Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce articles below.

State Focus

California: Building A Supply Chain For Cyber Skills

January 2, 2019

A cybersecurity labor market survey reveals an alarming gap between the number of job openings and the number of qualified applicants to fill these positions in California.

Economic Development

Greater Irvine Chamber Receives Presidential Award For Export Service

May 24, 2018

The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

Featured Location Spotlight

Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

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Economic Development

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner

January 2, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org.

Breaking News

Rosendin Electric Bringing 84 Jobs To Pflugerville, TX

Capital Investment March 22, 2019

The electrical contract company is investing $3 million to relocate its facilities in Texas and California to a 50,000-square-foot facility.

GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV

Automotive March 22, 2019

The project will add 400 jobs at the Orion Township assembly plant; GM will also invest $1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations across six states, adding 700 new jobs

Arrive Logistics Investing $3.6M In Tennessee Expansion

Logistics & Distribution March 21, 2019

A location in the center of Freight Alley was a top priority for the logistics company, which will create 500 news jobs at its expanded Chattanooga operations.

PDI Opens New Global HQ In New Jersey

Biotech & Pharma March 18, 2019

The healthcare and infection prevention company's new Bergen County, NJ headquarters includes a new state-of-the-art lab and innovation center.

GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV

Automotive March 22, 2019

The project will add 400 jobs at the Orion Township assembly plant; GM will also invest $1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations across six states, adding 700 new jobs

Brexit Brings 70 Companies To Ireland

International March 18, 2019

Since the UK’s EU referendum in June 2016, individual investments related to Brexit have brought more than 5,000 jobs to Ireland, according to IDA Ireland.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Friday Funny: A Mixer With A Twist March 22, 2019
This truck may look like a typical cement mixer, but it’s really a gigantic whisky cocktail machine dubbed The Monkey Mixer. - Read: Friday Funny: A Mixer With A Twist at FacilityExecutive.com.
USCBC Bestows 2019 Greenbuild Europe Leadership Awards March 22, 2019
This week, the U.S. Green Building Council recognized two companies for environmental efforts and also introduced the Timber Traceabiliy LEED pilot credit. - Read: USCBC Bestows 2019 Greenbuild Europe Leadership Awards at FacilityExecutive.com.
Victaulic Bracket for Cold Storage Applications March 22, 2019
The VicFlex Style AB6 Bracket for cold storage applications is from Victaulic®, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems. - Read: Victaulic Bracket for Cold Storage Applications at FacilityExecutive.com.

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