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Business & Entrepreneurship CenterThe Business & Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) program, an initiative of the Economic and Workforce Development Program through the California Community Colleges, is a network of Community College professionals working in strategic partnerships with businesses, industry and community organizations to identify and meet California’s economic development needs in the areas of business improvements and entrepreneurship training. The Business & Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) program works with private, public and nonprofit resources to build strong, sustainable and successful businesses. The result is wealth creation, job creation and retention and better economic health in California. The Business & Entrepreneurship Center program supports local economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, community-based business outreach centers and other community based organizations whose primary mission is to assist small businesses. Centers are strategically placed throughout California to serve you. Call today! |
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SCORE OCSCORE Orange County is one of 360 chapters of SCORE National. It is a non profit organization that provides “Counselors to America’s Small Businesses”. The Orange County chapter is one of the largest and most productive in the country. It was named SCORE Chapter of the Year for fiscal years 1998, 2002 and 2009. In addition, it was named runner-up for this honor in fiscal years 2001 and 2005. The chapter presently has over 100 trained and experienced all volunteer business counselors that offer their clients an extensive network of business knowledge and experience. SCORE OC’s mission is to provide professional business guidance and information to the local small business community in order to enhance the economic vitality of the local economy and to be a pro-active, driving force in the development and economic success of the local small business community. Some of the many services offered by the chapter include one on one counseling (5000+ sessions per year), workshops (240+ per year with 10,500 attendees), cyber counseling (4000+ sessions per year), Advisory Boards for 60 local companies, CEO Forum for 60 local CEO’s in peer to peer mentoring and classroom mentoring at 3 local colleges/universities. |
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Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. |
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Westminster Adoption Group & ServicesWAGS is an "open-admission" animal adoption and care center. What does this mean? The Adoption center shelters and cares for companion animals, investigates and combats animal cruelty, rescues neglected pets, treats sick and injured strays, and educates the community about humane issues and responsible pet care. |
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Parsus, LLP Legal ServicesParsus attorneys are talented and dedicated, with an incredible breadth of legal and business experience. We work closely with each other and leverage our collective expertise to represent clients in a range of practice areas, including international and domestic transactions, intellectual property matters, corporate governance, and commercial agreements. |
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PepsiPepsi has been bringing fun and refreshment to consumers for over 100 years. From its humble beginnings over a century ago, Pepsi-Cola has grown to become one of the best-known, most-loved products throughout the world. Today, the company continues to innovate, creating new products, new flavors and new packages in varying shapes and sizes to meet the growing demand for convenience and healthier choices. Pepsi is constantly on the lookout for ways to ensure their consumers get the products they want, when they want them and where they want them. |
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Metropolitan Water DistrictThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. The mission of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high-quality water to meet present and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. The tie between regional water supply reliability and economic vitality defines Metropolitan’s purpose for supporting increased business opportunities, competition and job creation. Since the Business Outreach Program was launched in 2001, an average 30 percent of Metropolitan’s contracting dollars have been awarded to small and disabled-veteran owned businesses, representing a reinvestment of $700 million into these local businesses. |
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Omaha SteaksOmaha Steaks manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of premium steaks, red meats and other gourmet foods. These products are custom cut and packaged to serve the needs of our various markets. We are a family business and have been since our founding in 1917. |
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Sam's ClubQuality, name-brand merchandise at exceptional prices: It sounds simple enough, but at Sam’s Club, it’s a concept we take to a higher level. Whether stocking a pantry or a business, selecting new electronics or getting ready for a party, our Members count on Sam’s Club as their source for the products and services they need to keep things running smoothly. |
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Westminster Veterinary GroupWestminster Veterinary Group is dedicated to providing quality health care with the highest level of compassion, integrity and service for you and your pet. Our dedicated doctors are assisted by a caring, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We are fully equipped with the latest medical technology, including an on-premises laboratory, dental x-ray, endoscopy and ultrasound. Not only do we provide outstanding quality care for your dog or cat, but also provide expert care for your pet bird, reptile or exotic mammal. Several of our doctors are considered to be among the top experts worldwide in medicine and surgery of birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets and other exotic animal pets. We can also provide boarding for exotic pets on a limited basis. |
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