Veronica Beard, a trendy fashion brand, is set to open its latest retail store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach this fall. The brand, known for its iconic Dickey jacket, was founded in 2010 by sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard. Their mission was to create a modern uniform for women that is sophisticated, sexy, and colorful. In an interview with Forbes, Miele Beard emphasized the brand’s commitment to quality, fit, and their famous jackets, which make up 40% of their business. The fashion line offers a variety of colors and styles. The new Fashion Island boutique will be located across from Bloomingdale’s and will carry the brand’s full range of products, including Dickey jackets, denim, outerwear, dresses, tops, skirts, footwear, and accessories. This will be the company’s fifth standalone store in California and its 30th store overall.
Hoag Health Center Dove Canyon, which recently opened in Trabuco Canyon, will offer primary care, internal medicine, and Hoag Urgent Care services seven days a week. The center will have its grand opening on August 26, featuring tours, food demonstrations, blood pressure screenings, and appearances by PGA pro Michael Block. It will officially start seeing patients on August 30. For more information, visit hoag.org/dove-canyon. The center is located at 31951 Dove Canyon Drive.
Poppy Bank, a well-established Santa Rose institution with nearly $6 billion in assets, has opened a new branch in Laguna Hills. This full-service bank is the second Poppy Bank branch in Orange County, with the first one located in Costa Mesa. Despite the challenges faced by the economy and the banking industry, Poppy Bank continues to thrive. President and CEO Khalid Acheckzai expressed excitement about joining the Laguna Hills community. The branch is located at 24231 Avenida De La Carlota, Suite 130.
Spectrum, a leading telecommunications company, is now offering full-time employees the opportunity to have 100% of their tuition costs covered for certain degrees and certificates through the Charter Education Benefit program. This initiative, aimed at more than 101,000 employees, enables them to further their education, expand their skill sets, and advance their careers within the company. The program includes a wide range of online programs and degrees from reputable institutions, as well as coverage for related expenses such as books, supplies, and enrollment fees. Charter Communications is partnering with Guild, a career company that specializes in providing higher education benefits to employees. Paul Marchand, the executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Charter, emphasized the value of creating opportunities for career development for a more knowledgeable workforce, benefitting both employees and customers.
Passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport experienced a 3.8% increase in May compared to the same period in 2022. A total of 1,041,342 passengers passed through the gates, surpassing the 1,003,582 figure from the previous year. Other statistics from May include a slight decrease of 0.2% in commercial aircraft operations and a 17.9% decrease in commuter aircraft operations. Total aircraft operations decreased by 9.5%, with general aviation accounting for 61.7% of the total. The top three airlines based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
New appointments have been made in various companies. Noël Mika Bahamón has been appointed as the new chief marketing officer at Go Rentals, a reputable car rental company based in Newport Beach. With her experience in launching and growing businesses, Bahamón is expected to contribute significantly to the company’s marketing efforts. Peiti Feng and Michael Lanzon have joined MobileX, a wireless mobile carrier located in Irvine. Feng, previously associated with Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA, will lead MobileX’s marketing initiatives. Lanzon, who has worked with TracFone, Simple Mobile, and Boost Mobile, will assume the role of chief sales officer.
Brea-based CoolSys, a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and energy services, has acquired Lima Co., a Philadelphia-based service provider in the same industry. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition is part of CoolSys’ ongoing expansion strategy, as the company has seen significant growth in recent years, employing 3,000 individuals nationwide.
Tania Vallejo from Orange County has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in the Orange County Superior Court. Vallejo, who has served as a commissioner at the court since 2022, earned her law degree from Whittier Law School. Her appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Glenda Sanders.
Vasco Deon Kidd, a resident of Eastvale, has been reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the Physician Assistant board of directors. Kidd is an associate clinical professor at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and also serves as the director of the Advanced Practice Providers Program at UCI Health. His reappointment does not require Senate confirmation.
The nomination period for the Orange County Register’s 16th annual Top Workplaces program has been extended to August 18. Organizations with 35 or more employees in Orange County, including public, private, nonprofits, and government agencies, are eligible to participate. The program is free to participate in and involves employee evaluations based on a 24-question survey. The winners will be announced later this year. Nominations can be submitted online at ocregister.com/nominate or by calling 714-442-2768.
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