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OC Business & Real Estate Deals

OC Business & Real Estate Deals

Key Questions

What major lease did Schneider Electric sign in Irvine?

Schneider Electric leased 25,000 sq ft at 510 Technology Drive in Irvine Spectrum. This expands their presence in OC's high-tech area.

What is the NAIOP SoCal OC Real Estate Challenge?

It's a student pitch event at 1280 S Anaheim Blvd (8.3 acres), with honorary captains named. Held April 15, focusing on development ideas.

What jobs are booming in OC business sectors?

Roles include Deloitte ($73k+), inspectors, planners, rec leaders, EHS, utilities, wastewater, solar, healthcare, analysts, and Disney positions. Exec roles at Irvine Co, PIMCO, Marvell also open.

What real estate deals were recently closed?

Western Realco bought $40.7M Anaheim industrial site (256k sq ft); Archer $18M for three MOBs in RSM/MV/CM; Bixby Land markets 299k sq ft Seal Beach office campus.

What is OCVIBE and its timeline?

OCVIBE is a 2027 development project. It ties into Brea mixed-use tech and other sites like MainPlace, Costco, Pacific City.

How is Goodwill of OC using AI?

Goodwill leverages AI in e-commerce to create job opportunities. This initiative boosts employment in Santa Ana.

What OC small business program launched?

Orange County launched a Small Business Enterprise Program, accepting certification applications. It supports local businesses.

What other developments are noted?

Dana Point $600M project, OCERS real estate, Geddo Ch11, SBA end, AI/Newsom EOs. Anduril and tech integrations in mixed-use like Brea.

Irvine leases Schneider 25k + boom; NAIOP SoCal OC RE Challenge Anaheim 1280 S Anaheim Blvd 8.3ac student pitch; jobs Deloitte $73k+/inspectors/planners/rec leaders/EHS/utilities/wastewater/solar/healthcare/analyst/Disney; exec Irvine Co/PIMCO/Marvell; Dana Point $600M; OCERS RE; OCVIBE 2027; Brea mixed-use tech; MainPlace/Costco/Pacific City; Goodwill AI; Anduril; Geddo Ch11; SBA end; AI/Newsom EOs; Western Realco $40.7M Anaheim industrial 256k sq ft; Archer $18M MOBs RSM/MV/CM; Seal Beach Bixby Land 299k sqft Ranch office campus.

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Updated Apr 9, 2026