Five OC Companies Honored at the OCBJ’s Sixteenth Annual Family Owned Business Awards

 
IRVINE, Calif. - July 30, 2015 - PRLog -- Nearly 300 people gathered at the Hotel Irvine on July 29, 2015 to honor five Orange County family firms at the Sixteenth Annual Family Owned Business Awards Luncheon presented by the Orange County Business Journal.

The event was highlighted by Greg MacGillivray, producer and director of MacGillivray Freeman Films, who delivered an engaging keynote address.  MacGillivray is a giant-screen documentary filmmaker who has produced and directed many of the most successful films shown in IMAX® theatres, including the box-office hit Everest and the Academy Award®-nominated films, The Living Sea and Dolphins.

Winners were selected by the judging panel (comprised of representatives from the event’s Diamond and Platinum sponsoring organizations, in addition to one representative from the Business Journal) based on their business success, family involvement and contributions to their industry and to the Orange County community. This year, 51 Orange County family firms were nominated for awards in five categories. The following businesses were presented with awards:

LONGEVITY CATEGORY:

Hoffman California International Fabrics

Hoffman California-International Fabrics and its subsidiary ME+YOU is a 91-year-old innovator and industry leader in the design and manufacture of premium hand-dyed, screen-printed and digital printed fabrics for independent retailers, retail fabric stores, craft shops, quilt shops, brands and apparel makers, wholesale distributors and manufacturers. As early pioneers in big wave surfing and Hawaiian design, Hoffman Fabrics played a critical role in the American surfwear industry by introducing hand-dyed and batiked fabrics to manufacturers. Hoffman Fabrics has been a major innovator in the fabric industry, creating many firsts that are now commonplace in the apparel and hobby industries. Three generations of the Hoffman Family are actively involved in day-to-day operations. Each year, Hoffman professional textile artists create over 800 unique designs for the company’s screen and digital print collections, and authentic Bali batiks. In addition, Hoffman Fabrics creates, licenses, designs and manufactures for many major clothing and fashion retail brands. Hoffman Fabrics is partnered with wholesale distributors based in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Japan.

SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY:

Lester Lithograph Inc.

Rob and Amy Miller merged their company, Miller Graphics, with Lester Lithograph in 2006. When the founding family of Lester Litho retired in 2011, the Millers acquired the company. The company now includes lithography, digital printing solutions and online ordering capabilities. The printing industry has experienced several challenges and is only now beginning to thrive again, and Lester Litho is no exception. The company has weathered the economic storm and has come out on top while demonstrating how printing is a valuable part of the marketing mix, even in this digital age. Family involvement is key to the organization’s success. Each year, Lester Lithograph wins a host of awards locally, as well as multiple awards nationally for excellence in print. Rob has recently been elected to the board of directors for the Printing Industries of America, Southern California, as well as being named to the board of the Printing Industries Credit Union. Amy currently serves as the vice president of the Family Business Association at UCLA Anderson Business School.

MEDIUM BUSINESS CATEGORY:

Zov’s

Established in 1987, Zov’s Bistro has earned the respect and admiration of local and regional restaurant critics, as well as the dining public. Zov’s thorough knowledge of the culinary world, commitment to quality, unwavering attention to detail and adventurous spirit are responsible for the eateries being universally recognized and lauded.  More than just a full-service restaurant, Zov’s Bistro has earned acclaim for its bakery, catering services and cooking school -- noted chefs who have appeared include, Emeril Lagasse, David Rosengarten and Jacques Pepin.  It is consistently highly rated in the Zagat Guide and was cited by TV’s Food Network as the “Nation’s Number One Bakery.” Zov has expanded to her latest location in Anaheim and she also owns two Zov’s Neighborhood Cafés & Bars in Newport Beach and Irvine, and two concepts at John Wayne Airport. Zov recently released her second cookbook, Simply Zov. Her first book, Zov: Recipes and Memories From the Heart, sold 50,000 copies.

LARGE BUSINESS CATEGORY:

Twining Inc.

Twining Inc., one of California’s leading geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection companies, was founded in 1898 by Edward M. Twining Jr.’s great grandfather, Fredrick Twining. The company has been led and managed by at least two family members since its establishment more than 117 years ago. In 2000, Twining was purchased by Edward Twining Jr. from his father’s estate. Since then, the company has grown over four times in size, becoming one of California’s largest engineering and construction support services firms. Edward is the fourth generation of the Twining family to be at the helm, and provides strategic leadership to the growth and development of the company, guiding both the culture and success of Twining. Edward modeled his leadership style after his late father, the former CEO, and is passing on this same philosophy to his son, Max, who recently began his role in the company’s leadership.

UP AND COMING CATEGORY:

OC Baking Co.

Like many small businesses, OC Baking Co. started from humble beginnings. Artisan baker, founder and owner Dean Kim honed his craft as executive baker for Mission Viejo’s Breads N Spreads before starting the business in 2009 with the help of a small loan from family members and used equipment purchased at liquidation sales. The wholesale bakery, which now provides fresh breads to approximately 100 restaurants, top ten hotels, country clubs and caterers in Orange County, is a finalist for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2015 Small Business of the Year Award. Quickly making a name for itself in the surrounding community due to the company’s passion for natural ingredients, complex textures and interesting flavors, OC Baking Co. grew rapidly, attracting clients that include, The Montage, The Ranch Restaurant, Slapfish, Ritz-Carlton, Haven Gastropub, Charlie Palmer, Pelican Hill and many more. The company has posted consistent growth in revenues year after year since its beginnings in 2009.

Event Sponsors: Diamond Sponsor Opus Bank; Platinum Sponsors Cox Business, Sunwest Bank, Barney & Barney, SingerLewak, Rutan & Tucker; Bronze Sponsors Weintraub Tobin and Comerica Bank

The Orange County Business Journal is the weekly read that connects the Orange County business community. More information on the Orange County Business Journal can be found at www.ocbj.com, or by calling 949-833-8373.

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