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Jobs & Business
Irvine was master planned to be an economic powerhouse and is home to one-third of all Fortune 500 companies and more than 900 tech companies. The city’s location in the center of Southern California, top talent pool and unparalleled quality of life make it an ideal destination for forward thinking businesses, exceptional talent, and growing venture capital community.
Irvine was ranked by WalletHub as the leading city in Southern California to find a job. With over 17,000 companies, its jobs-to-population ratio of 95 percent is No. 1 among American cities.
A wealth of resources in Irvine allow start ups to easily access mentors, workshops, incubator spaces, latest research, educated talent pool and venture capital.
Irvine was master planned to be an economic powerhouse. The Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development site provides information on top industries, doing business in Irvine and site selection resources.
The Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce represents the voice of Irvine’s business community and connects companies to a business network of resources. It represents one of seven chambers in California to have a 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Orange County Business Council serves as an advocate for Orange County businesses representing the 2nd largest workforce in California, 3rd most diverse tech sectors and 5th most educated county in the U.S.
A state-funded development center to support small businesses in Orange County with business consulting, workshops and resources.
Our Stories
Learn more about what makes Irvine unique through the stories that celebrate the community.
