Category: Business News

2025 General Counsel Awards: Event Recap

November 6, 2025 Relive the moments that made this evening unforgettable! The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL hosted the 15th annual General Counsel Awards program, designed to recognize the significant role in-house counsels play in the success of businesses within our community. View Photo Gallery   Congratulations to the 2025 Winners! Read More

Secured Signing and Reality Defender Announce Partnership to End Deepfake Fraud

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, announces a major step forward in fighting digital fraud. We’ve partnered with Reality Defender, the leader in real-time deepfake detection, to integrate a powerful new security layer into our services. Read More

IRS Solutions Announces New Partner Rewards Program, Empowering Tax Pros to Build Stronger Networks

VALENCIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — IRS Solutions® announced the launch of its Partner Rewards Program, a new initiative that rewards tax professionals who refer their colleagues to the platform. This program not only expresses gratitude but also provides tax pros with an easy, recurring revenue opportunity while expanding the IRS Read More

Frank Residences in San Francisco Redefines Memory Care with Innovative, Person-centered Programs – Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — As National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area’s leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living Read More

On the Move: F&M Appoints Brenda Martin as Regional Relationship Manager

BANKING F&M Bank is pleased to announce the new appointment of Brenda Martin as Regional Relationship Manager. She comes to F&M with 25 years of lending experience in the Orange County area. Martin now oversees the credit portfolio of the Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente Read More

On the Move: American Heart Association Welcomes Savannah Mlot as Executive Director

NONPROFIT Savannah Mlot has been named American Heart Association, Executive Director for the Orange County, Inland Empire, and Coachella Valley division. With more than eight years of nonprofit leadership experience, Mlot will oversee local operations to improve cardiovascular health, and lead staff and volunteers to achieve the mission of the organization. Read More

Insperity Insight: Mastering HR Compliance to Minimize Risk

Dive into two essential guides—from building a compliant culture to hiring practices that stay ahead of regulatory landmines. In today’s regulatory landscape, HR compliance is no longer a back-office task—it’s a strategic imperative. Insperity’s two latest blogs provide business leaders with a dual track approach: first, how to embed a Read More

Author Adir Biniamini Explores the Skills Behind Genuine Human Connection in New Self-help Book

Practical Insights for Stronger Human Connection in a Digital Age LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In an age of constant digital interaction, many people feel less connected than ever. “The Art of Human Connection: Connecting, Solving, and Growing Insights for Professional and Personal Interaction” by Adir Biniamini (ISBN: 978-1779621962; Read More

California’s Ferret Ban Inherited in 1933 and Never Determined – Petition to Change in 2025

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — After nearly eight months of waiting for public records, Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) has obtained internal California Fish and Game Commission documents confirming that California’s ban on domestic ferrets was never based on scientific or administrative findings. The newly released materials trace the prohibition back Read More

On the Move: Girls Inc. of Orange County Welcomes New Chief Program Officer, Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill

NONPROFIT Girls Inc. of Orange County welcomes Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill as Chief Program Officer. A seasoned education and nonprofit leader with more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Forbes-Hill has advanced equity-driven initiatives, scaled STEM programs serving thousands of students, and championed opportunities that empower girls to be strong, smart, Read More