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
Nonprofit AbleLight, a national nonprofit committed to helping people with developmental disabilities flourish in their communities, proudly welcomes Shelly Dawson as their new Area Vice President for Operations in Southern California. In this role, Dawson will use her strong background in leadership, service excellence and community collaboration to expand AbleLight’s Read More
Billy Hobson Insurance HUB International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service insurance brokerage, is pleased to welcome William “Billy” Hobson as Chief Sales Officer of Commercial Lines for the Los Angeles and Orange County (LAOC) region. Hobson brings more than 16 years of insurance industry experience, including 11 years as Executive Read More
Rollie Alexander Architecture AO is pleased to welcome Rollie Alexander, AIA, as Principal and leader of the firm’s Healthcare Studio, following the successful integration of Alexander + Hibbs, a respected Southern California architecture and planning firm he co-founded in 1995. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alexander brings deep expertise Read More
The business world is moving fast. Technology changes quickly, customer expectations evolve, and companies are always looking for ways to do things better. In this environment, standing still means falling behind. Working professionals have more to manage than ever—tight schedules, shifting job roles, and rising performance expectations. Staying competitive now Read More
