canada, Mexico, and Russia. The Suavecito brand now boasts mor...

US Chamber Accepts Nominations for Small Business Awards, $25,000 Top Prize

Thursday, April 16, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Chase for Business, is accepting nominations for the Dream Big Awards, an annual awards program that honors the achievements of small businesses and highlights their contributions to America’s economic growth. The Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a small business that exemplifies the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and individual initiative. Additionally, eligible small businesses may apply for one of six Business Achievement Awards: Emerging Business Green/Sustainable Business Minority-Owned Business Veteran-Owned Business Woman-Owned Business Young Entrepreneur Business Finalists for each of the six Business Achievement and Dream Big Small Business of the Year awards are eligible for the Communit...

Octane's 2020 High Tech Awards: Nominations Open

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Nominations are now open for Octane’s 2020 High Tech Awards (HTA). The HTA honors innovative med-tech and tech companies in Orange County in 11 categories. Nominations are open now through April 6. HTA will take place on Sept. 17 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. 2020 Categories: Best Small Technology Company CEO Outstanding Small Technology Company Best Technology Company Leadership Team Best Enterprise or B2B Technology Innovation Best Consumer Technology Innovation Outstanding Innovation in Medical Technology/Lifesciences Deal of the Year Best Clean-Tech/Green Company Outstanding Large Disruptor/Innovator VC of the Year Outstanding Emerging Technology Company Click here to nominate for Octane's High-Tech Awards. Source: Octane

2020 Woman of Influence Award Nominees Announced

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

A group of accomplished women have been nominated for the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2020 Woman of Influence Award. Each of the nominees has demonstrated exemplary professionalism, held a leadership role in her community, and has served as a mentor or a source of inspiration for other professional women. The nominees are: Nasim Afsarmanesh, MD, COO, Ambulatory Care, UCI Health Allyson Brooks, Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair and Chief Quality Officer, Hoag Women's Health Institute Betty Carroll, School Board President, Irvine Unified School District Nancy Choi, Co-Founder and CFO, House of Carbonadi Suzanna Choi, Tashiro Choi & Associates Julie Cranston, Director, Small Business Development Center a...

Greater Irvine Chamber Brings Home Top Awards from Executive Association

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Greater Irvine Chamber was honored with top awards by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) for its communications accomplishments and portfolio in front of more than 400 attendees during the 2020 W.A.C.E. Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Chamber received the top honor of best Overall Communications Program Award, as well as first place in the E-Newsletter category for its Weekly Connection digital newsletter, and Special Merit in the Website category. Jessica Welch, vice president of operations, Greater Irvine Chamber, was recognized as a recently W.A.C.E. Accredited Chamber Executive for her own professional development, as well as encouraging that of other chambe...

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