Popfly, an online marketing platform that joins online influencers with makers of outdoor goods, adventure and travel brands, sees expansion with a $2 million seed-funding round. Company founder and CEO Taylor Hoekstra said the money will help drive company growth in the so-called “creator economy” that is rapidly growing and Read More
32 of the largest construction companies in Orange County grew their local project revenue 7.3% to just over $10.5 billion for the 12 months ended April 30, according to the Business Journal’s latest list. Of those, 16 saw revenue increases, including the following local firms: Brea-based KPRS Construction Services Inc., Read More
The Business Journal’s annual list of the biggest commercial developments shows 11 developers tripled their projects to almost 2 million square feet for the year ended April 30. However, that amount is down from the 3.8 million square feet developed by 12 companies on last year’s list that ended April Read More
I attended Duke University on a Naval ROTC scholarship. My parents were delighted because they had both served in the Navy. In August of my junior year, I announced that I was “going Marine option,” meaning I would commission as a Marine officer upon graduation. Nearly speechless, their response was, Read More
Jim Waniss Banking & Financial Services Jim Waniss has joined Fifth Third Bank, N.A., as a Senior Treasury Management Officer. He specializes in helping Commercial Banking clients optimize their working capital cycles. With a strategic focus on enhancing cash flow, Waniss promotes tailored treasury solutions that drive operational efficiency and Read More
Jeegisha Panchal Nonprofit Orange County United Way today announced that Jeegisha Panchal has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. “Jeegisha’s deep expertise in financial stewardship and her passion for mission-driven work make her an invaluable asset to our team,” said Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Read More
Kelly Miller, chief executive of Visit Huntington Beach, will retire from his post on Oct. 15 after 12 years at the tourism marketing organization. Under Miller’s leadership, Visit Huntington Beach (VHB) helped drive the city and its hotels to reach record visitation and performance metrics such as a 90.1% Read More
Shares of El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) rose 7% to $10.41 apiece during midday trading on Friday following an SEC filing by CapitalSpring Finance Company LLC that disclosed the firm’s 5.2% stake in the restaurant chain. CapitalSpring reported it was discussing “a potential extraordinary transaction involving (El Pollo Loco) and Read More
LA VERNE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Matthew Neeley, President and CEO of Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, was recently honored as an Outstanding Community Leader at the NAACP Pomona Valley Branch 6th Annual Freedom Fund Event. Through his compassionate leadership and steadfast commitment to serving others, Neeley has Read More
VENTURA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, property owners face dual threats: wildfires and insurance cancellations. In an effort to help their clients manage both, Greene Tree Care – a family-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, California – has expanded its defensible space services. With insurance cancellations Read More
