HB Magazine - Community Resource • Business • Lifestyle

HB Magazine Feature: Health Care - The Era of Unintended Consequences by Mike Grumet

2010-07-26T16:48:00.000-07:00

Why is the cost of health care on the rise? Yes, there is profit motive. No question there is corporate greed. But there are unintended consequences as a result of actions by everyone in the system from consumers and lawyers, doctors and politicians to insurance and drug companies. At the consumer level, we demand that drugs that not designed to treat serious illnesses or

HB Magazine Feature: Finding the Perfect Make-Up Routine by Nathan Johnson

2010-07-26T16:47:00.001-07:00

Finding the perfect make-up routine is not an easy feat for anyone. But when you mix in the stress and responsibility of being a working girl or a busy mom, even the easiest routine can seem like way too much effort. Working hard and having kids does not mean your days of glamour have to be a thing of the past. Follow these SIMPLE steps and you will be beautiful (in minutes

HB Magazine: Dream Dinners - Vacation Meals Made Easy

2010-06-29T17:05:00.001-07:00

Dream Dinners "travels well" for vacations – be it by boat, RV, auto or airplane. Co-owners Beverly Wurth and Duffy Humbert’s customers have even taken Dream Dinners along on vacation to Hawaii, which saved them from having to run to the grocery store and shell out exorbitant Island food prices at the market or dining out. One customer fed 35 members of her extended family

HB Magazine Summer Feature: Hardy Window Company

2010-06-29T17:04:00.001-07:00

Replacing old shabby windows and doors can not only update the look of your home, but can also reduce noise, improve your comfort and security, and save you money on your heating and air conditioning costs. Hardy Window Company carries every major brand of windows and doors, so you’re sure to find the perfect style for your home. Owner Chance Hardy credits his employees

HB Magazine Editorial: Choosing the Right IT Partner for Your Business by Malachi Clark

2010-06-29T17:02:00.000-07:00

As a business owner you wear many hats. You have to manage employees, finances, and the general day-to-day operations. Among these hats you wear is one for choosing vendors and suppliers. Choose a great vendor and you have a partnership that can last for decades, choose the wrong one and it could take decades to recover. The IT needs of your business are no less important.

HB Magazine Summer Feature: With Prince Charters, It’s Smooth Sailing

2010-06-08T16:49:00.000-07:00

Special occasions, such as a marriage proposal, intimate wedding ceremony, birthday celebration, or anniversary are the times of your life when memories are made. With Prince Charters, Ltd., of Huntington Beach, you can turn these celebrations from “special” into breathtaking, magical moments. Imagine a romantic dinner for two in the moonlight on the deck of a moored yacht…

HB Magazine Business Showcase: EyeStyles for Lifestyles Reinvents Eye Care

2010-06-01T16:13:00.001-07:00

At EyeStyles for Lifestyles, the name says it all. The two Orange County EyeStyles locations (in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach and Huntington Beach/Westminster) provide all the vision services you need under one roof. Whether you’re looking for new glasses or contacts, considering laser vision correction, or need treatment for an eye condition, you’ll find it at

HB Magazine Summer Feature: CD Maturing? Tired of Low Interest Rates? By Ken Earwood

2010-06-01T16:12:00.001-07:00

Bank CD rates are at all time lows. Most of my clients are tired of receiving such low rates. This is why your bank is not eager to call and notify you that your CD is maturing. Did you know there are other options for CD owners like yourself. These other options are currently paying on average 3-4% as a fixed guaranteed rate. They are safe, principled guaranteed, and

HB Magazine Summer Feature: Parents & Teens: Practicing Proper Nutrition by Paul and Carolyn Fetters

2010-06-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

In case you haven’t noticed, teenagers and even younger children are becoming obese. No matter what part of the country you live in the problem is epidemic. Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver has started a campaign in what is considered the fattest state/county in America to educate our children on proper nutrition. That’s a great start, but education should begin at home.

HB Magazine Summer Feature: Home Appliance Co. in Fountain Valley is Your Hometown Store

2010-05-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

For over 60 years, Home Appliance Co., Inc., has been open for business in Orange County. Located on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach since the 1940s, the store is now on Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley. Current owners Randy Montgomery and Mark Merriott are former Home Appliance Co. employees who exercised their right to the American dream when they bought the

HB Magazine Summer Feature: EyeStyles for Lifestyles in Huntington Beach Reinvents Eye Care

2010-05-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

At Eyestyles for Lifestyles, the name says it all. The two Orange County Eyestyles locations (in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach and Huntington Beach/Westminster) provide all the vision services you need under one roof. Whether you’re looking for new glasses or contacts, considering laser vision correction, or need treatment for an eye condition, you’ll find it at Eyestyles for

HB Magazine Summer Feature: Duffy Electric Boats Celebrates 40 Years!

2010-05-17T14:11:00.000-07:00

Back in the 1960s, Marshall “Duffy” Duffield of Newport Beach was a teenager working with friends to create his first electric boat. By 1970, he had improved upon the original idea and opened Duffy Electric Boats to sell his creations to the public. This year, Duffy celebrates its 40th anniversary as the world’s “first and finest” electric boat manufacturer. Duffy boats

HB Magazine "Ladies" Mixer at The Beauty Bar on April 28th

2010-04-27T14:22:00.001-07:00

Marlo and I are excited to represent HB Magazine and take part in what is sure to be a super fun evening of free facials, wine and refreshments at the spectacular Beauty Bar in downtown Huntington Beach, coordinated by Sunny Houston of The Beauty Society for tomorrow evening - Wednesday, April 28th.

HB Magazine Networking Luncheon Scheduled for April 13th

2010-04-08T23:32:00.000-07:00

HB Magazine will host a luncheon at Oggi's Pizza & Brewery on Wednesday, April 13th to give the invited local Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley-based business owners and professionals an opportunity to mix and mingle with no agenda - just lunch on us!

HB Magazine/Beauty Bar Event

2010-04-08T23:26:00.001-07:00

Readers - Remember to "Enter to Win!"

2010-03-28T15:28:00.001-07:00

Readers - Remember to "Enter to Win!" - we've added some great new items to the existing list of prizes (i.e. the Aquarium of the Pacific, gift certificates for Chiari Wellness Spa and lunch for two at The Lazy Dog Cafe). Multiple winners in each category will be drawn each quarter. Winners names will be published in the Summer 2010 Issue of HB Magazine. Good luck!

New "Enter to Win" Prizes!

2010-03-28T15:24:00.000-07:00

HB Magazine is proud to add several new "Enter to Win" prizes, including:$25 Certificate for Harvey's Steakhouse at the corner of Springdale and Warner$25 Certificate toward a massage at Elements Therapeutic Massage$25 Gift Card to Newport Kids - a chic, high-end resale boutique for children and babies $20 Gift Certificate to Oggi's Pizza & Brewery in the SeaCliff Shopping Center

HB Magazine "Ladies Only" Luncheon

2010-03-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

HB Magazine hosted a luncheon for local HB and FV-based female professionals at The Lazy Dog Cafe on Friday, March 19. The food was great as always, the company fabulous ... the next event will be a co-ed gathering scheduled in April (details and location to follow).

HB Magazine Spring Issue in Circulation

2010-03-22T15:58:00.000-07:00

The new issue of HB Magazine (Spring 2010) is out in circulation - residential delivery and business delivery should be complete by the end of the week! Anyone wishing to pick up extra copies can do so at over 150 stand locations throughout the city - call (714) 596-6611 for the nearest location.

HB Magazine Adds Sunset Beach to Distribution

2010-02-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

Starting with the Winter 2009 edition of HB Magazine, we have added distribution to include residential and business delivery to Sunset Beach.

HB Magazine Party @ Harvey's Steakhouse

2010-02-12T20:24:00.000-08:00

It's party time again :)We're gearing up for our next networking gathering - this time, it will be held at the new Harvey's Steakhouse (formerly Arbor's Steakhouse). As always, there's no charge to attend - guests will sample menu offerings and enjoy the company of their fellow HB and Fountain Valley-based business owners, professionals and residents. The event will be held at Harvey's Steakhouse

HB Magazine "Ladies" Mixer at Petals on 6th

2010-02-12T16:16:00.001-08:00

Each month, HB Magazine hosts a "ladies only" networking mixer at a different location around town ... in January, the event took place at Petals on 6th - a gorgeous boutique and floral shoppe located at 611 6th St. downtown. The event was catered by Erika's Catering - our premier local catering resource :) .. everyone had a great time, mixing, mingling, sipping wine and noshing and of course,

HB Magazine Party at Don the Beachcomber

2010-02-12T14:31:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who turned out for HB Magazine's "Ringing in the New Year" party at Don the Beachcomber on January 12 -- party pics will be published in the upcoming Spring 2010 edition of HB Magazine. With over 40 guests in attendance, it was a great networking opportunity and a relaxing, informal setting to mix and mingle with fellow local professionals.

HB Magazine Media Sponsor for Taste of Huntington Beach

2010-02-11T09:25:00.000-08:00

HB Magazine is proud to serve as a media sponsor for the upcoming "Taste of Huntington Beach" to be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Outdoor Sports Complex on Talbert Avenue.

HB Magazine Party at Chimayo

2009-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

We are excited to host another networking gathering for our advertising partners and editorial contributors - this time, we'll enjoy cocktails, appetizers and sunset at the pier in HB on the private patio of "Chimayo at the Beach" on October 8, 2009.

HB Magazine Media Sponsor for OCMMC Gala

2009-09-23T00:59:00.000-07:00

HB Magazine is a proud media sponsor of the upcoming "Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Gala" to be held on October 10 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach.

HB Magazine Fall Preview Party

2009-09-23T00:54:00.000-07:00

HB Magazine would like to thank all of the local business owners and professionals who took the time to join in the festivities at Don the Beachcomber Restaurant to celebrate the September 15 release of our 6th Annual "Women in Business" issue.

HB Magazine Sponsor for GWC 4th Annual Chefs for Scholarships Festival

2009-08-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

HB Magazine is proud to announce that it will serve as a media sponsor for the upcoming Golden West College "Chefs for Scholarships" event - a family festival of food & fun to be held at the college on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 4 - 7 p.m. Taste specialties from local restaurants, enjoy live music, silent auctions and opportunity drawings.

HB Magazine "Ladies Only" Gathering

2009-08-24T16:14:00.001-07:00

Each month, HB Magazine hosts a "ladies only" gathering - a fun, informal networking event for local female professionals to mix and mingle. Last week, we all got together to help Diane Silverstein, owner of the "Absolutely Fabulous" boutique (at the corner of Springdale and Warner in the Warner Dale Center) celebrate her recent expansion! Thanks to everyone who joined in .. looking forward to

Readers - Remember to "Enter to Win!"

2009-06-30T15:43:00.001-07:00

Readers - Remember to "Enter to Win!" - we've added some great new items tickets to Knott's Berry Farm, the Aquarium of the Pacific, gift certificates for Chiari Wellness Spa and lunch for two at The Lazy Dog Cafe. Multiple winners in each category will be drawn each quarter.

Summer 2009 Issue of HB Magazine

2009-06-30T15:31:00.001-07:00

The Summer issue of HB Magazine is currently out in circulation! With this issue, we've grown by another 8 pages - adding a variety of exciting new editorial contributors and advertising partners. We've also launched our "new and improved" web site - designed to further increase visibility and exposure for the business owners and professionals who are participating in the publication.Enjoy!