’93. Produced a video for local gambit into cold fusion. Fuel was Helium-3. Backers included local hero Buzz Aldrin and “L.A. Law’s” Harry Hamlin. They preached fusion to Congress. Thought then to be a moonshot.
In fact, Helium-3 was well, on the moon. 25 years later, fusion quest is heating up, led by Irvine-based TAE. Its backers include Aldrin and Hamlin, other bigs. Enjoy Chris Casacchia’s page 1 story …
Chapman’s forecasters called out EDD for lowballing OC job growth. EDD revision pegs job adds at 2.2%, up from 0.2%! Still a languid 35K jobs in a robust recovery, but better than 3K …
Laguna Beach’s Loreen Gilbert, president of WealthWise Financial Services, joined tennis great Maria Sharapova (Insider all-time fave) to establish women entrepreneur mentoring program at National Association of Women Business Owners. Gilbert is chair-elect of the National NAWBO Institute …
Competitive banking sector in overdrive. Morgan McGrath, JPMorgan’s head of int’l banking, dropped into Irvine office to plan strategy with Rick Nogueira, OC chief for middle-market banking. McGrath told Financial Editor Peter J. Brennan OC is “increasingly important” to the bank and “we’re excited about what’s ahead.”
Hoag Memorial Hospital … now big shooter in OC sports … OC Soccer Club, Costa Mesa-HQd L.A. Chargers, and taking over for Toshiba as primary sponsor of OC’s PGA tournament, the Champions’ Hoag Classic, an event Hoag Charity Sports produced for 21 years. Vijay 2018 winner along with Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, $1M. Ex-Emulex boss Paul Folino new chair …
Stance boss Jeff Kearl talked up culture at Angel Cap’l event at The Cove, San Clemente co. passes $100M in sock sales … “No office hours, don’t keep track of vacations,” Kearl said. “People do the right thing.” Stance turned over just 8% of its workforce. In 8 years.
Working Wardrobes midlaunch of Vets Information Technology Job Training Program; goal 75% of clients complete and get jobs in IT, salaries of $45,000 to $60,000. Jerri Rosen birthed org. 28 years ago. Moved WW 18 times. Name a misnomer—housing, wardrobe, grooming …
“Men and women who served our country deserve their first civilian paycheck,” Rosen said.
Mazzo III … really? Feds want to try. Judge Guilford can intervene. Team Mazzo filing motion to acquit. “Odd Couple” sitcom judge in the ’70s said, “I have killers patiently waiting their turn …”
Inspiration Point … Interim Prez Fram Virjee en route to Motor City calling CSUF-Purdue upset, and a shining moment.
“Based on lowest net price of attendance … a national champion of college affordability, this year’s winner? Cal State Fullerton. Our front porch [never] shined so bright. Tusks up!” Purdue 74-48. So?
