What is holding women back and what can be done about it?

What is holding women back and what can be done about it? By Lacy Schoen Having been involved in the advancement of women for many years, I’ve spent a good amount of time educating myself via research on unconscious bias, female resilience, early childhood socialization, hiring studies, communication differences between men and women, group dynamics,…

How Housing Development Impacts the Economy

How Housing Development Impacts the Economy By Adam Pryor Housing development is an important component of economic growth in the United States. The construction of new homes and apartments creates jobs, generates income, and contributes to economic activity. In addition, affordable housing helps to address the loss of emergency service resources by providing low-income families…

The Evolving Mall’s Impact on the Economy and Consumer Behavior

Welcome to the 1980s: There are Malls Everywhere! Shopping centers in America were first introduced in the early 1900s and developed with consumer interest in mind – a place for people to get their shopping needs met in one designated location. On October 8, 1956, the first shopping mall opened for business, moving the shopping…

Why Development is Vital to the Future of a City

Why Development is Vital to the Future of a City

Why Development is Vital to the Future of a City In Orange County, residential development projects are proposed across California to address the state’s urgent need for accessible and affordable housing. As proposed developments reach project completion, additional housing becomes a core driver of a city’s overall economic development and subsequent business growth. The Orange…

Brea Chamber Launches SOURCE

Welcome to Source, the trusted information source for the Brea business community. This new resource is just one of many new initiatives that the Brea Chamber of Commerce is launching to serve the business community, and the larger Brea community. Look for regular updates on key issues relative to business, public policy, and community issues…