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Energuy and Finturf Launch Incentive Program for Contractors, for Every Financed Project Using Energuy Services

On August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By wpra-source-author-site-1

GLENDALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Finturf, a leading provider of point-of-sale financing solutions, and Energuy, the #1 contractor solution for permits and rebates, have partnered to introduce a powerful new incentive program aimed at supporting contractor success and promoting energy-efficient home improvements. Effective immediately, contractors will receive a $75 reward Read More

The Mortgage Collaborative hosting Mortgage Tech Day at Fall 2025 ‘Cheers’ conference in Boston

On August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By wpra-source-author-site-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. and BOSTON /California Newswire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced today that its Mortgage Tech Day will take place September 14 at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston as part of its Fall conference, “CHEERS! Where Everyone Read More

GPT AI Corporation, Inc. Launches EdGPT AI Platform for Educational Institutions

On August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By wpra-source-author-site-1

BUENA PARK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Educational institutions from preschools to universities adopt AI-powered communication platform that eliminates traditional website barriers, GPT AI Corporation, Inc. today announced the launch of EdGPT.ai, an advanced conversational AI platform specifically designed for educational institutions, while declaring that “websites are a thing of the Read More

Chipotle stock drops 9% in after hours trading

On July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 By nancy-luna

For the second consecutive quarter, Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a decline in same-store sales driven by a drop in foot traffic — triggering a 9% after-hours drop in the company’s stock. On Wednesday, the Newport Beach-based company reported total revenue of $3.1 billion for the quarter ended June 30, up Read More

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Welcomes New 2025 Board Members

On July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 By christopher-simmons

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Brandon Ford and Annie Shi, as the organization marks a leadership transition with the stepping down of Vice President Alder Yarrow after five years of dedicated service. Ford, Sales Read More

Midday Stock Roundup: Tilly’s Up After Partner Announcement

On July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 By kevin-costelloe

July 22 RETAIL Irvine-based clothing retailer Tilly’s Inc. rose 4.2% to $1.50 apiece for a market cap of $45 million. Earlier today Tilly’s announced a partnership with AI company Impact Analytics to streamline inventory and business intelligence. For more information on the teen retailer, see this week’s edition of the Read More

Rising Costs Squeeze OC Businesses Here’s Where Relief Is Coming From

On July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 By localoc

Orange County is famous for sunshine, tourism, and thriving small businesses, but lately, many local owners say they’re fighting to stay afloat. Sharp wage hikes, housing costs that push workers away, insurance premiums that have skyrocketed, and energy bills that show up higher than ever are leaving many wondering what Read More

Anduril Gets $99.6M U.S. Army Contract

On July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 By kevin-costelloe

Anduril Industries has been awarded a $99.6 million U.S. Army contract for a next-generation command and control system to help guide soldiers on the battlefield. Costa Mesa-based Anduril will integrate capabilities from other technology-first companies such as Palantir, Striveworks, Govini, Instant Connect Enterprise, Research Innovations, Inc., and Microsoft, according to Read More

The Heart of Irvine: OC’s 5th Largest Shopping Center Marks 30 Years

On July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 By emily-santiago-molina

When the Irvine Spectrum Center opened 30 years ago, it wanted to be known as Orange County’s downtown in the heart of Irvine with restaurants and entertainment venues as anchors, not big-box stores. The mall debuted in 1995 as “The Entertainment Center at Irvine Spectrum” being home to one of Read More

Tustin Senior Apartments Sell for $83M

On July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 By parimal-rohit

Coventry Court, a 240-unit mixed-income senior housing community in Tustin Ranch, has traded hands for $83 million, according to a July 16 announcement. Los Angeles-based Meta Housing Corp. sold the property, located at 16000 Cambridge St., to New York-based Jonathan Rose Cos. LLC, a national real estate firm focused on Read More