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Women in business resource directory.
Published: December 01, 2009
The Art of Hair and Beauty Charity League
Donnia Schmidt
949.468.7983
theartofhairandbeautycharityleague.org
The Art of Hair and Beauty Charity League’s mission statement is to help your community fight pediatric cancer, child abuse, breast cancer and many other diseases in the name of beauty. With leadership skills, 16 years of experience, a hair color specialist, and the sponsorship of many wonderful salons including the famous Salon Gregorie’s in Newport Beach we hold monthly and annual hair Cut-A-Thons in many locations. To participate, volunteer, or donate please visit theartofhairandbeautycharityleague.org.
Bergin Meeting Design
Taite Bergin
714.389.4316
berginmeetingdesign.com
Bergin Meeting Design specializes in comprehensive meeting, conference and event planning for corporations and non-profit organizations. Focusing on each client’s goals and objectives, BMD forges a partnership to successfully implement world-class domestic and international events.
BMD President Taite Bergin began acquiring her broad range of experience at a young age in her family’s catering business. With a passion for world affairs, she received a master’s in international commerce and policy. Previously, Ms. Bergin worked for The Cohen Group, an international consulting firm led by former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen. While there, Ms. Bergin traveled extensively to manage policy events, conferences, and trade delegations.
In establishing BMD, Ms. Bergin combines her event management expertise with her knowledge of international business. BMD clients receive a meeting planner who understands their comprehensive business goals and develops a strategy to create effective meetings and events.
Business Communications
Solutions (BCS)
Sunny Rajab
9910 Irvine Center Drive • Irvine
949.333.1000
bcsconsultants.com
BCS, founded by Sunny Rajab, offers businesses a simplified way to deploy, update and manage telephone systems, networking infrastructure and installation through a single centralized point of contact. With services including VoIP systems, integrated computer telephony systems, voicemail systems, voice and data cabling combined with sales and carriers such as AT&T and Cox, service and installation, BCS is a woman-owned business that is the best source for stable, dependable communication solutions scaled for any
business’ budget.
Caliber Media
Kelly Hartman
20250 SW Acacia, Suite 220
Newport Beach • 949.266.2855
calibermediagroup.com
Caliber Media Group is a full-service web agency offering a customized collection of turnkey internet business solutions and services designed to help organizations reach, convert and retain both current and potential clients. As the Marketing Services Manager, Kelly Hartman helps clients reach their goals by providing custom, strategic online marketing solutions based on their unique needs. Solutions and services include: website design and development, e-commerce, e-mail marketing, search engine optimization, content management branding and identity and online marketing. Visit calibermediagroup.com for more information.
Code Pink Boot Camp
Christina Lucy, CEO and founder
Many Locations Throughout
Orange County
949.702.7548 • codepinkbootcamp.com
christina@codepinkbootcamp.com
Code Pink Boot Camp, is pleased to announce that Code Pink Boot Camp has grown 1200% in the past year despite the turbulent economy. Part of Code Pink Boot Camps mission is to educate women on how to live a healthy lifestyle and to take care of their bodies and minds. A woman of faith, Lucy credits God with her success. Code Pink Boot Camp is providing options to meet all budgets and schedules, with camps meeting two, three, four or five days per week with a variety of morning, and evening times. Code Pink Boot Camp combines cardiovascular and strength exercises, constant motivation, expert instruction and a positive, welcoming environment to provide an outdoor fitness boot camp experience like no other.
Future campers may register online today at CodePinkBootCamp.com or call 949.702.7548.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Monalisa Nguyen
6833 Quail Hill Parkway
Irvine • 949.300.8751
monalisa.nguyen@coldwellbanker.com
Monalisa Nguyen is a Broker Sales Associate in Irvine, California. She started her career over 6 years ago specializing in real estate, high end properties, houses and leases in and around the Irvine area. As one of Irvine’s successful real estate agents, Monalisa is deeply committed to her clients by being diligent in representing them and their best interests. If you’re looking for steady attention to detail, integrity and careful negotiations contact her at 949.300.8751.
Dynamic Creative Technology
Terri McCormack
Business Development
18 B Journey • Aliso Viejo
949.215.1200 • dynamic.com
Dynamic has been servicing Orange County for the past thirty years as full service technology provider. We offer one stop shopping and deliver technology solutions for all of your needs. Let us help you thrive in this economy - our customer service is impeccable when it comes to support. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, we provide fully managed servers, creative web design, backup and disaster recovery plans, business email and ecommerce. Come visit us so we might devise a technology plan that is “green” and saves you money.
Elite Development Group (EDG)
Nicole M. Friel, Founder & CEO
7545 Irvine Center Dr., #210
Irvine • 949.623.8742 • elitedevgroup.com
nicole@elitedevgroup.com
Founded in 2002 EDG is a computer security and investigative services firm. EDG assists companies throughout Southern California to prevent them from becoming victims of hackers, viruses, data breaches and other malicious threats. Companies who have been breached are assisted by the Elite Computer Incident Response Team (ECIRT) who will contain and eliminate the threat. The ECIRT can also provide forensic and e-discovery services. On the investigative side we work various types of cases including: cyber-harassment, stalking, intellectual property theft, anti-
competitive behavior, and MySpace cases related to minors. We also provide background checks, education verification, asset searches and other intelligence based services.
Ferial Beauty Studio
Ferial Mosharaf
949.922.2266
2646 Dupont Dr. #30 • Irvine
ferialbeauty.com
Ferial a professional hairstylist who specializes in Dry hair cutting (a technique I learned in London) and personalized colorist. Her background started with a degree in Architecture but her love for design and art eventually led her to being a hair designer and ultimately owning her shop. Her philosophy has always been to listen closely to the clients and understand exactly what they want. Dry cutting is ideal for blonds, it can be almost invisible when wet, but it works well on all hair types. At Ferial Beauty Studio we pride ourselves with great work excellent customer service and we stand for reasonable price. We really believe it is all about you.
Heather Eaton Skincare
Heather Eaton
Located inside The Art of Hair Salon. 27901 La Paz Rd. Suite H
Laguna Niguel • 949.831.8557
heathereatonskincare.com
Heather Eaton has twelve years of experience as an esthetician. She specializes in Professional eyebrow shaping, Brazilian waxes, Anti-aging facial treatments, Adult & Teen acne, unique chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
Heather’s expertise has taken her across the United States, China, South America and most recently Russia as an educator for Epicuren Discovery Skincare. She has always had a strong love for taking care of others; helping people feel confident about themselves is the best part of her job. “Live, laugh, love & learn” has always been her favorite motto, her favorite bit of advice - “Never forget a good hat and your sunscreen!”
Herkelrath Communication Design
Dana Herkelrath, Principal
Laguna Beach
949.322.6152
Herkelrath Communication Design is a collaborative creative team that works with clients to take their business, product, or service to market. We understand the value of good design as it relates to successful business development and growth. Our team includes outstanding Graphic Design professionals from Art Center College of Design, cutting edge web designers, and seasoned copywriters. We offer our clients the very best in corporate identity, branding, marketing, packaging, signage and web design.
At Herkelrath Communication Design we are adept at understanding your marketing needs and creating visual solutions so that you can grow your business.
Holly Lambert Creative
Holly Lambert
holly@hollycreative.com
714.323.9352 • hollycreative.com
Holly Lambert Creative offers a broad spectrum of graphic design services, ranging from logo and brand development to advertising, packaging and website design. With over a decade of professional design experience, Holly has done creative work on high-profile brands in the entertainment software, technology and retail industries. Her personal attention to each project, along with her talent and strong work ethic, has helped establish long-term working relationships with many of her clients.
Inspired Minds, Inc.
Kerry Wurzelbacher
949.395.3399 • wrzlbcr@cox.net
inspiredmindsdesign.com
What is Inspired Minds Marketing & Design?
Creative brains for hire. A network of independent creative experts, from big agency backgrounds, with tens of years of experience working for fortune 500 clients. We provide a full range of marketing and promotional services at reasonable project based rates.
Our Services include Project Management, Marketing Strategy and/or Plans, Web Design – Websites, Banner ads, eCRM, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Media research, recommendation and placement, Event Planning & Execution and Print Production. Check us out online: inspiredmindsdesign.com
K1 Speed
Susan Graver
17221 Von karman Ave • Irvine
949.250.0242 ext 303
Fax:949.250.0614
susan@k1speed.com • k1speed.com
The driving force behind California’s hottest venue is co founder and marketing director, Susan Graver. Founded in 2003, K1 Speed has grown to become the largest indoor racing center in the country. Currently with 5 centers and many more to come in the near future, K1 is the premiere location for any corporate function. K1 Speed is an eco friendly, electric indoor karting center, where you race your friends and co-workers wheel to wheel with speeds up to 40 miles per hour. For more information please check out our website at k1speed.com.
Lilikoi
Makenna Burney
• 3969 Portola Parkway • Irvine
714.838.8484
• 1344 Bison • Newport Beach
949.644.2330
shoplilikoi.com
Owner Makenna Burney, 27, always chafed at the school uniform she was forced to wear from Kindergarten through high school. Her mandatory attire served both as an irritation and inspiration for the trendy and coastal casual women’s clothing boutique, Lilikoi, located at The Bluffs Shopping Center at Newport Beach. A second location may be found at Orchard Hills Village Center at Portola Parkway and Culver Drive. Both stores carry a little something for everyone, including items for brands such as RVCA, Hudson Jeans, Billabong and niche lines like Free People and Frenzii. The store name is a tribute to Makenna’s close friend who encouraged her to become an entrepreneur. Her friend’s daughter is named Lilikoi.
Lucca Café
Cathy Pavlos, Owner/Executive Chef
6507 Quail Hill Parkway • Irvine
(in the Quail Hill Village Center)
949.725.1773 • luccacafe.com
Cathy Pavlos is the driving force behind one of Orange County’s most unique and dynamic eateries, Lucca Café. Since opening in 2005, Irvine-based restaurant, often referred to as “an urban concept in a suburban center,” has become known for its one-of-a-kind menu, reminiscent of a Euro bistro, complete with an exquisite wine bar, wide selection of cheese and charcuterie offerings and seasonal tasting menus. The menu focuses on the use of healthy and high quality ingredients, such as certified Angus beef, free-range turkey, hormone-free chicken, wild salmon and locally grown organic produce.
The Melting Pot
Dana Robertson
• 2646 Dupont Drive • Irvine
949.955.3242
• 647 Camino de Los Mares
San Clemente • 949.661.1966
• 375 W. Birch Street • Brea
714.671.6000
meltingpot.com
The
Melting Pot has evolved the art of fondue. Fun is cooked up
fondue-style at this popular OC eatery specializing in savory cheese
fondues, entrees of filet, lobster, fresh fish, and vegetables cooked
tableside, and sinful chocolate fondues. Owner, Mira Selbo, and her
daughter, Dana Robertson, have three locations in Irvine, Brea and San
Clemente.
METRO for men
Krista Martin, Owner
15382 Alton Parkway
Irvine • 949.450.0150
Metro for Men in Irvine is owned and operated by Krista Martin who has specialized in men’s grooming for the past 16 years. Metro was created for the man who wants style, but is not interested in the typical unisex salon or the traditional barbershop. Metro combines the latest trends in men’s grooming with old school barbering techniques and couples it with an atmosphere like a country club. Metro is truly an exclusive place for men and is the leader in the trend of men’s grooming environments. Krista intends to utilize her knowledge and experience in marketing and merchandising to create Metro for Men as the premier men’s grooming environment in Orange County.
MetroPacific Bank
Colleen Brady
AVP/Sr. Relationship Manager
949.231.5793
Lifetime Orange county resident and former small business owner Colleen Brady, has a passion for small business- and Orange County. With an extensive and diverse background in asset and project management (Panasonic and Ingram micro) she returned to her love, lending and banking in 1998.
MetroPacific Bank wants to show our business customers that we ‘get it,’ that we understand they have different needs, that they work hard and MetroPacific Bank care’s about them and their success - the way banking should be!
MetroPacific Bank
Sharon Bowling, EVP/COO
18831 Von Karman
Irvine • 949.231.5779
sbowling@metropacificbank.com
Sharon Bowling has over twenty-five years in the Banking Industry. She has a diverse background including; operations, lending, training and auditing. Currently Sharon oversees the operations, IT, marketing and business development divisions of MetroPacific Bank. MetroPacific Bank specializes in meeting the needs of our community business owners. We specialize in meeting the acquisition and financing needs of the small business owner, and local professionals. If you are looking for a Bank to help find solutions for your banking needs stop by or give us a call. We look forward to meeting with you!
Moxxe PR
Mona Shah
31687 3rd Avenue • Laguna Beach
818.749.1931 • moxxepr.com
mona@moxxepr.com
Mona Shah, owner of Moxxe PR, has created a reputable name for herself as an O.C. restaurant. In addition to handling the area’s top restaurants, including The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, Zov’s Bistro, Lucca Café and Bistro West, she works with American Career College, West Coast University and Daddy Cakes Bakery. In addition, Mona sits on the Board of Directors of the O.C. Restaurant Association, serves as publicist for O.C. Restaurant Week and has taken a leadership role in the O.C. chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. In her early 30s, Mona is an inspiration for those looking for the “more” in life - and her clients will attest to that end.
OnDemand Website
Tiffany Ambrose, VP, Sales
949.833.3333 x103
18006 Skypark Circle, Suite201 • Irvine
ondemandwebsite.com
tiffany@ondemandwebsite.com
Does your business have an outstanding web presence, an eye-catching logo, and a revenue generating Online Marketing campaign? If not, OnDemand Website is the company to contact in Orange County. We have developed sites for many of OC’s most successful businesses, from small bakeries to large auto distributors.
OnDemand Website provides custom, high end websites that can accommodate any marketing budget.
We can also assist with all your branding needs, including graphic design, business cards and brochures. Call us today to learn how we can help you shine above the competition.
Orange County Association of REALTORS® (OCAR)
Linda Lang, Chief Executive Officer
25552 La Paz Rd
Laguna Hills • 949.586.6800
For eight years, Linda Lang has been at the helm of the Orange County Association of REALTORS®, a professional trade association serving over 10,000 Orange County real estate professionals. OCAR exists to provide resources for its members, promote ethical conduct in the real estate industry, advocate the protection of real property rights, and to collaborate with community organizations. OCAR and its members have worked in concert with Habitat for Humanity’s Homes for Heroes project and have partnered with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to counsel homeowners facing foreclosure. REALTORS® do more than sell homes… they build communities.
Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc.
26730 Crown Valley Parkway • Suite 250 • Mission Viejo
949.364.2440
pacificcoastcosmetic.com
Cami Nelson, R.N, and Lisa Montgomery, R.N., BSN are highly trained medical professionals with proven experience in state-of-the-art laser treatments and procedures that can renew, revitalize and improve your facial skin. Many of these laser treatments have little or no down time. Cami Nelson, R.N. is also trained in customized facials and peels specifically tailored to the needs of your skin. Lisa Montgomery, R.N., BSN is trained in Botox treatments which can temporarily smooth frown lines. This dynamic duo bring more than 20 years of medical experience to Dr. James A. Heinrich’s medical team.
Prestige Trading
Terry Palms, Owner • 949.683.0722
Fifteen years ago, I brought 20 years of knowledge of fine timepieces and jewelry at affordable prices to Orange County. I began working with several stores in the county and introduced the concept of selling previously owned Rolex and Cartier watches. I combined this with a jewelry money loan service. My staff of watch technicians and goldsmiths manufacture custom diamond dials/faces and custom diamond bezels for Rolex watches. For Cartier, we customize the watch with diamonds around the face, on the bracelet sections and on the watch case. We truly transform these watches into an affordable “Diamond Make Over!” I can be reached at 949.683.0722.
Sales Blender Inc. Strategic Sales Leadership
Lisa Porcelli, President & Founder
714.306.4990
lisa@salesblender.com
Sales Blender partners with unique companies to introduce their products and brands into US retail channels. Working with manufacturers, both domestic and international, we provide consulting and direct sales representation to companies looking to build their business with key retailers. Our approach balances strategic and tactical business expertise for our customers such as Green Hippo Products and Masterbrands HK. Our goal is to create profitability, build world-class brands and establish significant market share through strategic distribution gains.
Spa Gregories
Angela Cortright
• 200 Newport Center Dr., Suite # 100 • 949.644.6672
• 22342 El Paseo Dr, Suite F
949.858.9455
spagregories.com
Since 1998, when Angela and her husband founded Spa Gregorie’s, she has successfully led Spa Gregorie’s into the forefront of the Southern California spa scene. With combined leadership and marketing skill, she has brought Spa Gregorie’s to the top of industry standards for revenues, profits, client and staff retention, and retail sales. She is often sought out by industry journalists and has authored several articles on the innovations Spa Gregorie’s has brought to the industry. She is on the Board of Directors of International Spa Association (ISPA) - recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry.
The Upper Crust Catering Inc.
Stephanie Jaeger
714.689.9082
132 E. Dyer Rd. • Santa Ana
uppercrustevents.com
stephanie@uppercrustevents.com
Stephanie Jaeger is General Manager of The Upper Crust Catering and Events. Earning degrees from UC Berkeley and California State University, Stephanie’s recent attention has been towards mergers and acquisitions for the family business. Stephanie has an understanding that in challenging economic times, prudent companies have great opportunities. It is both enthusiasm and diligent work that make 2009 an exciting year.
Time for Nine
Wendi Forrest
714.864.4980
timefornine.com
Do you enjoy playing golf? Are you single and looking for quality relationship? Internet dating not for you? Are you tired of the bar scene? Then Time For Nine is exactly what you need! Time For Nine is an exclusive golf dating service catering to the busy professionals seeking a quality relationship. We interview each prospective client and take care in matching our clients based on true compatibility. You can learn more about a person’s true character than you could ever learn during a dinner date. That is what makes golf a perfect first date!
Wicked Skatewear
Bethany Semeiks, Owner
234 E 17th St Ste 211 • Costa Mesa
wickedskatewear.com
Wicked Skatewear specializes in unique uniform customizations for the growing sport of roller derby not only in Orange County, but around the world. With state of the art equipment located in-house, quality and service are the top priorities to make sure that every player looks and feels amazing. Every item sold is tested to ensure functionality while playing before items are offered to the community for sale. Not a company to discriminate, Wicked has also provided customized jerseys for local softball and ice hockey teams. Wicked Skatewear is located in Costa Mesa, California. Please visit wickedskatewear.com for more information.
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The Art of Hair and Beauty Charity League Donnia Schmidt 949.468.7983 theartofhairandbeautycharityleague.org The Art of Hair and Beauty Charity League’s mission statement is to help your community fight pediatric cancer, child abuse, breast cancer and many other diseases in the name of beauty. With leadership skills, 16 years of experience, a hair color specialist, and the sponsorship of many wonderful salons including the famous Salon Gregorie’s in Newport Beach we hold monthly and annual hair Cut-A-Thons in many locations. To participate, volunteer, or donate please visit theartofhairandbeautycharityleague.org. Bergin Meeting Design Taite Bergin 714.389.4316 berginmeetingdesign.com Bergin Meeting Design specializes in comprehensive meeting, conference and event planning for corporations and non-profit organizations. Focusing on each client’s goals and objectives, BMD forges a partnership to successfully implement world-class domestic and international events. BMD President Taite Bergin began acquiring her broad range of experience at a young age in her family’s catering business. With a passion for world affairs, she received a master’s in international commerce and policy. Previously, Ms. Bergin worked for The Cohen Group, an international consulting firm led by former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen. While there, Ms. Bergin traveled extensively to manage policy events, conferences, and trade delegations. In establishing BMD, Ms. Bergin combines her event management expertise with her knowledge of international business. BMD clients receive a meeting planner who understands their comprehensive business goals and develops a strategy to create effective meetings and events. Business Communications Solutions (BCS) Sunny Rajab 9910 Irvine Center Drive • Irvine 949.333.1000 bcsconsultants.com BCS, founded by Sunny Rajab, offers businesses a simplified way to deploy, update and manage telephone systems, networking infrastructure and installation through a single centralized point of contact. With services including VoIP systems, integrated computer telephony systems, voicemail systems, voice and data cabling combined with sales and carriers such as AT&T and Cox, service and installation, BCS is a woman-owned business that is the best source for stable, dependable communication solutions scaled for any business’ budget. Caliber Media Kelly Hartman 20250 SW Acacia, Suite 220 Newport Beach • 949.266.2855 calibermediagroup.com Caliber Media Group is a full-service web agency offering a customized collection of turnkey internet business solutions and services designed to help organizations reach, convert and retain both current and potential clients. As the Marketing Services Manager, Kelly Hartman helps clients reach their goals by providing custom, strategic online marketing solutions based on their unique needs. Solutions and services include: website design and development, e-commerce, e-mail marketing, search engine optimization, content management branding and identity and online marketing. Visit calibermediagroup.com for more information. Code Pink Boot Camp Christina Lucy, CEO and founder Many Locations Throughout Orange County 949.702.7548 • codepinkbootcamp.com christina@codepinkbootcamp.com Code Pink Boot Camp, is pleased to announce that Code Pink Boot Camp has grown 1200% in the past year despite the turbulent economy. Part of Code Pink Boot Camps mission is to educate women on how to live a healthy lifestyle and to take care of their bodies and minds. A woman of faith, Lucy credits God with her success. Code Pink Boot Camp is providing options to meet all budgets and schedules, with camps meeting two, three, four or five days per week with a variety of morning, and evening times. Code Pink Boot Camp combines cardiovascular and strength exercises, constant motivation, expert instruction and a positive, welcoming environment to provide an outdoor fitness boot camp experience like no other. Future campers may register online today at CodePinkBootCamp.com or call 949.702.7548. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Monalisa Nguyen 6833 Quail Hill Parkway Irvine • 949.300.8751 monalisa.nguyen@coldwellbanker.com Monalisa Nguyen is a Broker Sales Associate in Irvine, California. She started her career over 6 years ago specializing in real estate, high end properties, houses and leases in and around the Irvine area. As one of Irvine’s successful real estate agents, Monalisa is deeply committed to her clients by being diligent in representing them and their best interests. If you’re looking for steady attention to detail, integrity and careful negotiations contact her at 949.300.8751. Dynamic Creative Technology Terri McCormack Business Development 18 B Journey • Aliso Viejo 949.215.1200 • dynamic.com Dynamic has been servicing Orange County for the past thirty years as full service technology provider. We offer one stop shopping and deliver technology solutions for all of your needs. Let us help you thrive in this economy - our customer service is impeccable when it comes to support. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, we provide fully managed servers, creative web design, backup and disaster recovery plans, business email and ecommerce. Come visit us so we might devise a technology plan that is “green” and saves you money. Elite Development Group (EDG) Nicole M. Friel, Founder & CEO 7545 Irvine Center Dr., #210 Irvine • 949.623.8742 • elitedevgroup.com nicole@elitedevgroup.com Founded in 2002 EDG is a computer security and investigative services firm. EDG assists companies throughout Southern California to prevent them from becoming victims of hackers, viruses, data breaches and other malicious threats. Companies who have been breached are assisted by the Elite Computer Incident Response Team (ECIRT) who will contain and eliminate the threat. The ECIRT can also provide forensic and e-discovery services. On the investigative side we work various types of cases including: cyber-harassment, stalking, intellectual property theft, anti- competitive behavior, and MySpace cases related to minors. We also provide background checks, education verification, asset searches and other intelligence based services. Ferial Beauty Studio Ferial Mosharaf 949.922.2266 2646 Dupont Dr. #30 • Irvine ferialbeauty.com Ferial a professional hairstylist who specializes in Dry hair cutting (a technique I learned in London) and personalized colorist. Her background started with a degree in Architecture but her love for design and art eventually led her to being a hair designer and ultimately owning her shop. Her philosophy has always been to listen closely to the clients and understand exactly what they want. Dry cutting is ideal for blonds, it can be almost invisible when wet, but it works well on all hair types. At Ferial Beauty Studio we pride ourselves with great work excellent customer service and we stand for reasonable price. We really believe it is all about you. Heather Eaton Skincare Heather Eaton Located inside The Art of Hair Salon. 27901 La Paz Rd. Suite H Laguna Niguel • 949.831.8557 heathereatonskincare.com Heather Eaton has twelve years of experience as an esthetician. She specializes in Professional eyebrow shaping, Brazilian waxes, Anti-aging facial treatments, Adult & Teen acne, unique chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Heather’s expertise has taken her across the United States, China, South America and most recently Russia as an educator for Epicuren Discovery Skincare. She has always had a strong love for taking care of others; helping people feel confident about themselves is the best part of her job. “Live, laugh, love & learn” has always been her favorite motto, her favorite bit of advice - “Never forget a good hat and your sunscreen!” Herkelrath Communication Design Dana Herkelrath, Principal Laguna Beach 949.322.6152 Herkelrath Communication Design is a collaborative creative team that works with clients to take their business, product, or service to market. We understand the value of good design as it relates to successful business development and growth. Our team includes outstanding Graphic Design professionals from Art Center College of Design, cutting edge web designers, and seasoned copywriters. We offer our clients the very best in corporate identity, branding, marketing, packaging, signage and web design. At Herkelrath Communication Design we are adept at understanding your marketing needs and creating visual solutions so that you can grow your business. Holly Lambert Creative Holly Lambert holly@hollycreative.com 714.323.9352 • hollycreative.com Holly Lambert Creative offers a broad spectrum of graphic design services, ranging from logo and brand development to advertising, packaging and website design. With over a decade of professional design experience, Holly has done creative work on high-profile brands in the entertainment software, technology and retail industries. Her personal attention to each project, along with her talent and strong work ethic, has helped establish long-term working relationships with many of her clients. Inspired Minds, Inc. Kerry Wurzelbacher 949.395.3399 • wrzlbcr@cox.net inspiredmindsdesign.com What is Inspired Minds Marketing & Design? Creative brains for hire. A network of independent creative experts, from big agency backgrounds, with tens of years of experience working for fortune 500 clients. We provide a full range of marketing and promotional services at reasonable project based rates. Our Services include Project Management, Marketing Strategy and/or Plans, Web Design – Websites, Banner ads, eCRM, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Media research, recommendation and placement, Event Planning & Execution and Print Production. Check us out online: inspiredmindsdesign.com K1 Speed Susan Graver 17221 Von karman Ave • Irvine 949.250.0242 ext 303 Fax:949.250.0614 susan@k1speed.com • k1speed.com The driving force behind California’s hottest venue is co founder and marketing director, Susan Graver. Founded in 2003, K1 Speed has grown to become the largest indoor racing center in the country. Currently with 5 centers and many more to come in the near future, K1 is the premiere location for any corporate function. K1 Speed is an eco friendly, electric indoor karting center, where you race your friends and co-workers wheel to wheel with speeds up to 40 miles per hour. For more information please check out our website at k1speed.com. Lilikoi Makenna Burney • 3969 Portola Parkway • Irvine 714.838.8484 • 1344 Bison • Newport Beach 949.644.2330 shoplilikoi.com Owner Makenna Burney, 27, always chafed at the school uniform she was forced to wear from Kindergarten through high school. Her mandatory attire served both as an irritation and inspiration for the trendy and coastal casual women’s clothing boutique, Lilikoi, located at The Bluffs Shopping Center at Newport Beach. A second location may be found at Orchard Hills Village Center at Portola Parkway and Culver Drive. Both stores carry a little something for everyone, including items for brands such as RVCA, Hudson Jeans, Billabong and niche lines like Free People and Frenzii. The store name is a tribute to Makenna’s close friend who encouraged her to become an entrepreneur. Her friend’s daughter is named Lilikoi. Lucca Café Cathy Pavlos, Owner/Executive Chef 6507 Quail Hill Parkway • Irvine (in the Quail Hill Village Center) 949.725.1773 • luccacafe.com Cathy Pavlos is the driving force behind one of Orange County’s most unique and dynamic eateries, Lucca Café. Since opening in 2005, Irvine-based restaurant, often referred to as “an urban concept in a suburban center,” has become known for its one-of-a-kind menu, reminiscent of a Euro bistro, complete with an exquisite wine bar, wide selection of cheese and charcuterie offerings and seasonal tasting menus. The menu focuses on the use of healthy and high quality ingredients, such as certified Angus beef, free-range turkey, hormone-free chicken, wild salmon and locally grown organic produce. The Melting Pot Dana Robertson • 2646 Dupont Drive • Irvine 949.955.3242 • 647 Camino de Los Mares San Clemente • 949.661.1966 • 375 W. Birch Street • Brea 714.671.6000 meltingpot.com The Melting Pot has evolved the art of fondue. Fun is cooked up fondue-style at this popular OC eatery specializing in savory cheese fondues, entrees of filet, lobster, fresh fish, and vegetables cooked tableside, and sinful chocolate fondues. Owner, Mira Selbo, and her daughter, Dana Robertson, have three locations in Irvine, Brea and San Clemente. METRO for men Krista Martin, Owner 15382 Alton Parkway Irvine • 949.450.0150 Metro for Men in Irvine is owned and operated by Krista Martin who has specialized in men’s grooming for the past 16 years. Metro was created for the man who wants style, but is not interested in the typical unisex salon or the traditional barbershop. Metro combines the latest trends in men’s grooming with old school barbering techniques and couples it with an atmosphere like a country club. Metro is truly an exclusive place for men and is the leader in the trend of men’s grooming environments. Krista intends to utilize her knowledge and experience in marketing and merchandising to create Metro for Men as the premier men’s grooming environment in Orange County. MetroPacific Bank Colleen Brady AVP/Sr. Relationship Manager 949.231.5793 Lifetime Orange county resident and former small business owner Colleen Brady, has a passion for small business- and Orange County. With an extensive and diverse background in asset and project management (Panasonic and Ingram micro) she returned to her love, lending and banking in 1998. MetroPacific Bank wants to show our business customers that we ‘get it,’ that we understand they have different needs, that they work hard and MetroPacific Bank care’s about them and their success - the way banking should be! MetroPacific Bank Sharon Bowling, EVP/COO 18831 Von Karman Irvine • 949.231.5779 sbowling@metropacificbank.com Sharon Bowling has over twenty-five years in the Banking Industry. She has a diverse background including; operations, lending, training and auditing. Currently Sharon oversees the operations, IT, marketing and business development divisions of MetroPacific Bank. MetroPacific Bank specializes in meeting the needs of our community business owners. We specialize in meeting the acquisition and financing needs of the small business owner, and local professionals. If you are looking for a Bank to help find solutions for your banking needs stop by or give us a call. We look forward to meeting with you! Moxxe PR Mona Shah 31687 3rd Avenue • Laguna Beach 818.749.1931 • moxxepr.com mona@moxxepr.com Mona Shah, owner of Moxxe PR, has created a reputable name for herself as an O.C. restaurant. In addition to handling the area’s top restaurants, including The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, Zov’s Bistro, Lucca Café and Bistro West, she works with American Career College, West Coast University and Daddy Cakes Bakery. In addition, Mona sits on the Board of Directors of the O.C. Restaurant Association, serves as publicist for O.C. Restaurant Week and has taken a leadership role in the O.C. chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. In her early 30s, Mona is an inspiration for those looking for the “more” in life - and her clients will attest to that end. OnDemand Website Tiffany Ambrose, VP, Sales 949.833.3333 x103 18006 Skypark Circle, Suite201 • Irvine ondemandwebsite.com tiffany@ondemandwebsite.com Does your business have an outstanding web presence, an eye-catching logo, and a revenue generating Online Marketing campaign? If not, OnDemand Website is the company to contact in Orange County. We have developed sites for many of OC’s most successful businesses, from small bakeries to large auto distributors. OnDemand Website provides custom, high end websites that can accommodate any marketing budget. We can also assist with all your branding needs, including graphic design, business cards and brochures. Call us today to learn how we can help you shine above the competition. Orange County Association of REALTORS® (OCAR) Linda Lang, Chief Executive Officer 25552 La Paz Rd Laguna Hills • 949.586.6800 For eight years, Linda Lang has been at the helm of the Orange County Association of REALTORS®, a professional trade association serving over 10,000 Orange County real estate professionals. OCAR exists to provide resources for its members, promote ethical conduct in the real estate industry, advocate the protection of real property rights, and to collaborate with community organizations. OCAR and its members have worked in concert with Habitat for Humanity’s Homes for Heroes project and have partnered with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to counsel homeowners facing foreclosure. REALTORS® do more than sell homes… they build communities. Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. 26730 Crown Valley Parkway • Suite 250 • Mission Viejo 949.364.2440 pacificcoastcosmetic.com Cami Nelson, R.N, and Lisa Montgomery, R.N., BSN are highly trained medical professionals with proven experience in state-of-the-art laser treatments and procedures that can renew, revitalize and improve your facial skin. Many of these laser treatments have little or no down time. Cami Nelson, R.N. is also trained in customized facials and peels specifically tailored to the needs of your skin. Lisa Montgomery, R.N., BSN is trained in Botox treatments which can temporarily smooth frown lines. This dynamic duo bring more than 20 years of medical experience to Dr. James A. Heinrich’s medical team. Prestige Trading Terry Palms, Owner • 949.683.0722 Fifteen years ago, I brought 20 years of knowledge of fine timepieces and jewelry at affordable prices to Orange County. I began working with several stores in the county and introduced the concept of selling previously owned Rolex and Cartier watches. I combined this with a jewelry money loan service. My staff of watch technicians and goldsmiths manufacture custom diamond dials/faces and custom diamond bezels for Rolex watches. For Cartier, we customize the watch with diamonds around the face, on the bracelet sections and on the watch case. We truly transform these watches into an affordable “Diamond Make Over!” I can be reached at 949.683.0722. Sales Blender Inc. Strategic Sales Leadership Lisa Porcelli, President & Founder 714.306.4990 lisa@salesblender.com Sales Blender partners with unique companies to introduce their products and brands into US retail channels. Working with manufacturers, both domestic and international, we provide consulting and direct sales representation to companies looking to build their business with key retailers. Our approach balances strategic and tactical business expertise for our customers such as Green Hippo Products and Masterbrands HK. Our goal is to create profitability, build world-class brands and establish significant market share through strategic distribution gains. Spa Gregories Angela Cortright • 200 Newport Center Dr., Suite # 100 • 949.644.6672 • 22342 El Paseo Dr, Suite F 949.858.9455 spagregories.com Since 1998, when Angela and her husband founded Spa Gregorie’s, she has successfully led Spa Gregorie’s into the forefront of the Southern California spa scene. With combined leadership and marketing skill, she has brought Spa Gregorie’s to the top of industry standards for revenues, profits, client and staff retention, and retail sales. She is often sought out by industry journalists and has authored several articles on the innovations Spa Gregorie’s has brought to the industry. She is on the Board of Directors of International Spa Association (ISPA) - recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry. The Upper Crust Catering Inc. Stephanie Jaeger 714.689.9082 132 E. Dyer Rd. • Santa Ana uppercrustevents.com stephanie@uppercrustevents.com Stephanie Jaeger is General Manager of The Upper Crust Catering and Events. Earning degrees from UC Berkeley and California State University, Stephanie’s recent attention has been towards mergers and acquisitions for the family business. Stephanie has an understanding that in challenging economic times, prudent companies have great opportunities. It is both enthusiasm and diligent work that make 2009 an exciting year. Time for Nine Wendi Forrest 714.864.4980 timefornine.com Do you enjoy playing golf? Are you single and looking for quality relationship? Internet dating not for you? Are you tired of the bar scene? Then Time For Nine is exactly what you need! Time For Nine is an exclusive golf dating service catering to the busy professionals seeking a quality relationship. We interview each prospective client and take care in matching our clients based on true compatibility. You can learn more about a person’s true character than you could ever learn during a dinner date. That is what makes golf a perfect first date! Wicked Skatewear Bethany Semeiks, Owner 234 E 17th St Ste 211 • Costa Mesa wickedskatewear.com Wicked Skatewear specializes in unique uniform customizations for the growing sport of roller derby not only in Orange County, but around the world. With state of the art equipment located in-house, quality and service are the top priorities to make sure that every player looks and feels amazing. Every item sold is tested to ensure functionality while playing before items are offered to the community for sale. Not a company to discriminate, Wicked has also provided customized jerseys for local softball and ice hockey teams. Wicked Skatewear is located in Costa Mesa, California. Please visit wickedskatewear.com for more information. |
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