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Big Crowd for OCBJ’s Women in Business Awards
Five businesswomen were honored in front of a crowd of more than 900 at the Business Journal’s 19th annual Women in Business Awards luncheon on June 4 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Includes WIB Photo Gallery
Women-Owned Businesses Wanted for Annual List
ECONOMY: Subject of special report scheduled for July 8
The Business Journal is looking for Orange County-based companies that are at least 51% women-owned for our upcoming list of women-owned businesses.
Deutsch LA Matches Taco Bell’s Shoestring Budget
Campaign for $1 Cravings Menu in 2 Test Markets
Deutsch LA matches Taco Bell’s shoestring budget, in Media and Marketing
By the Numbers - NEWPORT BEACH BUSINESSES
There are nearly 4,600 businesses in Newport Beach, and they collectively employ about 58,200 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
Quiksilver Falls on Q2 Results
Shares of Huntington Beach-based action-sports apparel maker and retailer Quiksilver Inc. fell on disappointing results for its second-quarter ended April 30.
AST Sportswear Gets Loan to Equip New HQ
Brea-based activewear maker AST Sportswear Inc. closed on a $600,000 loan through Mercantile Capital Corp.
Billabong International Sale Talks Yield No Deal
Shares of Australia-based Billabong International plunged as much as 56% after it announced that talks with two suitors have officially ended, resulting in still no sale for the troubled action-sports company.
China Syndrome
How Rice Porridge Made the Hilton Anaheim Menu
TOURISM: Guests arriving at the Hilton Anaheim from China this summer will encounter some comforts from home
Great Park Numbers Game; Pelican Hill’s Prize; OCers for AFI
OC INSIDER Column by Jerry Sullivan
Retailers, Clothing Labels Go ‘Partners’ on Merchandising
APPAREL: Brands compete, negotiate for prime shelf space
Skeptics might roll their eyes when they hear brands or retailers call one another “partners.”
Quiksilver Adds Chief Marketing Officer
Huntington Beach-based Quiksilver Inc. hired its first-ever chief marketing officer last week, capping off a string of executive hires and promotions under new Chief Executive Andy Mooney.
Suzuki Appoints President in Brea
Brea-based Suzuki Motor of America Inc. named a new president of the recently established company.
Women-Owned Businesses Wanted for Annual List
ECONOMY: Subject of special report scheduled for July 8
The Business Journal wants to hear from you. We’re looking for Orange County-based companies that are at least 51% women-owned for our upcoming list of women-owned businesses.
Fancy But Unpretentious Eating Abounds, I Need More
Plenty of Restaurants With Real Food, Plenty Without
DINING: Fancy but unpretentious eating abounds, in Executive Dining by Fifi Chao

