The Chamber’s 11th annual Business Outlook is just around the corner. The economic-forecast event draws hundreds of professionals, execs, and community leaders from throughout the region, and is supported by leading OC businesses and orgs. #BizOutlook2020 ow.ly/nbIw30q3sho

The U.S. House of Reps is today expected to pass the #USMCA. The Greater Irvine Chamber signed a joint letter to Congress urging the passage of the agreement, along with chambers of commerce and business/agriculture orgs from across the U.S. ow.ly/JAkS30q3sWo #USMCAnow

"As I reflect on 2019, I’m reminded of some extraordinary accomplishments made in Irvine by diverse residents, business leaders, & city officials who are dedicated to the continued success of our city." — Bryan M. Starr, pres. & CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber. ow.ly/hMHh30q3v0O

Today, @secretaryross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $3M grant to The Beall Family Foundation to provide scientific lab equipment to biotech incubator facility University Lab Partners 🔬. #biomed #biotech #innovation ow.ly/MBUJ30q7Vuj

Join this morning’s Business Outlook conversation surrounding what the economy has in store for 2020 by using #BizOutlook2020

Greater Irvine Chamber President & CEO Bryan M. Starr opens the program with an optimistic outlook, posing the question, “What recession? Irvine is thriving. California is thriving.” #BizOutlook2020

Thank you Concordia University for inviting me to join this morning’s Greater Irvine Chamber Business Outlook conversation! #BizOutlook2020

James Leo, Chief Medical Officer of #BizOutlook2020 Presenting Sponsor MemorialCare, touches on #innovation in the city, stating, “Just as #Irvine is transforming technology, MemorialCare is transforming healthcare.”

Opening speaker Chris Schwarz of UCI Paul Merage School of Business dives into a financial market analysis. “I don’t see any reason there’s going to be a crash next year.” #BizOutlook2020

“Despite all the pessimism in the last twelve months, the economy is just fine...this expansion is going to continue.” - Keynote speaker and expert economist Chris Thornberg, founding partner, Beacon Economics #BizOutlook2020

“Not having qualified workers is a challenge that ALL businesses are facing right now . Jobs can’t find workers “ Chris Thornberg Beacon Economics, Founding Partner shares at #BizOutlook2020

Business Outlook Master of Ceremonies Kate Klimow of UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation closes the program with a nod to the bright future of #Irvine. #BizOutlook2020

Spent the morning with the Greater Irvine Chamber at the Business Outlook Breakfast. UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation's Kate Klimow was the Master of Ceremonies & taught everyone in the audience how to #ZOT! UCI Paul Merage School of Business UC Irvine

Psst… #Irvine #OC Job Seekers: Looking for the perfect mix of working locally but making a global impact? Get your next dream job here: bit.ly/TTGCareers #OrangeCountyJobs #Careers #Irvine #PMOT

Good news travels far. Greater Irvine Chamber foreign direct investment partner techUK is spreading the word of the upcoming U.K. arrival of a Chamber-led delegation of distinguished business leaders and life science and technology experts. ow.ly/3lyS50y3fkX #FDI

Nearly 40 accomplished women have been nominated for the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2020 Woman of Influence Award. This year's honoree will be formally recognized during the March 6 Women of Influence event. View the nominees here: ow.ly/PgMW50yxMam #GICCWOI

Bryan M. Starr helped welcome hundreds to the University Lab Partners 🔬 grand opening last week. Learn more about Orange County's first wet-lab incubator here: ow.ly/10Zu50yE3Yt #lifescience #medtech #startup

Christopher Schwarz of UCI Paul Merage School of Business will provide an economic update today at 11:30AM. 👇🏼 .

There is no curfew in the City of Irvine tonight. Please continue to monitor events within and outside Orange County before traveling.

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