Orange County, California

New Silverado Memory Care Community Now Serving Orange County

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Mental health, Nursing, Seniors, Hospitals, Other Health, Managed care, Health, Consumer, General Health, Geography of California, Silverado, California, Orange County, California, Tustin, California

Silverado has opened a new memory care community in Orange County designed specifically to maximize quality of life for as many as 70 people with dementia, Alzheimers disease and other memory-impairing conditions.

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  • Silverado has opened a new memory care community in Orange County designed specifically to maximize quality of life for as many as 70 people with dementia, Alzheimers disease and other memory-impairing conditions.
  • The new community in Brea is Silverados fourth in Orange County, California other communities include Tustin, Newport Mesa and San Juan Capistrano.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191016005846/en/
    New Silverado Memory Care Community Now Serving Orange County (Photo: Business Wire)
    According to the Orange County Strategic Plan for Aging , adults aged 65 and older account for 14.3% of Orange Countys population, a number that is expected to increase to 17.3% by 2045.
  • There has been intense interest for over a decade in building a Silverado community in North Orange County, and were thrilled to add Brea to our family, said Silverado Founder and CEO Loren Shook.

Commercial Bank of California Invests $500,000 in Clearinghouse CDFI

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Financial services, Economy, Ethical banking, Community development financial institution, Finance, Orange County, California, Banks

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today a $500,000 Class A equity investment from Commercial Bank of California, a full-service bank serving the business and professional communities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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  • LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today a $500,000 Class A equity investment from Commercial Bank of California, a full-service bank serving the business and professional communities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
  • "Commercial Bank of California is dedicated to promoting the "Life Wealth" of our community," said Ash Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of California.
  • "We are grateful for this significant first investment from our Orange County neighbors, Commercial Bank of California," said Douglas J. Bystry, President and CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI.
  • About Commercial Bank of California:
    Commercial Bank of California is a full-service bank serving the business and professional communities of Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Automation & Demographic Shifts Changing The Future Of Work In OC, According To New Report

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Geography of California, California, Los Angeles metropolitan area, Orange County, California, Irvine, California, Orange County

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of Orange County's workforce is expected to undergo dramatic changes due to evolving technologies and demographic shifts, according to Orange County Business Council's 2020 Orange County Workforce Indicators Report released on October 10.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of Orange County's workforce is expected to undergo dramatic changes due to evolving technologies and demographic shifts, according to Orange County Business Council's 2020 Orange County Workforce Indicators Report released on October 10.
  • The report identifies aging as Orange County's most important demographic trend.
  • This is great news for the region's economy, since these fields tend to have high salaries, scalable career ladders and solid defensibility against automation.
  • In providing a proactive forum for business and supporting organizations, OCBC helps assure the financial growth of America's sixth largest county.

Synoptek Recognized on Orange County Business Journal's 2019 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Geography of California, California, Irvine, California, Orange County, California

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Synoptek, a leading global systems integrator and IT management firm, has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies by Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) specifically, one of the top ten large companies with significant growth and expansion within Orange County.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Synoptek, a leading global systems integrator and IT management firm, has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies by Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) specifically, one of the top ten large companies with significant growth and expansion within Orange County.
  • This nomination now marks the sixth consecutive year Synoptek has received recognition from OCBJ and recognized as an elite leader within the community.
  • "We are honored to be part of OCBJ's list of fastest growing private companies in Orange County," said Tim Britt, CEO of Synoptek.
  • The Orange County Business Journal serves as California's second largest business journal for executives, managers and professionals.

Teamsters Ratify Agreement With Orange County Transportation Authority

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Geography of California, California, Orange County Transportation Authority, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Orange County, California

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Teamsters Local 952 members who work in maintenance and service with the Orange County Transportation Authority voted by an overwhelming 94 percent yesterday in favor of a new three-year contract.

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  • ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Teamsters Local 952 members who work in maintenance and service with the Orange County Transportation Authority voted by an overwhelming 94 percent yesterday in favor of a new three-year contract.
  • The 160 workers provide critical maintenance services for transit buses and vehicles throughout the county.
  • The contract provides for wage increases of 5 percent in the first year and 4.25 percent in both the second and third years.
  • For the first time, DRIVE language was included in the agreement, enabling members to participate in DRIVE.

MemorialCare's Orange Coast Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare Medical Group Voted Best Hospitals and Doctor Groups

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center again took the top two spots in the Best Hospital Category and MemorialCare Medical Group is in the top two once again for Medical Groups in the Orange County Register's "Best of Orange County."

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  • ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center again took the top two spots in the Best Hospital Category and MemorialCare Medical Group is in the top two once again for Medical Groups in the Orange County Register's "Best of Orange County."
  • This is the third year Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley ranked first, and sixth consecutive year it appeared among Orange County's top three hospitals.
  • "We are honored to again be voted among the Orange County's two Best Hospitals," says Marcia Manker, CEO, Orange Coast Medical Center and Saddleback Medical Center.
  • Saddleback Medical Center has also been named among America's 50 Best Hospitals, Top 50 U.S. Cardiovascular Hospitals and consecutively voted among Orange County's Best Hospitals by readers of the Orange County Register.

California Senator Thomas J. Umberg will visit Coastline College’s Newest Veterans Resource Center (VRC) in Garden Grove

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Los Angeles metropolitan area, Orange County, California, California, States of the United States

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (SEPTEMBER 19, 2019) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honorable Thomas J. Umberg, California State Senator representing the 34th district, will be visiting the newly opened Veterans Resource Center (VRC), located on the Garden Grove Campus of Coastline College, next Monday, September 23, 2019, at 11 a.m.

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  • ORANGE COUNTY, CA (SEPTEMBER 19, 2019) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honorable Thomas J. Umberg, California State Senator representing the 34th district, will be visiting the newly opened Veterans Resource Center (VRC), located on the Garden Grove Campus of Coastline College, next Monday, September 23, 2019, at 11 a.m.
    A grand opening for the college's 3rd Veterans Resource Center was previously held August 19, 2019.
  • Coastline now has three Veterans Resource Centers located on the various campuses within Orange County.
  • Coastline College has been serving the active duty service members and veterans for more than 40 years.
  • The Coastline College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) was established to help our incoming veteran students transition from soldiers to academic environment, as they rebuild better lives for themselves, and their families.

The Help Group's STEM3 Academy to Host Free, Interactive STEM Fairs In Los Angeles and Orange County

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Help Group's STEM3 Academy , the only K-12 school in the nation to provide a STEM curriculum to students with social and learning differences, announces the return of the Very Special Innovation Fair to Los Angeles and its first year in Orange County.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Help Group's STEM3 Academy , the only K-12 school in the nation to provide a STEM curriculum to students with social and learning differences, announces the return of the Very Special Innovation Fair to Los Angeles and its first year in Orange County.
  • Inspired by the maker movement, the Very Special Innovation Fair will include activities and experiences for children of all ages and abilities.
  • Hundreds of young STEM enthusiasts and their families will have the opportunity to build things, get involved in experiments and demonstrations, and take various gadgets for a test drive.
  • With two existing campuses in the Los Angeles area, STEMAcademy recently opened the doors to its first campus in Irvine for the 2019-2020 school year.

UEI College Donates Desks to Los Angeles and Orange County Schools

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Geography of California, California, States of the United States, Education in California, UEI College, UEI, Gardena, Anaheim, California, Orange County, California

GARDENA and ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the summer, UEI College campuses in Gardena and Anaheim donated 144 desks to 2 schools in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

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  • GARDENA and ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the summer, UEI College campuses in Gardena and Anaheim donated 144 desks to 2 schools in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
  • The UEI Colleges in Gardena and Anaheim worked with local schools to pass on their student desks as UEI College upgraded to new ones throughout these counties.
  • UEI College has been part of local-California communities for over 9 years and was eager to work with schools when it came time to retire and replace their desks.
  • Our UEI College Campuses in Gardena and Anaheim sought to identify local schools in need of desks and successfully donated 144 desks to these schools.

Hadfield Group and Orange County Restaurant Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Members with Point-of-Sale Transaction Technology

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Los Angeles metropolitan area, Orange County, California, California, States of the United States

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hadfield Group has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Orange County Restaurant Association to provide its industry leading transaction technology to over 1,400 restaurants within the organization.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hadfield Group has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Orange County Restaurant Association to provide its industry leading transaction technology to over 1,400 restaurants within the organization.
  • "There is a major disruption happening for small-to-medium sized businesses within the digital payments ecosystem," says company founder, Paul Hadfield.
  • "Restaurants today have very unique challenges," says Pamela Waitt, founder of the Orange County Restaurant Association, Orange County Restaurant Week and Pacific Wine & Food Week.
  • The Orange County Restaurant Association works to strengthen, support and promote the Orange County, California Restaurant landscape.Their mission is to promote and market the Orange County restaurant industry as a whole, spotlighting Orange County's incredible talent as a premier dining destination,while building the community and culinary family.