Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., the space tourism company founded by billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, said it remains on track to resume space tourism flights in fall 2026 and is exploring the building of a spaceport in southern Italy to support growing demand. During a May 15 earnings call, CEO Michael Read More
Tustin-based C&C Development’s latest affordable housing project, The Meadows Senior Apartments, caters to seniors in Lake Forest. The new residential development, which was fully occupied when it opened earlier this year, is a 65-unit affordable housing project for tenants aged 62 and older. C&C Development’s affordable housing projects typically focus Read More
Staar Surgical Co. reported first quarter revenue of $42.6 million, down 45%, as the local maker of implantable lenses faced weak demand in China. Sales in China, by far its largest market, were $389,000 compared to $38.5 million in the same quarter a year ago. The company attributed the drop Read More
Shares of Boot Barn Holdings Inc. went on a wild ride on Wall Street this month where they started around $104 a share. By press time, shares had climbed to $160.94 and a $4.9 billion market cap, making it a 55% rise in less than three weeks. The Irvine-based Western Read More
Girl World Girls Inc. of Orange County held its annual gala, Celebrating the Girls Inc. Experience, on April 26 at Fête the Venue in Costa Mesa. The celebration brought together community leaders, partners and supporters to raise more than $400,000 in support of Girls Inc.’s research-based programs in STEM, financial Read More
A local developer is turning a former restaurant site into a luxury residential community in the coastal San Diego community of La Jolla. WJK Development acquired earlier this month the half-acre property at 6738 La Jolla Blvd., formerly home to Su Casa Mexican and Seafood Restaurant, which operated for 52 Read More
Editor’s Note: The Business Journal’s issue this week highlights 50 rising entrepreneurs who have successfully raised funds and/or started companies. We asked three OC-based investors what they seek in entrepreneurs. The Buffalo ChargeBy Chris Van DusenCows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it— and gets through Read More
Ike Kavas IKE KAVAS FOUNDER / CEO TIME MACHINE WHY: Grew up in small town in Turkey then left for America with $100 in his pocket saying, “Turkey was too small for me.” In 2010, founded Ephesoft, pioneering new ways to track documents using AI. Won 2022 Business Journal Innovator Read More
Anthony Katz ANTHONY KATZ FOUNDER, PRESIDENT HYPERICE WHY: Founded sports recovery technology company that’s been used by some of the top athletes in the world, including the late Kobe Bryant who helped test the product. Other users include Lebron James and Blake Griffin. Designed an air-release valve to compress ice Read More
Kyle Kamrooz KYLE KAMROOZ CO-FOUNDER / CEO BONUS HOMES WHY: By age 25, had built one of the largest direct-to-consumer lending companies in Orange County. Developed the Intelligent Mortgage Platform that would become Cloudvirga, where he raised more than $77M; acquired by Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE:STC). Has been involved Read More
