At any given moment, 15-year-old Ryan Hickman can rattle off how much he earns per pound for recycling everything from boxed wine containers to copper. There’s no limit to what he’ll collect. If it can be recycled, he’s on it—even if the payout is zero. “It’s good for the planet,” Read More
Through a joint venture, Real Estate Development Associates LLC (REDA) and Archer Property Partners have acquired a 78,000-square-foot office building in Newport Beach. The two companies revealed plans last month to convert a three-floor structure at 3300 Irvine Ave. into a medical outpatient building, or MOB. The announcement of the Read More
Most restaurants are fortunate if they survive five years. But five decades? Nearly impossible. Avila’s El Ranchito in Newport Beach has defied the odds, marking its 50th anniversary this month. It’s been an exciting ride for the family-owned restaurant, which now boasts 12 locations, most in Orange County (one is Read More
The annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival had become one of the premier culinary events in Orange County until the pandemic put an abrupt halt to the festival. One of the chefs who participated in the festival every year was longtime Orange County resident Jamie Gwen, a syndicated radio Read More
Orange County is home to some of the hottest medical device and biotechnology companies, producing a range of drugs and devices that address health issues affecting millions of people every day – from diabetes to incontinence to blood clots in veins. The life science industry employed more than 60,000 workers Read More
Orange County’s medical device industry remains highly active, despite the appearance of slowing growth on the surface. The 25 companies reported 22,495 employees, a less than 1% decrease from a year ago. It’s the first decline in three years. The dip was driven in part by layoffs at Masimo Corp. Read More
Business may be picking up for locally-based drugmakers just a year after the local sector was showing declines. Employee headcount for the top seven pharmaceutical companies with offices in Orange County increased year-over year by 7.3% to 2,959 as of April. The growth represents an about-face for the local sector, Read More
Editor’s Note: John Moorlach’s involvement in politics began in 1994 when he presciently predicted problems with Orange County’s investment pool, which eventually was forced into bankruptcy. For almost 30 years, Moorlach was elected to a variety of posts, including State Senator and Orange County Treasurer and Supervisor. On April 10, Read More
Orange County’s top financial institutions are represented by standout professionals from 1st Century Bank, Flagstar Bank, PNC Bank, Sunwest Bank, and Umpqua Bank. These leading commercial bankers and private wealth managers are driving economic growth and delivering personalized financial solutions to businesses and individuals alike. Their expertise, strategic insight, and Read More
