Business & Workforce Development

Attracting and retaining businesses depends upon a 21st-century workforce. The Business & Workforce Development Committee supports this essential economic development strategy. The Business & Workforce Development Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., at the Greater Irvine Chamber.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 4:00 p.m.

The Business & Workforce Development Committee's taskforces help manage or mitigate business challenges and issues; support business and workforce development; provide data, research, and information for business leaders; and encourage startup enterprises.
To learn how to become involved, contact Pepper Russell.
BAR Taskforces chart

business & workforce development

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Brian Andersen
Chair, Business & Workforce Development Committee

Brian Dozer
Chair, Business & Workforce Development Committee

Brian Montes
Vice-Chair, Resources

Thomas Lotts
Vice-Chair, Membership

Mission Statement

The Business and Workforce Development Committee works to educate, inform, retain, grow, and expand existing businesses in Irvine.

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irvine

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