Biz News: Dueling piano club coming to The Triangle in March
Keys on Main, a dueling piano club, is coming to The Triangle in downtown Costa Mesa in March, according to a news release.
It will be the chain’s first location in California. Keys on Main has other clubs in Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tacoma, Wash.
The venue will take up an 8,500-square-foot space and feature two performers on baby grand pianos who pay songs requested by the audience. Food will include American favorites and a full bar.
Halloween Bootique, a holiday shop, also recently opened at The Triangle.
After Halloween, the shop will relocate to another permanent space within the complex and offer vintage and alternative clothing.
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Limon returns to NRM as partner
Former Newport Beach Mayor Rush Hill, owner of NRM, a real estate company, has named Alan Limon as partner.
Limon has worked Hill’s Newport Beach-based company before as a real estate consultant. He also served as Hill’s chief of staff when he served on the City Council.
“Through his strategic thinking, analytical approach, and personal candor, Alan is a true asset to the firm and to our clients,” Hill said in a statement. “He began his career working for me, and I am truly pleased that due to his accomplishments, he is now my trusted business partner.”
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First Foundation acquires Seal Beach bank branch
First Foundation Bank based in Irvine has entered into an agreement to acquire the Seal Beach branch of Pacific Western Bank, according to a news release.
First Foundation expects to complete the transaction by the end of the year after regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
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Former Cat Clinic owner starts new practice
Dr. Kelly Wright, former owner of the Cat Clinic of Orange County in Costa Mesa, has opened a new practice.
The feline veterinarian’s new company is called The Purr Doctor. She offers mobile vet visits to client homes.
For more information, visit thepurrdoctor.com or email drkelly@mypurrdoctor.com.
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QSC acquires audio company
QSC, LLC, a Costa Mesa-based audio systems supplier, has acquired Ultra-Stereo Labs, Inc.
USL, based in San Luis Obispo and founded in 1982, provides audio signal processing and audio-visual test and measurement products.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“As the first major acquisition in the nearly 50-year history of our company, we naturally wanted to find a company that would be an excellent strategic fit for QSC,” Jatan Shah, QSC’s chief executive officer, said in a statement.
“We recognize the many valuable contributions that USL has made to the cinema industry over the years and are confident that the integration of the two companies will provide an even more powerful total value proposition for our customers,” he said.
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Sagacity to offer mental health class
Sagacity | HR, a Costa Mesa-based human resources consulting firm, is offering a mental health first aid training course on Oct. 26.
The class goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
Registration is $259. For more information or to sign up, visit sagacityhr.com or email Noma Bruton at noma@sagacityhr.com.
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Cole Haan coming to South Coast Plaza
Cole Haan, an American lifestyle brand and retailer, is opening a new flagship store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa this month.
“South Coast Plaza is the ideal place to showcase our innovative footwear and accessories as we expand our presence for our West Coast customers,” David Maddocks, chief marketing officer and general manager of business development at Cole Haan, said in a statement.
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Mother’s Market hosts 38th anniversary event
Mother’s Market and Kitchen, a Costa Mesa-based natural and organic foods retailer, is having its 38th anniversary event Oct. 15.
The Harvest Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Ana Mother’s Market, 151 E. Memory Lane.
The event includes free samples of products, a drawing and live music.
“It has been an honor to have served the Orange County community these past 38 years by providing high-quality natural and organic foods, and a wide selection of supplements,” Mo Payette, CEO of Mother’s Market and Kitchen, said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing to support the community and hope Orange County families will join us for our 38th anniversary celebration as it promises to be a fun day with lots of enjoyable family activities.”