Category: Business News

On the Move: New Address, Bigger Vision: K+W and KWRE Strengthen Their Texas Presence in Austin

CIVIL ENGINEERING Kier + Wright and its energy affiliate, KWRE, have opened a new shared office in Austin, Texas. The move establishes Austin as a central hub for power and infrastructure work, supporting the teams serving industrial, data center, and energy markets in one of the country’s fastest-growing states.  Learn Read More

On the Move: Taylor Design Promotes Two Team Members to Associate

ARCHITECTURE Taylor Design, a strategy-based design firm with five offices throughout California, has promoted two of its team members to Associate. Eric Linnaus has been promoted to Associate in addition to his role as Project Architect. A highly valued team member, Linnaus mentors junior staff and strengthens cross‑office collaboration. He Read More

On the Move: OCCF Welcomes Accomplished Leaders to Board of Governors

NONPROFIT The Orange County Community Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its respected board of governors: Kayhan Mirza, Retired Partner at Goldman Sachs L. Song Richardson, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at University of California, Irvine School of Law Kayhan Mirza brings a wealth of Read More

2026 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards – Past Event

March 26, 2026 Registration (all attendees):  11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (Sponsors and Nominees only):  11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Luncheon & Program:  12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. For 25 years, the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards has honored the risk-takers and visionaries who have shaped Orange County’s business Read More

City of Tustin Selects Almquist as Developer for New Retail Project

The City of Tustin has selected Almquist to develop a mixed-use center with retail, restaurant and residential components on a 52-acre site at the corner of Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue by the Flight office campus.   The San Juan Capistrano-based developer entered exclusive negotiations with Tustin this month to either acquire or lease the Read More

Transferability of Federal Investment Tax Credits: How Finance Leaders Can Turn Tax Liability Into Savings and Earnings Per Share

  Finance executives are seeking effective strategies to optimize tax spend, manage risk, and enhance financial outcomes. Federal tax law updates from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allow select federal energy tax credits to be transferred (sold) between unrelated sellers and buyers. Read More

On the Move: SRS Real Estate Partners Adds Veteran Retail Broker Mike Hieshima, Opens Santa Barbara Office

Commercial Real Estate – Retail SRS has added veteran retail broker Mike Hieshima as Senior Vice President and opened a Santa Barbara office, expanding its Southern California retail platform. With more than 38 years and nearly 2,000 transactions in retail real estate, Hieshima will lead the new office, and is Read More