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Asics National Campaign Touts New Collection

“Next” Features Training Gear, Athletes, TV TimeAsics America Corp. of Irvine is kicking off a national advertising campaign called “Next” to promote the athletic apparel manufacturer’s new collection designed for training, in Media and Marketing.

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Quality Systems Posts Loss, Names New Director

Irvine-based Quality Systems Inc. today reported a loss in the three months ended in March and named a new director.

UCI Chemists Devise Potential Urine Test for Prostate Cancer

The University of California, Irvine, said today that research done by its chemistry faculty could lead to the development of an early detection test for prostate cancer.

Will ICU Draw Next $1B Deal in OC’s Device Sector?

HEALTHCARE: No shortage of suitors seen; $234M pile of cash

San Clemente company might be the next major deal in OC’s medical device sector

Will ICU Have a Ball With Sale Talk? Mike Makes $5M Statement

OC INSIDER Column by Jerry Sullivan

Edwards Lifesciences in Stock Buyback

Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences Corp. said last week that its board authorized a $750 million buyback of its stock.

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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.

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CALENDAR - May 20-29 and June 4, 2013

A listing of events happening all around Orange County.

Quality Lays Out New Approach, $1 Billion Goal

Aims to Grow Sales, Doing More Revenue Management

Irvine-based Quality Systems Inc. showed off several aspects of its business this month at an analyst meeting, in Healthcare.

By the Numbers - Businesses in Laguna Hills

There are more than 1,700 businesses in Laguna Hills, and they collectively employ about 17,800 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.

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$750 Million Buyback, CFO Search for Edwards

Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences Corp. said today that its board authorized a $750 million buyback of its stock.

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OC 50: New Faces of Influence

Biggest Turnover in 21-Year History

This year’s OC 50 has an unprecedented infusion of new blood.

OC 50: Influences—and Influentials— From All Over

OC INSIDER by Jerry Sullivan

Link, Mazzo Set to Headline for Octane

HEALTHCARE: Co-chairs of summit on ophthalmology

A couple of high-profile vets of OC’s medical device sector have put their names behind summit

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ADDENDUM - May 13, 2013

Other news items of interest from the Orange County Business Journal

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FDA Committee Recommends Allergan Face Filler

Says Nonbinding Nod Figures in Final Decision

Allergan Inc. is a step closer to expanding its lower-face filler lineup, in Healthcare