Focus on the Future @ Irvine Chamber of Commerce (Pics)
The future of Irvine and Orange County's economic development was the topic at the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce's recent "Future Focus" initiative. 
The Chamber's Economic Vitality Council and Business & Workforce Development Taskforce hosted a large group of local professionals, all interested in helping define and support the continued economic vitality of our region across industries.
Participants from many local companies, government groups, non-profits, and community organizations convened to think hard about the future of Irvine and the Orange County economy.
Future Focus provided participants the opportunity to be a part of the conversation that helps identify probable and possible challenges Irvine faces, and to help shape the direction of the city’s future.
Introduced by Chamber EVP, Linda DiMario, workshop style discussions were held to develop answers to the critical question "What will Irvine be in the future – 5, 10, 20, 25 years from now?"
Chamber volunteers Brian Montes, Brian Dozer, and Brian Andersen were among several dedicated members who received awards for their work on behalf of the Chamber's mission.
Topics for discussion included everything from education to infrastructure, innovation ecosystem to emerging industries, talent attraction and retention to sustainability, disruption to globalization, and AI and robotics to next-generation jobs.
Thanks to the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce for helping our region think ahead to a brighter future for Orange County!