Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Photo courtesy of Goodwill of Orange County Goodwill of Orange County opened its second store in the city of Orange on December 8th. The new store will serve a growing demand in North Orange, as well as Villa Park and Anaheim Hills. With the goal of doubling its retail footprint and impact in OC over the next 10 years, the new store marks the second new location toward that goal. Goodwill of Orange County marks its 100th anniversary in 2024.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Photo courtesy of Hoag Hoag recently achieved a cardiac medical milestone by successfully implanting the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker. Smaller than a AAA battery, the pacemaker system, known as AVEIR™ DR, by Abbott, treats patients with various slow or abnormal heart rhythms. Hoag is one of a few initial sites in the country to participate in the launch of this new technology.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Image courtesy of CHOC Children’s HealthCare of California, the parent company of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, the parent company of Rady Children Hospital-San Diego (Rady Children’s), have entered into an agreement to merge CHOC and Rady Children’s under a single parent entity called Rady Children’s Health. The merger between the two nationally recognized pediatric health systems is expected to help with recruitment and retention of workforce talent. CHOC’s President and CEO, Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, and Rady Children’s President and CEO, Patricio A. Frias, MD, will be appointed co-CEOs of the new parent company.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Image courtesy of The Orange County Register (Composite by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) Orange County Business Council has always been recognized as the key organization where leaders come together to focus on critical issues. This distinction was recently highlighted when 18 OCBC investors were highlighted in The Orange County Register’s 2023 list of most influential people in Orange County Five of the leaders recognized are members of the OCBC Board of Directors. Congratulations to Jeff Ball – President and CEO of OCBC, Michael Hunn – Chief Executive Officer of CalOptima Health, Darrell Johnson – Chief Executive Officer of Orange County Transportation Authority, Steven Oh – Senior Vice President for Development of Related California and William Shopoff – President and CEO of Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P. for this recognition. Leaders from eight additional organizations who are represented on OCBC’s Board of Directors were also recognized, as well as five partner organizations that work closely with OCBC. The engagement of influential leaders is critical to OCBC’s work in driving economic development for the nation’s sixth most populous county. The OC Register recognized OCBC as Orange County’s leading promoter of business and community development. To get involved with OCBC and engage with local leaders, contact OCBC Vice President of Investor Relations Carl Heft.
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