![Irvine-based LensGen Inc. has raised $21 million for its Juvene device, an intraocular lens. LensGen says the implant restores “and continuous vision at all distances for patients with cataracts and presbyopia.” Presbyopia is farsightedness that usually occurs as people age. (File photo: Orange County Register)]()
Irvine-based LensGen Inc. has raised $21 million for its Juvene device, an intraocular lens. LensGen says the implant restores “and continuous vision at all distances for patients with cataracts and presbyopia.” Presbyopia is farsightedness that usually occurs as people age. (File photo: Orange County Register)
![Dr. Michael G. Mathews is the new chief operation officer at Auxilio, a healthcare document management firm based in Mission Viejo. Mathews is also president, COO and co-founder of CynergisTek, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auxilio. (Courtesy of Auxilio)]()
Dr. Michael G. Mathews is the new chief operation officer at Auxilio, a healthcare document management firm based in Mission Viejo. Mathews is also president, COO and co-founder of CynergisTek, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auxilio. (Courtesy of Auxilio)
![Jennifer Keller with Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine has been named to the 2017 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Keller has been named annually to the list since 2012. (Courtesy of Keller/Anderle)]()
Jennifer Keller with Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine has been named to the 2017 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Keller has been named annually to the list since 2012. (Courtesy of Keller/Anderle)
![Ziporah Paskman has joined Balanced Habits in Costa Mesa as marketing coordinator. She will be responsible for directing the company’s online presence, developing new marketing strategies, driving revenue and contributing to future product development. (Courtesy of Balanced Habits)]()
Ziporah Paskman has joined Balanced Habits in Costa Mesa as marketing coordinator. She will be responsible for directing the company’s online presence, developing new marketing strategies, driving revenue and contributing to future product development. (Courtesy of Balanced Habits)
![American India Foundation (AIF) hosted its fourth annual Orange County gala and raised $400,000 in support of AIF’s Ability-Based Livelihoods Empowerment (ABLE) initiative. Seen here is Shalini Khanna, director and honorary secretary of the National Association for the Blind India, an AIF Partner. (Courtesy of AIF)]()
American India Foundation (AIF) hosted its fourth annual Orange County gala and raised $400,000 in support of AIF’s Ability-Based Livelihoods Empowerment (ABLE) initiative. Seen here is Shalini Khanna, director and honorary secretary of the National Association for the Blind India, an AIF Partner. (Courtesy of AIF)
![American India Foundation (AIF) hosted its fourth annual Orange County gala and raised $400,000 in support of AIF’s Ability-Based Livelihoods Empowerment (ABLE) initiative. Seen here are Mona and Rup Shaw, AIF Orange County trustee, owners of MS International. (Courtesy of AIF)]()
American India Foundation (AIF) hosted its fourth annual Orange County gala and raised $400,000 in support of AIF’s Ability-Based Livelihoods Empowerment (ABLE) initiative. Seen here are Mona and Rup Shaw, AIF Orange County trustee, owners of MS International. (Courtesy of AIF)
![Cypress-based Earth Friendly Products celebrated its 50th anniversary in conjunction with Earth Month and in honor of Arbor Day. The company also gave back to the community by presenting a $150,000 check to the Discovery Cube Museums of Orange County and Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Earth Friendly Products)]()
Cypress-based Earth Friendly Products celebrated its 50th anniversary in conjunction with Earth Month and in honor of Arbor Day. The company also gave back to the community by presenting a $150,000 check to the Discovery Cube Museums of Orange County and Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Earth Friendly Products)
Irvine-based LensGen Inc. has raised $21 million for its Juvene device, an intraocular lens.
The company says the device restores “and continuous vision at all distances for patients with cataracts and presbyopia.” Presbyopia is farsightedness that usually occurs as people age.
The Juvene mimics the eye’s ability to change shape and adjust focus.
The financing was led by HOYA Group. It includes the option to expand the financial commitment by $5 million.
On the Move
Dr. Michael G. Mathews is the new chief operation officer at Auxilio, a healthcare document management firm based in Mission Viejo. Mathews is also president, COO and co-founder of CynergisTek, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auxilio, where he has managed the day-to-day and operational functions of the company for more than a decade. Previously Mathews was the first chief security officer at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Texas.
Ziporah Paskman has joined Balanced Habits in Costa Mesa as marketing coordinator. She will be responsible for directing the company’s online presence, developing new marketing strategies, driving revenue and contributing to future product development.
New Venture
La Tavola Fine Linen Rental has opened a new showroom in Corona Del Mar at 3242 East Coast Highway. The showroom serves as a creative workspace for event producers, brides and grooms, and anyone looking to host an event.
Yokohama Tire Corp. in Santa Ana has rolled its public relations business into its longtime ad agency, Kovel Fuller. KF, which has been Yokohama’s ad agency of record since 2006, will now spearhead the tire maker’s public relations programs, corporate messaging and media outreach from its Culver City office.
Milestone
Jennifer Keller with Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine has been named to the 2017 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Keller has been named annually to the list since 2012. She has tried over 150 cases to jury verdict, ranging from complex civil matters — including business and intellectual property cases — to white collar to murder. She is the former president of the Orange County Bar Association and serves as a trustee at Chapman University.
Grants
Science@OC has received a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. The grant will support the nonprofit’s Orange County Middle School Initiative, designed to improve science education for thousands of students to better prepare them for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) -related jobs.
Good works
Cypress-based Earth Friendly Products celebrated its 50th anniversary in conjunction with Earth Month and in honor of Arbor Day. The company also gave back to the community by presenting a $150,000 check to the Discovery Cube Museums of Orange County and Los Angeles. The donation supports the museums’ Eco Challenge exhibit and brings green chemistry into classrooms to empower children with the tools they need to “think green” at an early age.
American India Foundation (AIF) hosted its fourth annual Orange County gala and raised $400,000 in support of AIF’s Ability-Based Livelihoods Empowerment (ABLE) initiative. The program trains people with disabilities and facilitates their entry into the job market through advocacy, promoting inclusive growth in India.
Grocery Outlet made a $25,000 donation to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Food Bank (FARSB). The donation was part of a March food drive that was held at all 20 stores located in the region to commemorate its one-year anniversary in Southern California.
St. Joseph Hospital‘s annual golf tournament in Newport Beach raised more than $280,000, which will support the hospital’s Behavioral Health Services. Funds will go toward additional patient beds along with new services and specialized treatment programs.
Anaheim-based Northgate Gonzalez Market has donated $100,000 to support organizations helping immigrants known as Dreamers, or children of undocumented immigrants. The donation will be divided equally among the four recipients: the TELACU Educational Fund; the Hispanic Educational Endowment; the San Diego Dream Team; the University of California Undocumented Students Legal Services Center.
Coming up
The Orange County Small Business Development Center, an economic development program of Rancho Santiago Community College District, will host several business-oriented workshops in May. They include:
–May 10: Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Business, 6-8:30 p.m., Rancho Santiago Community College District, 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107, Santa Ana. Cost is $25.
May 16: Contracting and Certification Orientation, 10-11:30 a.m., Rancho Santiago Community College District, 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 201, Santa Ana. Free.
May 23: The Art and Science of Creating a Successful Business Plan, 6-8:30 p.m., Rancho Santiago Community College District, 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107, Santa Ana. Cost is $25.
May 25: Business Loan Basics: What you Need to Know First, 10-11:30 a.m., Rancho Santiago Community College District, 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 201, Santa Ana. Free.
May 25: Electronic Delivery: How to Create, Market, and Sell High-Profit Products, 6-8:30 p.m., CIELO — Golden West College-Student Services Annex, Room 125, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. Free.
Help a veteran
Lori Renaud, franchise owner and director of Acti-Kare in-home care of south Orange County, is hosting a spring drive to benefit local veterans. Renaud teamed up with the nonprofit Veterans First to launch the drive, focusing on what the agency’s current needs are for their 85 veterans. Acti-Kare will be accepting donations through Memorial Day at 25283 Cabot Road, Suite 212, Laguna Hills. Donations needed include vinyl mattresses, twin sheet sets, pillow covers, and comforters. Veterans First works to provide services to the region’s homeless and at-risk veterans. They provide a multitude of services including housing, meals, life coaching counseling, life skills, access to mental health counseling, benefit counseling and transportation. To donate directly to Veterans First, go to veteransfirstoc.org/donate.
Status Update is compiled by contributing writer Karen Levin and edited by Business Editor Samantha Gowen. Please submit relevant items to sgowen@scng.com. Allow at least one week for publication. High-resolution photos also can be submitted.
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