http://dev.irvineecondev.com/news/article en dhammers@irvinechamber.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-27T18:25:57+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/irvine_motto_city_of_innovation http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/irvine_motto_city_of_innovation#When:17:25:57Z Sylvia Walker won the Irvine motto contest with "City of Innovation," approved by City Council. General, 2012-01-27T17:25:57+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/main_street_retailers_economic_development_tools http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/main_street_retailers_economic_development_tools#When:17:14:32Z First analyze the market and eliminate hurdles, then consider employing lending programs, crowdfunding sites, & online marketing. General, 2012-01-20T17:14:32+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/lansner_moving_to_california_is_chic_again http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/lansner_moving_to_california_is_chic_again#When:22:57:11Z California, here we come? Few demographic topics draw more emotion than the movement of folks in and out of the state. Try to si 2012-01-13T22:57:11+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/survey_economy_top_challenge_for_local_business http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/survey_economy_top_challenge_for_local_business#When:19:27:07Z The economy is the top challenge facing business, followed by a decrease in sales and increased government regulations, according to a business survey just released by the Irvine Chamber of Commerce. 2012-01-04T19:27:07+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/o.c._inventions_win_14_more_patents_in_2011 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/o.c._inventions_win_14_more_patents_in_2011#When:17:22:26Z Orange County inventions were granted 2,709 patents in 2011, 14% more than in 2010, reports Bruce Itchkawitz, a registered patent attorney in the Irvine office of Knobbe Marten, Olson & Bear LLP. 2012-01-03T17:22:26+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/business_drives_irvine http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/business_drives_irvine#When:19:53:19Z Monday through Friday, Irvine is a powerful economic engine... General, 2011-12-02T19:53:19+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/irvine_entrepreneur_uses_strengths_to_give_back http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/irvine_entrepreneur_uses_strengths_to_give_back#When:17:11:15Z The Irvine-based businessman and winner of the 2010 Irvine Entrepreneurial Forum was honored by Empact 100 for the success of DesiYou Inc., chosen as one of the top companies in the nation run by entrepreneurs under 30. DesiYou curates Indian entertainment and distributes it to content providers around the world. 2011-11-28T17:11:15+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/3rd_annual_irvine_entrepreneur_forum_call_for_submissions http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/3rd_annual_irvine_entrepreneur_forum_call_for_submissions#When:22:27:39Z Applications are now being accepted for entrepreneurs to present at the 3rd Annual Irvine Entrepreneur Forum (IEF) on March 1, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Two companies will receive $10,000 in cash prizes for the best business plans (Best Overall Business Plan & Best Digital Media Plan). General, 2011-11-21T22:27:39+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/korea_importers_association_visits_irvine_to_establish_local_business_conne http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/korea_importers_association_visits_irvine_to_establish_local_business_conne#When:17:27:39Z The Irvine Chamber of Commerce recently organized business meetings between Korean business representatives led by the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) and local businesses. The event took place on September 30th at the Irvine Chamber and drew several local businesses who were interested in establishing business relations with Korean firms. The importance of this visit drew City of Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang to the event, as he himself is Korean-American. The event lasted several hours and those interested in meeting with Korean firms were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one, as well as network. 2011-11-15T17:27:39+00:00 http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/busan_jinhae_free_economic_zone_authority_visits_irvine_chamber_to_promote_ http://www.irvineecondev.com/news/article/busan_jinhae_free_economic_zone_authority_visits_irvine_chamber_to_promote_#When:17:23:14Z The Irvine Chamber of Commerce, and the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (BJFEZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Oct. 19th, which will strengthen ties between the two regions. The signing took place at the Irvine Civic Center in front of Mayor Sukhee Kang, himself from Seoul. 2011-11-15T17:23:14+00:00