Category: Top Stories

Newport Beach International Boat Show Sails Into Town April 16-19

Prepare to drop anchor and experience the Newport Beach International Boat Show at Lido Marina April 16-19. Guests will be able to explore more than 200 vessels and a variety of on-land exhibitions, activations and entertainment. ‍As in previous years, temporary docks will be placed in Newport Harbor at Lido 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

Scene and Seen: Irvine Public Schools Foundation Spirit of Excellence Gala

A live art demonstration at sunset by Rancho San Joaquin Middle School eighth-grader Madison Weinberg kicked off the night of celebration spotlighting the extraordinary achievements of Irvine public school students and alumni. Held at VEA Newport Beach, the event drew a guest list of more than 300 business leaders and Read More