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Stay up to date with the latest news and information about economic development in the City of Irvine. Click on the titles below to learn more. 

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Economic Development Publications

February 2026 - City of Irvine Economic Development Division Blueprint (Open in new window)

January 2026 - City of Irvine Community Development Department Customer Survey (Open in new window)

January 2025 - Irvine Innovation Economy Report — Released

News

Economic Development News

2026

City of Irvine Secures $1 Million for the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Open in new window)

SBDC Launchpad 2025 Demo Day and Pitch Competition (Open in new window)

City of Irvine Receives Catalyst Grant to Accelerate MedTech Sector Growth (Open in new window)

City of Irvine Updates Zoning in Key Business Sectors to Support Research & Development (Open in new window)

City of Irvine Advances Bold Economic Development Blueprint, Laying the Groundwork for an Innovation Center (Open in new window)

2025

The City of Irvine Hosts New Business Leaders Series (Open in new window)

New Dashboard Exploring Irvine's Available Property & Community Analytics 

City Featured in Greater Irvine Chamber Business Insights Podcast

Community Development Department Customer Experience Survey 

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Economic Development Newsletters

April 2026 (Open in new window)
March 2026 (Open in new window)
February 2026 (Open in new window)

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Irvine, CA 92606
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Phone: 949-724-7550
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Mon–Thur: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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