Monday evening, the House passed H.R. 116 on a vote of 403 to 2. Entitled the “Investing in Main Street Act of 2019,” it raises the limit from 5% to 15% that federally-insured banks and savings-and-loans can invest in small businesses. That limit refers to the capital of the bank …continue reading
Pacific Industrial, a privately held industrial development and investment firm, has acquired a 151,000 square-foot, 9-acre multi-tenant business park in Anaheim’s “Platinum Triangle” that is directly adjacent to a property the firm already owns. Seth Davenport, Mitch Zehner and Rob Socci, all Executive Vice Presidents in the Anaheim office of …continue reading
For many years, employees of companies that offered 401(k) plans only faced a couple of key decisions – how much to contribute and how to allocate their dollars among the various investment options in their plan. But in recent years, a third choice has emerged: the traditional versus Roth 401(k). …continue reading
Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) issued the following statement in response to new legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour in California. “I have visited with hundreds of business owners during my service in the State Legislature,” said Senator Huff. “Their messages have a similar theme. …continue reading
Senator John Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the new minimum wage legislation today: “California has the nation’s highest poverty rate. One reason is because California has been rated the worst place to grow a business for 11 years straight. “Instead of adding more road …continue reading
State Treasurer John Chiang today joined Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, labor leaders, small business owners, and young workers to urge state approval of a proposal that aims to put automatic retirement savings plans in the hands of 6.8 million private-sector workers. The California Secure Choice Retirement Savings …continue reading
The Top Ten Stories for June 2015 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last month (excluding weather forecasts): Bar Rescue coming to Brix Sunset Beach Tire iron used in assault against Cypress man at Seal Beach gas station Newport Beach man dies of head injuries …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for June 14 through June 20. The Top Ten Stories for June 14 through June 20 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts): Newport Beach man dies of head injuries in Huntington Beach Anaheim/OC job fair and expo …continue reading
The Top Ten Stories for April 12 through April 18 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts): Operation Patriot Hook to bring military exercises to JFTB 30th Fabulous Fords Forever car show set for Knott’s OC Animal Care seeking owner after …continue reading
The Top Ten Stories for April 5 through April 11 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts): OC Animal Care seeking owner after dog attacks two horses Buena Park Entertainment Zone to add new dining, shopping, hotels 2015 Los Cerritos Center …continue reading
After an extended vacation from gas prices over $3 per gallon, residents of Orange County (and the rest of California) have seen the price rise again. According to gasbuddy.com: Location $/gal Orange County $3.061 California $2.953 National $2.306 So what gives? Are the AB 32 pigeons coming home to roost? …continue reading
Do you or your firm have interns? Have you thought about how you could potentially change that person’s life by the way you structure the internship? This is our fifth year hosting an intern from EARTH University in Costa Rica. We were first introduced to EARTH when it began in …continue reading
My household is happy to be able to say that today’s edition of the Orange County Register appeared at the end of our driveway this morning. We had been been reduced to reading political mailers over our breakfast cereal. Or working crossword puzzles saved from prior days’ newspapers. We will …continue reading