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The article offers news briefs related to business enterprises. JeeVice Optics owner Philippe Vergez attempts to build a place in a crowded market with sunglasses targeted at women. CoverKing Inc. has generated an estimated $15 million in yearly sales making automobile accessories despite the economic downturn. Sales of SurfCruz for 2008 are hit hard by the economic crisis.

The article provides information on Chronic Taco Enterprises, founded by friends Daniel Bello and Randall Wyner in 2001. The Costa Mesa, California-based company generates more than $11 million in yearly sales operating the Chronic Tacos and Chronic Cantina restaurant and bar chains as well as an apparel company called Chronic Industries. According to the article, Chronic Taco Enterprises owns six Chronic Tacos restaurants in Orange County.

The article reports on the success achieved by Don Chew, a Bangkok native who lived the American dream through his different businesses which include the K&D Graphics, Orange County Badminton Club, and Bebe's Cafe in Orange County, Claifornia. It mentioned that Chew's badminton court and restaurant generate about $1 million in yearly sales. Chew said that he really worked hard to get the position he has achieved by simply putting all the things into business.

The article reports on the factors of the deals among several apparel industries in Orange County, California. One of the biggest deal was the buyout of Oakley Inc. by Luxottica Group SPA for about $2.1 billion. According to analysts, large companies with extra cash are looking to buy other businesses to help diversify their operations in a slower economy. It also claims that the deals may help industries stay ahead of competition.

The article presents forecast concerning the merger and acquisition (M&A) activity of business enterprises in Orange County in 2008. Several executives predict that the county's small and midsize companies will increase its M&A deals. According to James Wong, a partner at Grant Thornton LLP, a variety of factors from the upcoming elections could push more deals in the said region. It states that private equity firms and investors should be eyeing a company with a good management team.

The article offers news briefs related to the business enterprises in California. The San Clemente-based company, Livinglass generates about $5 million in yearly sales making decorative glass used to design restaurants, hotels, and spas. Irvine-based Sullen Clothing has outgrown its 2,700-square-foot office and is looking to move to a 6,000 to 8,000-square-foot building in Irvine, Huntington Beach or Costa Mesa.

The article focuses on Family Tree Produce Inc. which is owned and run by Fidel Guzman. Guzman stated that Family Tree has become one of Orange County's largest produce distributors that carries a variety of fruits and vegetables it buys from growers in California, South America and other areas. Moreover, the products are transported from the fields or picked up from the Port of Long Beach, California.

The article presents developments in various business enterprises in California. Amp Research makes $25 million in yearly sales making bed extenders, alloy fuel tank doors and steps for trucks and sports utility vehicles. Her Majesty's Ride Inc. provides black cabs for guests at upscale hotels including at its headquarters in the Hilton Orange County in Costa Mesa. Up Your Average opened its doors to the public in the summer in a nondescript industrial neighborhood in Fullerton.

The article features Costa Mesa-based CoCaLo Inc., a maker of blankets, sheets, pillows, wall decorations, diaper stackers, lampshades, and mobiles for baby rooms in California. The author discusses the financial performance and company history of CoCaLo. The company's products are sold online and it is being marketed within the country.

The article offers news briefs related to the activities of businesses in California. 88 Orange is expecting to hit more than $1 million in sales on its organic T-shirts, candles and perfume in 2009. Tattooed Steel LLC is boosting the production of its metal accessories including steel cuffs, money clips and dog tags with tattoo style art. ProntoWash USA LLC is planning to open more car washing locations in the region.

The article reports developments related to small business in California. Calmont Wire and Cable Inc. earned$6 million to $7 million yearly making custom wire and cables for the aerospace, medical device and industrial sectors. $1 million in yearly sales was generated by AltoE-Verify by being the middleman for businesses that need to check their employees' citizenship statuses. An art-inspired T-shirt and clothing company called Fräulein was launched by graphic designer Stacy Messerchmidt.

The article cites news items related to the U.S. business industry as of June 2008. Specialized Marketing Services Inc. has moved to Santa Ana, California. Calispia Inc. generates $2 million in yearly sales making cotton-loose clothing for women that are meant to be worn when lounging, running errands or working out.

The article reports developments concerning the business industry of California. Susan's Healthy Gourmet is planning to relocate its business in a spacious building to provide comfortable and advance services to its customers. Progressive Lighting & Energy Solutions Inc. opened its 2,000-square-foot office equipped with energy efficient lights that curbs down carbon dioxide emission. Maw 'n' Paw Kettlekorn projects to attain a total sales of $1 million in 2008 from its various carnival stores.

The article reports on the Ocean Institute's plan of conducting a fundraising campaign for the construction of a Seaside Learning Center in Dana Point Harbor, California. The institute's campaign is in line with their upcoming 30th anniversary celebration. The institute is planning to pat local businesses and executives to donate in the fundraising.

The article reports on the impact of revenue growth in healthcare insurance premiums in Orange County, California in 2007. According to Hewitt Associates Inc., the premiums have increased by 7.3 percent and predicted to continue in rising by 8.7 percent in 2008. The increase of premiums will affect the high cost of materials, fuel and other businesses in the construction, energy and manufacturing industry.

The article reports on the market performance of Vestal Group Inc. that makes music-inspired watches, hats, hoodies, T-shirts, belts, and wallets for men and women in Orange County, California. The author has discussed the factors that contributed to the market performance of Vestal Group. Information about the financial performance and sales of the company is also presented.