Irvine Gateway

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Doing Business in Irvine

Whether you're launching a startup or expanding your operations into the city, the Irvine Gateway is your connection to a wide range of no-or low-cost business resources to help accelerate your succees.

Our professional network offers complimentary one-on-one initial consultations to help you on the right path to doing business in our city. the Irvine Gateway advisors can help you navigate the local landscape, connect with the right partners, and access the resources needed to grow and thrive in Irvine.

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Support for New Businesses

Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you're doing it in a competitive market. The Irvine Gateway makes it easier by providing:

Complimentary initial consultations to local specialists
Access to legal, financial, marketing, and real estate experts
Guidance securing permits and licenses
Connections to mentorship and training programs such as SCORE and SBDC

Relocating or Expanding?

If you're exploring moving your business to Irvine, we offer hands-on support to make the transition smooth and strategic:

Site selection assistance through GO-Biz, the City’s Site Selection Tool, and the Irvine Navigator Program
Introductions to local service providers
Workforce development and hiring resources through the Orange County Workforce Development
City and community integration support

Our network of in-market professionals and businesses are available to help you navigate accessing Irvine. You can count on initial pro-bono consultancy time to help you with the top-line issues essential to a seamless expansion.

With a presence in Irvine, you can leverage the opportunities and diversity of Southern California as part of the 4th largest economy in the world.

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Introducing all that Irvine has to offer

The Greater Irvine Chamber invites you to benefit from the strength of Irvine’s economy; our innovative business sectors, the imagination, and the determination of our people fuel our innovation ecosystem.

Making expansion to Irvine a gateway to success

In collaboration with an impressive network of public and private companies and organizations, the Greater Irvine Chamber is ready to offer qualified companies a resource-rich package of decision-making incentives and transition benefits.

We are prepared to assist you in your exploration and evaluation by arranging:

Temporary office space - complimentary or at a reduced rental rate
Administrative office support services
Affordable, long-term stay hotel accommodations

We are prepared to connect you with complimentary customized consultation, assistance, and expertise:

Communications & Technology
Trade & Investment
Taxes
VISAs
Legal
Human Resources
Payroll, Benefits, Healthcare
Transportation
Logistics
Regulatory
Utilities
City & County Permits & Processes
Angel & Venture Capital Networks
Talent Attraction & Workforce Development
College & University Connections
Research & Development
Reimbursement & Payor Landscape
Foreign Country Consulate & Trade Introductions
CRO & CMO contacts
Partner & Customer Acquisition Assistance
Banking
HUB or Co-Work Options
Commercial Real Estate Assistance • Hospitals
Lab Spa

We are prepared to provide you complimentary customized data and reports:

Labor Costs
Competitive Labor, Wage & Salary Reports
Irvine, Orange County & California Economic Profiles & Forecasts
Residential Housing & Commercial Real Estate
Education
Sector Market Reports
Environmental Regulations
Infrastructure Plans & Investment

We are proud to extend to you the benefits of our Chamber networks and collaborations:

How to Do Business in Southern California
Transitional Family Support
CA Driver’s License Assistance
Multiple Languages & Translation
CEO Network
Global Company Support Network
Business Councils
International-American Chamber Coalition
Industry Sector Support
Introductions to Schools & Neighborhoods
Housing Options & Real Estate Assistance

Expert Legal Advisors for Business Growth

Participating law firms offer complimentary introductory consultations to help companies with key legal areas such as business formation, employment law, intellectual property, and compliance. The attorneys below provide trusted local expertise to support businesses establishing or expanding in Irvine.

Todd G. Friedland

Focuses on complex commercial litigation and corporate governance.

Spencer Hamer

Advises employers on compliance, policy development, and employment disputes.

Steve Horner

Handles commercial litigation, real estate, and partnership disputes.

Chang Lim

Intellectual property attorney specializing in patents, trademarks, and technology law.

Adam Miller

Business attorney focusing on transactions, litigation, and corporate restructuring.

Lisa Peterson

Labor and employment attorney representing employers in litigation and workplace matters.

Barry Resnick

Specializes in business, estate, and tax planning, with over 50 years of legal experience.

Brent Rose

Represents employers in workers’ compensation defense and employment litigation.

Expert Real Estate & Facility Advisors for Business Growth

Participating real estate, brokerage, and facility development professionals offer complimentary introductory consultations to help companies evaluate site selection, leasing strategy, zoning considerations, laboratory and advanced manufacturing planning, and capital project execution. The advisors below provide trusted local expertise to support businesses establishing, relocating, or expanding in Irvine.

Gul Dusi

Advises life sciences companies on real estate strategy.

Jason Lantgen

Advises clients on commercial real estate strategy.

Terri Lee

Designs commercial, R&D, and educational environments.

Lisa Reed

Leads science and technology design strategy.

Simon Richmond

Designs complex life sciences and mission-critical facilities.

Tim Schramm

Represents life sciences and medical device tenants.

What People say Irvine Gateway

Forte Medical embarked on a mission to Irvine hoping that we would find not only enthusiasm for our work, but support, contacts, and avenues into launching HealthTech into the U.S. We have not been disappointed. In the last 18 months, we have formed a hugely important joint venture with an Irvine business that will transform our offer and found valuable opportunities that point to tangible success in the U.S. The Chamber’s Irvine Gateway team is indefatigable, prescient, and kind. What more could we have asked for in a U.S. business support partner?

Giovanna Forte

CEO, Forte Medical

I had explored other ecosystems before selecting Irvine as the base for company expansion in U.S. Before Irvine, I had not met any other ecosystem with so many business leaders and professionals who voluntarily go the extra mile to assist, advise, support, and signpost an outsider. The Chamber team is the backbone of this enterprise. From day one they organised and facilitated introductions that equipped me with knowledge and understanding of what it takes to establish and grow our company here. They are my mentors, colleagues, and friends. We have already created local partnerships and started devising sales and marketing campaigns. I no longer feel an outsider but as part of the ecosystem helping other small-to-medium enterprises to settle and grow in Irvine.

Nehal Thakore

Director of Business Development, oneclick

For support navigating business permitting with the City, connect with our executive leadership team.

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