The Orange County Business Journal is proud to announce the Sixteenth Annual FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS. Family operations are a powerful economic force, accounting for 50 percent of the gross domestic product. Family firms represent the full spectrum of American companies, from small businesses to large corporations – 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family companies! Family businesses are responsible for 60 percent of the nation’s employment and 78 percent of new jobs created (www.gaebler.com, 8/7/2014). 

The FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients, colleagues and friends whose Orange County-based family owned firms have distinguished themselves via their business accomplishments and contributions to the local community. Self-nominations are encouraged. To qualify, company must have at least 2 family members actively involved in the business.