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The article offers information on the 2022 Women in Business Awards winners who were honored for their significant contributions to various industries in Orange County, California. It discusses their resilience during pandemic; their success in keeping their firms in growth mode; winners include Allyson Brooks, executive director of Hoag Women's Health Institute and Shirin Behzadi, a former executive of Home Franchise Concepts; and present a list of the 2023 Women in Business Award Nominees.

The article's focus is on IRA Capital's plans to redevelop the VKCC creative office campus in Irvine, California, U.S., into an industrial hub, prompting existing tenants to seek new locations. It states that the property is undergoing considerations for an industrial makeover or potential residential transition, potentially marking one of Orange County's substantial industrial projects.

The article reports on Five Point Holdings has submitted plans for two industrial projects in Irvine's Great Park Neighborhoods, comprising five buildings totaling over 700,000 square feet. These projects represent the largest industrial development in South Orange County in well over a decade and could bring in over $200 million for the developer upon completion.

The article informs the owners of Lakeshore Towers, a mixed-use campus near John Wayne Airport, have invested tens of millions of dollars in recent years to enhance the 902,000-square-foot property, introducing trendy restaurants, a high-end Life Time gym.

The article reports that Dan Hedigan, chief executive officer (CEO) of Five Point Holdings LLC, submitted plans for a grocery-anchored retail center near Sand Canyon Boulevard at the intersection of Ridge Valley and Great Park Boulevard. It reports the first major retail project on FivePoint's land in Irvine, and it mentions Orange County's residential market due to a drop in home sales.

The article focuses on Fluor Corp.'s growth in the sustainability sector, particularly in its Aliso Viejo office, where it's experiencing growth signs despite reports of downsizing. It discusses company has hired 70 employees year-to-date and plans to hire an additional 30 by the end of the year to support its sustainability-focused engineering work in Southern California; discusses Fluor's history, its expansion into the sustainability sector, its ongoing projects and its hiring efforts.

The article provides details about Invesco Real Estate's development plans next to Anduril Industries' headquarters in Costa Mesa. Invesco, which developed Anduril's large headquarters known as The Hive, is now planning the redevelopment of a neighboring 14.3-acre site called Hive Live. The proposed project involves demolishing the current site, which housed the local operations for the Los Angeles Chargers, and constructing apartment homes and new stores in partnership with Legacy Partners.

The article notes that Rexford Industrial Realty Inc. has acquired the Fox Racing headquarters based in Irvine, California for dollar 40 million. It is reported that Rexford intends to redevelop the site into a Class A logistics building. It is further reported that Rexford in 2021 has paid dollar192 million for Central Orange County properties including the Santa Ana headquarters for Behr Paint and the Orange headquarters for Volt Information Sciences Inc.

The article discusses that the Walt Disney Co. has regained its position as Orange County's largest employer following the pandemic when the company's Anaheim theme parks temporarily slashed its local workforce by nearly two-thirds.

The article describes Santa Ana's office campus, Elevate Harbor, is set to undergo a redevelopment into an industrial project spanning 163,000 square feet following a recapitalization deal of 49 million U.S Dollars between Kearny Real Estate Co.

The article reports that OCVibe, a project headed by the Samueli family to turn acres surrounding Anaheim' Honda Center into a vibrant and walkable mixed-use community with apartments, retail, office and open space uses with redevelopment of Honda Center Area.

The article focuses on the investment of TGS Management LLC, Irvine, California, in forty-two acres of vacant land in the Irvine Spectrum. It states that this fund is managed by Fred Taylor, one of the billionaires in the region. It mentions that through a series of acquisitions, development plans, and leases, TGS has increased its real estate occupancy in Orange County.

The article offers information on investments made by hotel investor and developer Eagle Four in the hometown portfolio of Orange County, California.

The article reports on the nearly 650 million dollars paid by multibillionaire Tilman Fertitta to acquire the Montage Laguna Beach in a blockbuster hotel deal in Orange County, California. Topics discussed include statement from Fertitta about Montage, reaction of Montage Founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman Alan Fuerstman to the deal, and implication of the sale for Orange County coastal trophy hotels.

The article discusses negotiations made by Five Point Holdings LLC with multiple commercial developers to sell nearly 80 acres of land owned by the company, in the Spectrum area of Irvine, for industrial and other projects.

The article focuses on San Clemente's efforts to expand its image beyond that of a surf town, with Mayor of San Clemente Chris Duncan supporting public-private partnerships to address issues such as landslide damage to Casa Romantica and to capitalize on niche sports demand, particularly pickleball. It discusses how the city is investing in rehabilitating Casa Romantica, philanthropically extending it, and raising revenue through sports events.

The article focuses on Orange County's largest employers, noting that despite a recent increase in the jobless rate, these companies have maintained or increased their headcounts over the past year, as reported in the Business Journal's biggest employers list.

The article offers information on new updates of the Walt Disney company for its ambitious Disneyland Forward theme park expansion project at the D23 Expo.

The article offers information on redevelopment projection of 42 acre mixed use center site next to South Coast Plaza, California,.

The article reports that Arte Moreno explores a sale of the Los Angeles Angels. Topics include examines Moreno was considering selling the team he bought in 2003 for several million is the latest curveball for both the franchise and the several acre Platinum Triangle site that holds the team's baseball stadium and surrounding parking lots. INSET: OC Vibe Goes it Alone, for Now.

The article discusses the plans at Newport Center in California as of June 2022. Ritz-Carlton condominium tower will replace a portion of the Vea Newport Beach hotel, formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. Also mentioned are the amount paid by Eagle Four Partners for the hotel, its partnership with Newport Beach's Lyon Living in the deal, and the addition of another Newport Beach hotel to the ranks of Eagle Four.

The article lists the home sales in 2020 in Orange County, California including 39 Tide Watch, Newport Coast.

The article reports on the initiatives of Douglas Corbin and Cary Hyden, retired business leaders from Orange County, as they launch Omada Foundation for Children, aiming to address the growing issue of youth mental health. The nonprofit, inspired by their work with the Children's Hospital of Orange County, seeks to raise awareness, offer education and increase resources for pediatric hospitals nationwide.

The article reports that Newport Beach-based real estate investment firm Buchanan Street Partners acquired a industrial campus in Buena Park, emphasizing a flexible exit strategy for the buildings and potential rent increases as part of their investment strategy in Orange County.

The article provides information on the sale of the Kaleidoscope shopping mall in Mission Viejo. The property was purchased by Tenet Sac Holdings LLC, an entity with ties to Continuum Analytics, and represents a 52% premium over its 2010 acquisition. The mall's occupancy has increased to over 70%, with tenants including Regal Edwards cinema, LA Fitness, a laser tag arena, Burke Williams Day Spa, and recent additions like Mariners Church and a DMV outpost. INSET: Laguna Beach Dispute.

The article focuses on Newport Beach-based Birtcher Development's return to Orange County after a six-year absence as it updates its leadership team and seeks new local investment opportunities.

The article focuses on the sale of One Pacific Plaza in Huntington Beach, marking Orange County's first notable lender-facilitated office sale post-pandemic, with a family office affiliated with Joe Wen, the founder of Formosa Ltd., purchasing the property for approximately 42 million U.S. dollar.

The article focuses on the ninth annual Business Journal Innovator of the Year Awards, which recognized innovators in Orange County. Topics include the remarks from Syntiant Corp. Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Busch on the thriving innovation, the success story of local startup Syntiant, and the five honorees of the awards.

The article discusses the sale of 34-acre Raytheon campus in Fullerton for nearly 77 million dollar, which could potentially lead to residential redevelopment in the future. Topics include the details of property sale, the long-term tenant Raytheon's expected stay until 2042, and potential redevelopment options such as education or housing.

The article focuses on the surging home valuations and building boom in Newport Beach's Lido Isle, with recent record sales and significant increases in waterfront home valuations.

The article focuses on the Segerstrom family's plans to develop a major mixed-use project called The Village Santa Ana across the street from South Coast Plaza in Orange County, likely to be one of their largest development plans in decades.

The article informs the Michelson office tower in Irvine, Californi, which has seen its valuation decreased from its peak value. It discusses indicating a downturn in the office real estate market; the tower's owner, Manulife US REIT, considering a sale of its assets due to market conditions; and drop in valuation comes as other Southern California office properties in the same REIT's portfolio have also faced significant declines in value, including the Figueroa tower in downtown Los Angeles.

The article presents the discussion on Aliso Viejo-based Sunstone Development LLC embarked on a strategic real estate move by acquiring two neighboring hotels adjacent to Disneyland Resort. Topics include Sunstone Development executed a multi-step approach for securing these properties, showcasing its determination to leverage prime real estate opportunities; and boasting a dedicated investment arm focused on student housing ventures.

The article informs that William Lyon's influence on the development of the western U.S., and his stature in the homebuilding industry, is unmatched. It mentions that Orange County, where the creation and development of the area's political infrastructure, arts community and philanthropic sectors all bear Lyon's fingerprints, his larger-than-life presence is more pronounced. INSETS: Politically Connected;Philanthropy Focus.

The article showcases Orange County's largest nonprofits experiencing increased revenues by 6%, marking a notable shift from the previous year's decline. The growth, led by top organizations such as Think Together and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, reflects expansions, philanthropic support and social justice initiatives contributing to their financial success.

The article highlights Consumer Direct's recent expansion in Irvine, U.S., showcasing its relocation to a larger office space within the Park Place development and emphasizing the company's innovative personal finance software and patented technologies.

The article offers information on the 14th annual General Counsel Awards, the final Business Journal event of the year, attended by over 300 business executives.

The article focuses on Michael Gross Rademaker (MGR) Real Estate, a privately held firm, purchasing the Canvas office campus in Costa Mesa for 92.5 million U.S. Dollars, taking advantage of the slowed office market in Orange County. It explores that the campus, previously owned by Equity Office, underwent significant improvements and rebranding, but MGR acquired it at an 11 percent discount from the previous sale, aiming to increase occupancy and maintain it as an office hub for the long term.

The article offers information about MIG Real Estate Limited Company, the real estate investment arm of the Merage family office. It mentions MIG, based in Newport Beach, owns one other local asset and is actively seeking further multifamily investment opportunities in Orange County. It mentions the competitive bidding process for properties with over 100 units in the submarket reflects the strong demand for multifamily assets in the area.

The article offers information about Lugano Diamonds and Jewelry Incorporation, a Newport Beach-based jeweler that recently opened an exclusive club and venue space called Privé. It provides its members with luxury experiences, such as meals prepared by Chef Thomas Keller, curated wine varietals, and performances by renowned artists.

The article focuses on Pacific Life's investment in its physical workspace by upgrading its Newport Beach headquarters to accommodate various work strategies in a post-pandemic environment.

The article focuses on Watermarke Properties' acquisition of two offices in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana for $36.3 million. It mentions that this marks the largest multifamily redevelopment play in the city and follows Watermarke's recent acquisition of another office building in Orange for redevelopment into apartments.

The article reports that Dallas-based landlord Lincoln Property Co. has acquired Irvine-based property and asset management firm RiverRock Real Estate Group, creating the third-largest commercial property manager in Orange County, California. It mentions that the acquisition will provide greater resources and career opportunities for RiverRock and expand Lincoln Property Co.'s property management service offering.

The article discusses the consolidation happening in Orange County's coworking industry, in California, with larger operators like WeWork facing struggles while smaller suburban players are growing. It mentions that the pandemic has exacerbated the challenges faced by struggling operators, but operators with solid business models are flourishing, as demand for coworking spaces in suburban markets like Orange County is outpacing supply.

The article discusses that Thomas James Homes specializes in tearing down older homes in unique West Coast neighborhoods and building new ones, part of a strategy to increase in-demand home inventory in coastal neighborhoods with little to no developable land, such as Newport Beach.

The article provides details on a proposed mixed-use redevelopment project for Buena Park Downtown. The project, led by Merlone Geier Partners, aims to demolish the old Sears property and construct a combination of market-rate rental units and townhomes, adding homes to the area. The redevelopment aligns with the city's general plan and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, contributing significantly to Buena Park's housing inventory.

The article reports on the sublease space in the office market in Orange County, California that continues to grow with nearly 4.5 million square feet of sublet office space available, according to local brokerage data from real estate company Avison Young.

The article reports on the plan of Pacific Life Insurance Co. to sell its office building in Aliso Viejo, California for 80 million dollars after being vacant since the COVID-19 pandemic and due to the merger of its life and annuity business. It informs about the Pacific Life Insurance's brokerage scouting of an owner-user deal to acquire the office tower. It looks forward for a potential sale of the building to help generate cash flow amidst economic uncertainty.

The article reports that manufactured home company HomeQuest aims to double sales in 2023. Topics covered include how the company got its start in 1998, the award received by HomeQuest and the members of Joffe family in the business. It also cites the company's partnership with prefabricated home manufacturers to sell new homes and its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Frank J. Evans Charitable Foundation.