Thursday Jun 11, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport 

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Gain powerful insights to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

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This signature event explores how Irvine continues to lead as a center of innovation, while experts share forward-looking perspectives and real-world strategies for thriving in a dynamic economic landscape.

The program features an in-depth mid-year economic examination of key trends shaping the remainder of the year, identifying opportunities for businesses to recalibrate, adapt, and strategically position themselves for growth. Whether you’re planning for expansion, navigating uncertainty, or evaluating emerging market opportunities, this event will equip you with the knowledge to turn economic insights into actionable next steps.

In celebration of excellence, the Greater Irvine Chamber will also recognize outstanding businesses and leaders whose innovation, service, and achievements are making a meaningful impact on Irvine's innovation, economy, and commuity.

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JUNE 11, 2026

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine 92612

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Members: $260

Non-Members: $305

Program

Keynote Speaker

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David Bahnsen

Founder, Managing Partner,
Chief Investment Officer 
The Bahnsen Group

Panel Moderator

Dave Coffaro

Dave Coffaro

President & CEO
Greater Irvine Chamber

2026 Panelists

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Pete Carmichael

Assistant City Manager
City of Irvine

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Scott Fox

CEO
OCStartupCouncil.org

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Shelley Hoss

CEO
Orange County Community Foundation

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Dr. Ian O. Williamson

Dean
Paul Merage School of Business,
UC Irvine

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Annual Business Awards

Join us in celebrating the leaders, innovators, and organizations driving innovation, economic growth, and community impact across Irvine. Selected from a competitive pool of nominations, this year’s honorees represent excellence across the following award categories:

2026 Honorees

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RAD Camp

Nonprofit of the Year

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Acorns

Community Impact Award

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Matt Harding

Entrepreneur of the Year

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Sid Ramani

Executive of the Year

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Annette M. Walker

Visionary Leader of the Year

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RJ Scaringe

Innovator of the Year

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Albertsons

Innovative Business of the Year

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Field AI

Innovative Business of the Year

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CTC Global

Global Business of the Year

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Hoag

Business of the Year

John Colvin Memorial Scholarship

Steve Salinas

Steve Salinas

UC Irvine

Adam Tiomkin

Adam Tiomkin

Woodbridge High School

Tara Witsoe

Tara Witsoe

Portola High School

Lt. Col. Thomas Wall Memorial Scholarship

Ruben Villamil

Ruben Villamil

Irvine Valley College

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