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Pretend City Announces Reopening June 26

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Pretend City Children’s Museum will reopen on June 26. The museum has developed a comprehensive reopening plan that expands on ten years of experience operating as a clean, safe, and fun learning environment. Those principles, Clean - Safe - Fun, will continue to guide operations as guests are welcomed back. “We know that children need play now more than ever," said Board Chair Erin Boyl. “Our team is excited to reopen in a safe way so we can provide much needed respite for families in Southern California. We can’t wait to see the smiling faces and hear the laughter o...

Bryan Starr Touts Irvine’s Resilience in Irvine Standard

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

(As published in the Irvine Standard) Strong communities are made up of resilient and innovative individuals and businesses – those that courageously continue to work to find solutions, especially during times of crisis. Irvine is perhaps better positioned to weather disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic than any other city. The visionary Irvine Master Plan, established 60 years ago, and responsible city management throughout our city’s history has laid the groundwork for the best possible outcome of these unprecedented circumstances. World-Class Health Care Irvine is further bolstered by world-class health care institutions and medical personnel – all that are addressing COVID-19 and coming u...

Charles Antis of Antis Roofing Leads Ronald McDonald House Adoption Campaign

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Through an initiative led by Charles Antis, founder and CEO, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, 165 Ronald McDonald Houses across the U.S. have been adopted by members of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NCRA). A board member of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House, Antis serves as co-chair of a capital campaign to expand the house. As part of his board service, he offered to maintain and care for the roof of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House. Also an active member of the National Roofing Contractors Association, Antis was inspired to foster a partnership between the two organizations, calling on roofin...

Orange County Soccer Club & Unite Health Share Ministries Team Up to Donate Game Tickets to Families

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC), announced a partnership with, Unite Health Share Ministries (UHSM) – a faith-based health care nonprofit, to launch its latest initiative, the OCSC Community Corner. The OCSC Community Corner, supported by UHSM, is a season-long outreach program that provides nonprofit organizations tickets to every OCSC regular-season home game to share with the children and families they serve. “We’re looking forward to bringing families together at OCSC games through this new program. As an Orange County native, I am delighted to help other local nonprofit establishments give back to our incredible community,” said Christopher Jin, president of UHSM. “A...

Kaiser Begins Reopening Closed Clinics in Orange County, Starting With La Palma

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

(Orange County Register) Kaiser Permanente is starting to re-open medical offices in Orange County that it shuttered in March, when the coronavirus pandemic was expected to swamp local hospitals. The company said this week that it reopened its medical office in La Palma to staff, and is preparing to let patients back to other temporarily shuttered local clinics. A few specialty departments at the La Palma clinic — ophthalmology, optometry, pediatrics, and podiatry — opened Monday, June 8, and family medicine opened Wednesday, said Kaiser spokesman John Stratman. “La Palma staff are slowly returning back to work as we gradually reopen to full capacity,&rdquo...

UCI Leads $10 Million Personal Data Privacy Center

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

(Orange County Business Journal) The University of California-Irvine will lead a $10 million research center aimed at protecting personal data privacy. The center, funded by the National Science Foundation, will be hosted by UCI and will collaborate with Northeastern University, the University of Iowa, the University of Southern California and Spain’s IMDEA Networks Institute. “It is an honor and responsibility to lead one of NSF's signature projects to address the timely and important problem of personal data protection on the internet,” said principal investigator Athina Markopoulou, professor and chairperson of the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at UCI. The researchers will addres...

A Healthy Market for Healthcare Development

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

(Orange County Business Journal) Orange County has seen a consistent batch of new office product built over the latter part of the latest market cycle, adding several million square feet of high-end inventory in markets including Irvine, Tustin, and Newport Center. The cycle has been a boon to multifamily developers, too, with thousands of mid-rise units springing up in former commercial spots across the county. With a pandemic-created recession now in its early stages, and questions over the length and severity of its impact, a different sector looks poised to withstand a likely decline in new construction: healthcare. Several billion dollars’ worth o...

Irvine Co. Presses on with Development

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

(Orange County Business Journal) Irvine Co. has been Orange County’s most active commercial developer the past year and over the past decade. Don’t expect that to change in the next year. The Newport Beach-based firm still appears full speed ahead with a pair of office projects in the Irvine Spectrum area totaling close to 900,000 square feet. The second phase of the firm’s Spectrum Terrace office project, a three-building, roughly 345,000-square-foot collection of high-end buildings, has seen steady work over the past few months with a heavy base of workers—all practicing social distancing and other safety measures. A few miles away, near the intersectio...

Larry L. Zeiber Leads Philanthropic Wave of Support for City of Hope Orange County

Monday, June 08, 2020

Larry L. Zeiber has joined City of Hope as the vice president of philanthropy for Orange County, where he is leading fundraising for the $1 billion world-class campus underway in Irvine. The much-anticipated campus will feature the latest in cancer research and treatment, changing the way cancer care is delivered across the region. “City of Hope’s medical breakthroughs are fueled by generous philanthropic donations. That generosity thrives in Orange County, where we have already seen incredible enthusiasm from many diverse donors,” said Kristin Bertell, chief philanthropy officer, City of Hope. “With Larry on board, we now have a driving force wh...

Blu-Ray Disc Lasers Could Help Kill the Coronavirus, According to UC Irvine Researchers

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

(LA Times) UC Irvine researchers are investigating whether the lasers inside Blu-ray players can be used as a disinfectant to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. UCI professor Chris Barty, who is leading the research team, envisions lasers in ventilation systems disinfecting the air, lasers as small as a key fob that could be used to sanitize hands and lasers built into face masks that clean the air as it filters through. “You can imagine many many ways you could deploy the technology if it’s cheap enough,” Barty said. When combined with special crystals, the Blu-ray lasers can convert to UVC light, which ha...

Edwards Adds Another Office to Portfolio

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

(Orange County Business Journal) Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Orange County’s largest publicly traded company, has added another office building to its rapidly expanding headquarters campus. The medical device maker recently completed the purchase of 3009 Daimler St., a roughly 52,000-square-foot building that sits on the Santa Ana side of Alton Parkway, near Red Hill Avenue. Edwards’ main campus is in Irvine. $65M+ of Deals Edwards makes products for treating structural heart disease, specializing in artificial heart valves, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring devices. It’s valued at nearly $45 billion; its shares are up some 30% over the past year. It has been an activ...

City of Hope Completes Irvine Land, Office Buy

Friday, May 29, 2020

(Orange County Business Journal) City of Hope’s plans for building a comprehensive cancer center at Irvine’s Great Park Neighborhoods took a big step forward after it completed the acquisition of property at the city’s FivePoint Gateway office campus. City of Hope, a research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases with its main campus in Duarte, bought a 190,000 square foot, four-story building at the Irvine site, and 11 acres of adjacent land. A deal had been in the works for over a year. The final price comes out to $108 million, according to Irvine’s FivePoint Holdings LLC, the maste...

Jorge Mora Named Greater Irvine Chamber May 2020 Member of the Month

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Jorge Mora, business development consultant, KTimeHR, has been named the Greater Irvine Chamber May 2020 Member of the Month. “Hands down, the most significant benefit that I’ve received as a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber are the relationships I’ve made. I have had the pleasure of meeting some phenomenal individuals across a wide variety of professions and have the privilege of now calling many of them friends,” said Mora. “I’ve also been very successful converting some leads into new business. I highly recommend the Chamber to anyone looking to meet top-notch professionals.” A member since 2019, Mora has regularly attended Networker...

David Feldberg Earns Q2 2020 Rainmaker Title with $2 Million in Closed Business Referrals

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

David Feldberg has earned the Greater Irvine Chamber’s title of Rainmaker for the second quarter in 2020 with $2,221,500 in closed business referrals. His performance in the Wednesday Leads Group contributed to the group’s total of $4,344,427, making it the top-earning Leads Groups for total closed business from referrals during the period. “The Greater Irvine Chamber continues to be a great source of business for me year after year. Joining the Chamber is, without a doubt, the single best business decision I have ever made for my business,” said Feldberg. “Each year that I am involved, I further cement the friendship...

Thomas Lotts Named Greater Irvine Chamber April 2020 Ambassador of the Month

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Thomas Lotts, an agent for New York Life, has been selected as the April 2020 Greater Irvine Chamber Ambassador of the Month for his high level of engagement in Chamber events and committees. “Meeting people every day is what makes my life whole,” Lotts said. “Building connections through the Greater Irvine Chamber has provided new opportunities to create referrals, leads, and closed business.” An active Chamber member in various capacities, Lotts regularly attends the International Development Committee, Government Affairs Committee, and meetings. He also serves as co-vice chair of the Business and Workforce Development Committee and co-chair of the Chamber’s award-winning Busines...

Kathy Lamm Earns Q3 2020 Rainmaker Title With More Than $1 Million in Closed Business Referrals

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Kathy Lamm has earned the Greater Irvine Chamber’s title of Rainmaker for the third quarter of the 2020 fiscal year with $1,288,250 in closed business. Her performance in the Wednesday Leads Group contributed to the group’s total of $2,096,632, making it the top-earning Leads Groups for total closed business during the period. "I have been a Chamber member for eight years and a member of the Wednesday Leads Group for seven years. The Leads Group has played a pivotal role in the growth of my business, the development of my professional network, and hands down, has provided the best ROI of any othe...

Samuel Johnson Appointed Interim CEO of Transportation Corridor Agencies

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) Boards of Directors have unanimously appointed Samuel Johnson to the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Since joining TCA in 2015 as Chief Toll Operations Officer, Johnson has had responsibility and oversight for the Agencies’ tolling systems, customer service, revenue management, violation processing, toll compliance, customer experience communications, and information technology functions. He championed the statewide effort to adopt sticker transponders and implemented strategic contracting approaches for systems and services that have enhanced customer service and improved the Agencies’ fiscal position, saving millions of dollars per year. Johnson serves as president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpik...

Irvine Restaurants Show Support for Community Among COVID-19 Crisis

Monday, April 13, 2020

With many struggling to make ends meet amid the health crisis, Irvine restaurants are showing their support through free meals, fundraiser campaigns, and donations. Panini Kabob Grill, a Greater Irvine Chamber restaurant member, recently donated meals to the doctors, nurses, techs, and support staff on the front lines at CHOC Children's Hospital. The Melt is offering a free to-go meal to all hospital and medical staff that show their hospital badge/ID. Each week, Greater Irvine Chamber restaurant member Twenty Eight is donating 200 meals to hospitals and first responders as part of “Thankful Thursday.” To see what some other Irvine restaurants are doing to support th...

IVC Foundation Establishes Emergency Fund for Students, Staff Impacted by COVID-19

Monday, April 13, 2020

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Irvine Valley College Foundation has established an Emergency Fund to provide immediate emergency bridge funding to impacted students and employees of the college. Click here for more information or to donate to the fund. The Irvine Valley College Foundation provides support to enhance teaching and learning at Irvine Valley College, cultivating resources for students including access to an exceptional education and a caring campus community.

South County Outreach Provides Food and Housing Relief for Individuals Effected by COVID-19

Monday, April 13, 2020

South County Outreach (SCO) is offering food and housing resources to workers effected by the Coronavirus outbreak. In addition to providing food resources at the SCO food pantry, the organization can assist with rental payments for those at risk of evictions. For more information, visit the South County Outreach website.

Jennifer Annes Named Greater Irvine Chamber April 2020 Member of the Month

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Jennifer Annes, director of business development, Enterprise Data Solutions, has been named the Greater Irvine Chamber April 2020 Member of the Month. “In my time as a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber, I have learned the value, integrity, heart, and mind of the many people who work and live in this community each and every day. They are true collaborators and mentors, and together we are making a difference,” said Annes. “When you have this type of impact, your business is better, your communities are better, and there is more to go around for everyone.” Since joining the Chamber in 2018...

Irvine Co. Provides Rent Flexibility

Monday, April 06, 2020

Orange County’s largest real estate owner adjusted its business model for residential and commercial properties in response to coronavirus concerns. In addition to upping cleaning efforts like other local landlords, Irvine Co. has offered rent payment flexibility for retail and apartment tenants. “We understand these are unprecedented times for our country and the world,” Butch Knerr, president of Irvine Company Retail Properties, said in a letter to retail tenants. “Working together, we will move forward and emerge stronger than ever.” It counts a commercial portfolio of nearly 35 million square feet in Orange County and nearly 60 million square feet companywide; and ha...

Octane Announces Second Non-Profit Accelerator Cohort

Monday, April 06, 2020

Octane recently announced the second cohort of its Non-Profit Accelerator program, which is modeled after its LaunchPad SBDC accelerator for business and life science companies. The pro bono service is made possible through a partnership with the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation. The new cohort includes: Achievement Institute of Scientific Studies, a nonprofit that guides disadvantaged students interested in STEM careers; Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano, which offers free college-access programs to first-generation students, from middle school to college graduation. The organization received a $28,000 gift from Kingston Technology earlier this month; Patient Safety Movement Foundation in Irvine, a Joe Kiani-created group focuses on eliminating preventable harm...

Quick Tips from Cox to Improve Home Internet

Monday, April 06, 2020

Tough Times: Real Help Right Now Episode 1 - HR

Monday, April 06, 2020

The Greater Irvine Chamber's new video series, Tough Times: Real Help Right Now, features industry experts in the greater Irvine business community providing a deep dive into real-time, relevant, and essential information for businesses as they respond to the current global health crisis. This episode features human resources expert Brian Montes of Scaleocity Works as he provides tips and tools to navigate daily business changes. Stay tuned for future episodes of the Crisis Management & Recovery Strategies for Small Business series. Resources provided by speaker: Company Property Policy Template Forgiveable Small Business Loan Information Sheet Sample Furlough Letter Content provided by volunteer presenters for this video series doe...

UCI Beall Applied Innovation Invites Community to Share COVID-19 Response Ideas

Monday, April 06, 2020

UCI Beall Applied Innovation has issued an invitation to the UCI community to share their ideas for the fight against COVID-19. “We are in the midst of a pandemic and we know that there is an entrepreneur, industry collaborator, faculty researcher, student innovator, or funding partner that has developed an idea or prototype or concept that might play a role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 or curing those ailing because of it,” said Executive Officer Richard Sudek. Contact one of UCI Beall Applied Innovation’s experts below with your startup, product idea, or resource need related to COVID-19. Whether you’re an individual...

UCI Law Increases Pro Bono Work Amid Coronavirus

Friday, April 03, 2020

UC Irvine Law School students are doing more pro bono work amid the coronavirus crisis. About 30 have taken on new projects involving humanitarian parole requests; tracking city and county activity on homelessness and housing insecurity; and delivering legal documents to seniors, among other work, according to Anna Davis, director of Pro Bono Programs at UCI Law. A focus of the law school has always been such groups—students have logged more than 100,000 hours of pro bono work over the past decade—and new approaches are emerging amid social distancing and other restrictions. “We’re continuing to do it … during these uncertain times,” Davis said. Th...

UCI Tech Can Provide Better Understanding of COVID-19 and Vaccine Possibilities Making Waves

Thursday, April 02, 2020

In the last several weeks, California has become one of the top U.S. states to be affected by COVID-19. The infectious disease has plagued not only the state population’s physical health, but also the economy, jobs and the social life of millions. The lack of diagnostics has been cited as one of the main reasons for the spread of the virus. In UC Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine’s Institute for Immunology, Phil Felgner, director of the Vaccine R&D Center, and his Protein Microarray Laboratory team work tirelessly to develop their COVID-19 Coronavirus Antigen Microarray that detects antibodies against coronavirus-infected people. H...

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Four New Board Members

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Irvine Barclay Theatre announced that Orange County executives Carla Furuno, Shaun Skeris, Bob Romney, and Christopher Ramsey were elected to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome these respected and accomplished business leaders to the Barclay as we continue to grow our presence in the community," said Irvine Barclay Theatre President Jerry Mandel. “As we approach our 30th season, we are strengthening our community ties and corporate partnerships, expanding our programming and solidifying the Barclay as one of the area’s top arts venues.” Furuno is regional president of BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s Newport Beach office and has more than 3...

Google Commits $800+ Million to Support Small Businesses and COVD-19 Crisis Response

Friday, March 27, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen around the world, it’s taking a devastating toll on lives and communities. To help address some of these challenges, Google has announced a new $800+ million commitment to support small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), health organizations and governments, and health workers on the frontline of this global pandemic. Our commitment includes: $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and more than 100 government agencies globally provide critical information on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other measures to help local communities. This is an increase from an initia...

UCI Researchers Will Test Former Ebola Drug as Part of Coronavirus Clinical Trial

Monday, March 23, 2020

Everybody is hoping for a miracle drug to treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the infectious novel coronavirus. Now, researchers at UC Irvine have a shot at helping to find it. As part of a national clinical trial, the Orange County team of medical scientists are authorized to use the anti-viral drug remdesivir — once developed to treat the Ebola virus — on certain COVID-19 patients hospitalized at UCI Medical Center in Orange. The study’s goal, over an unspecified period of time, will be to determine the drug’s effectiveness against a disease that has already killed more than 11,000 people. The research i...

Edwards Lifesciences Named 2020 Champion for Babies & Families Awardee by MOMS Orange County

Friday, March 13, 2020

Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle member Edwards Lifesciences has been named MOMS Orange County’s 2020 Champion for Babies & Families Awardee. The Champion for Babies & Families Award celebrates an Orange County employer that creates a working environment exceptionally supportive of expecting parent and new parent employees. “Edwards Lifesciences is a shining star in terms of the way it supports its employees who are new parents,” said Dave Lugo, interim CEO, MOMS Orange County. “Through meaningful and generous benefits, the company clearly helps its employees during this incredibly important time in their lives.” Edwards has long provided benefits specific to new an...

Greater Irvine Chamber Members Are Eligible for Rewards for Booking Group Meetings at Irvine Hotels

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Destination Irvine’s Loyalty Pays Off program offers exclusive rewards to Greater Irvine Chamber members that book group meetings in Irvine. Groups booking 10-30 rooms total earn $300 toward their hotel account, groups booking 31-74 rooms total earn $500, and groups booking 75+ rooms earn $750. Participating Irvine hotels include, AC Hotel, Atrium Hotel, Candlewood Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Irvine Airport, Courtyard Irvine Spectrum, DoubleTree by Hilton, Irvine Spectrum, Embassy Suites Irvine, Extended Stay America - Irvine Spectrum, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Irvine, Homewood Suites, John Wayne Airport, Hotel Irvine, Hyatt House, Irvine Marriott, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Irvine Spectrum, Marriot...

Irvine’s Modern Stays and International Culinary Venues Featured in Popular Pacific Northwest Magazine

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Irvine’s modern, recently renovated Hotel Irvine, and one-of-a-kind international shopping and dining center Diamond Jamboree were highlighted in the March 2020 issue of Northwest50Plus magazine. The feature detailed the palm tree-lined pool at Hotel Irvine, which can be enjoyed on the nearly 300 days of warm, sunny Southern California weather, as well as the facilities expansive ballroom and Red Bar lounge. Also included in the feature was Diamond Jamboree’s wide variety of international food options, highlighting the city’s many cultures. “Everyone knows California is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, and it's evident in Orange County. One of my favorite ventures wa...

Hoag Named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2020 by Healthgrades

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has once again been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ for 2020. Hoag has received this designation for nine consecutive years – 2012-2020 – and remains the only Orange County hospital in the Top 50 and Top 100. “As one of the top hospitals in the nation for clinical excellence, Hoag is honored to be recognized by Healthgrades,” said Robert T. Braithwaite, president and CEO, Hoag. “We are committed to our patients and providing a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed in Orange County.” Healthgrades selected its list of top performing hospitals for exhibiting clinical excellence across a rang...

Innovation Drives Orange County’s World-Renowned Cancer Care and Healthcare

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

By Bryan Starr, President and CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber Innovation is the key to Orange County’s exceptional healthcare and is what sets our healthcare and its delivery far apart from other parts of the nation and the world. Patients accessing healthcare in Irvine, from routine maintenance to advanced disease treatment, receive top care delivered by some of the world’s most expert practitioners using the latest science and technology. The following are some of the ways Greater Irvine Chamber-partner healthcare institutions are at the leading edge of medical research and patient care in Irvine and Orange County. Cancer Care City of Hope, named the bes...

UCI is No. 1 Among MONEY Magazine’s Best Colleges in California

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

MONEY magazine has ranked the University of California, Irvine (UCI) No. 1 on its 2020 list of California’s Best Colleges. The university was also last year named the best college in the nation by MONEY. Colleges evaluated for inclusion on the list were scored on affordability, quality of education, and student outcomes. The youngest university admitted to the Association of American Universities, UCI is a research institution founded in 1965 and is one of 10 campuses in the University of California public university system. The full price of attending UCI for the 2019-2020 school year is an estimated $35,500 for California residents...

UC Irvine Set to Start Construction on $185-Million Health Sciences Complex

Monday, February 24, 2020

UC Irvine will begin construction this month on a state-of-the-art 9-acre health sciences complex for integrative patient care, training, and research. The initial work will be site preparation, with groundbreaking expected later this year, probably in the fall, according to university spokesman Tom Vasich. The site — on the corner of Bison and California avenues adjacent to the UCI Research Park — will include a five-level, 108,200-square-foot building for the Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences and an adjoining four-level, 71,500-square-foot building for the Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing. The health sciences building will house the Susan Samuel...

MemorialCare Acquires Irvine Family Practice Medical Group

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

MemorialCare, the largest nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Orange County, acquired Irvine Family Practice Medical Group, a prominent group of physicians serving 25,000 patients in its expansive health center in Irvine. In addition to the medical group's board-certified family and internal medicine physicians, nurses, and other clinicians and support staff caring for all ages—from children through older adults—the newly named MemorialCare Medical Group offers the convenience of an onsite Urgent Care Center. Open every day, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., MemorialCare Medical Group Urgent Care Center (formerly Irvine Walk-In) treats patients with a variety of medical issues, supplementing the family medicin...

UC Irvine’s Beall Applied Innovation Celebrates 5-Year Mark and New Location

Thursday, February 13, 2020

University of California, Irvine’s entrepreneurial and innovation platform came about in 2014 as an initiative by UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman to connect students and faculty and help grow Orange County’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The result was UCI Beall Applied Innovation, and Executive Director Richard Sudek was brought on in August 2014 to lead the effort. The program was renamed last year after a multimillion-dollar donation to the university from the Beall Family Foundation. It relocated in November to a larger facility in the Cove — a hub of state-of-the-art technological facilities and office space at the UCI Research Park — and the university marke...

Greater Irvine Chamber Members Recognized for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Five Greater Irvine Chamber members are among the nominees for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2019 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards: The Chamber’s Board of Directors Chair Dan Han, Agapay; Board member Ville Houttu, Vincit; and members at large, John Bradley Jackson, CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship; Mathew Jacobson, Ducere Global Business School; and Greg Krueger, Uplift Transport The Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards program recognizes individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – individuals who by their creativity and determination have established and nurtured successful business ventures. Award recipients will be formally recognized during the fifth annual 2020 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards program o...

UCI Again Receives Most Applications in UC System from State’s High School Seniors

Monday, February 10, 2020

For the second year in a row, the University of California, Irvine is the most popular UC campus for the state’s college-bound high school seniors. A total of 72,391 aspiring in-state freshmen applied to attend UCI this fall, up 2,000 from last year and more than applied to any of the other eight UC undergraduate campuses. Additionally, UCI was the top choice for first-generation college students and those from low-income families and underrepresented groups – also for the second consecutive year. “These outstanding numbers are a testament to our success in advancing our mission,” said Chancellor Howard Gillman. “We exist to provide the bes...

City of Hope Partners with Greater Irvine Chamber as First Ever Diamond-Level Leaders Circle Sponsor

Monday, December 30, 2019

City of Hope has renewed its community partnership with the Greater Irvine Chamber as the organization’s first ever Leaders Circle diamond-level sponsor. “City of Hope is answering a call to bring our breakthrough discoveries and specialized therapies closer to home, right here in Orange County. We are making tremendous progress, opening our medical office in Newport Beach in early 2020 and the comprehensive cancer campus in the heart of Irvine in 2021. These milestones are testimony to the power of our local partnerships, and our work with the Greater Irvine Chamber has been foundational to our success. Together, we share a visio...

HR Expert Shares Tools for Navigating Coronavirus Impact on Businesses

Monday, March 30, 2020

Tough Times: Real Help Right Now Episode 1 - HR In this series, industry experts in the greater Irvine business community deep dive into real-time, relevant, and essential information for businesses as they react to, respond to, and recover from the current global health crisis. The first episode in the series features human resources expert Brian Montes of Scaleocity Works. Resources: Company Property Policy Template Forgiveable Small Business Loan Information Sheet Sample Furlough Letter Surviving COVID-19 Crisis Presentation

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