Leads Group 5
2020-02-25 19:45 - 21:15 UTC | Greater Irvine Chamber 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92614
.gic-leads{
--gic-blue:#0064A4;
--gic-blue-700:#084E7E;
--gic-blue-050:#EEF6FF;
--gic-ink:#0B1220;
--gic-muted:#4B5563;
--gic-border:rgba(11,18,32,.12);
--gic-card:#FFFFFF;

font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
color: var(--gic-ink);
background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gic-blue-050), #ffffff 60%);
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 18px;
overflow: hidden;
box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.gic-leads .wrap{
max-width: 1100px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 18px;
}

.gic-leads .hero{
background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 16px;
padding: 18px;
box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

/* Header image */
.gic-leads .hero-media{
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 16px;
overflow: hidden;
background: #fff;
margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gic-leads .hero-media img{
width: 100%;
height: auto;
display: block;
}

.gic-leads .kicker{
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
padding: 8px 12px;
border-radius: 999px;
background: rgba(0,100,164,.10);
color: var(--gic-blue-700);
font-weight: 650;
letter-spacing: .2px;
font-size: 13px;
}

.gic-leads h2{
margin: 12px 0 10px 0;
font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
line-height: 1.12;
letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

.gic-leads .subhead{
margin: 0;
font-size: 16px;
line-height: 1.65;
color: var(--gic-muted);
max-width: 90ch;
}

.gic-leads .callout{
margin-top: 12px;
padding: 12px 12px;
border-radius: 14px;
border: 1px solid rgba(0,100,164,.20);
background: rgba(0,100,164,.06);
color: var(--gic-ink);
line-height: 1.6;
font-size: 14px;
}

.gic-leads .callout strong{
font-weight: 900;
}

.gic-leads .meta{
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
gap: 14px;
margin-top: 16px;
}

.gic-leads .pill{
grid-column: span 4;
background: var(--gic-card);
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 16px;
padding: 14px;
box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
gap: 12px;
align-items: start;
}

.gic-leads .icon{
width: 44px;
height: 44px;
border-radius: 14px;
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
background: rgba(0,100,164,.10);
color: var(--gic-blue-700);
flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.gic-leads .pill h3{
margin: 0 0 6px 0;
font-size: 15px;
letter-spacing: -.1px;
}

.gic-leads .pill p{
margin: 0;
color: var(--gic-muted);
line-height: 1.55;
font-size: 14px;
}

.gic-leads .details{
grid-column: span 12;
background: #fff;
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 16px;
padding: 14px;
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 12px;
box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

.gic-leads .details h4{
margin: 0 0 8px 0;
font-size: 14px;
letter-spacing: .2px;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--gic-blue-700);
}

.gic-leads .bullets{
margin: 0;
padding-left: 18px;
color: var(--gic-muted);
line-height: 1.55;
font-size: 14px;
}

/* Schedule */
.gic-leads .schedule{
grid-column: span 12;
margin-top: 2px;
background: #fff;
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 16px;
padding: 14px;
box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

.gic-leads .schedule-head{
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 10px;
align-items: baseline;
justify-content: space-between;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gic-leads .schedule-head .title{
margin: 0;
font-size: 16px;
letter-spacing: -.1px;
font-weight: 900;
}

.gic-leads .schedule-head .note{
margin: 0;
color: var(--gic-muted);
font-size: 13.5px;
line-height: 1.5;
max-width: 90ch;
}

.gic-leads .grid{
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
gap: 12px;
}

.gic-leads .group{
grid-column: span 6;
border: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
border-radius: 14px;
padding: 12px;
background: rgba(0,0,0,.01);
display: grid;
gap: 8px;
}

.gic-leads .group-top{
display: flex;
gap: 10px;
align-items: flex-start;
justify-content: space-between;
}

.gic-leads .group-name{
margin: 0;
font-weight: 950;
font-size: 15px;
letter-spacing: -.1px;
}

.gic-leads .badge{
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
width: fit-content;
padding: 6px 10px;
border-radius: 999px;
background: rgba(0,100,164,.10);
color: var(--gic-blue-700);
font-weight: 900;
font-size: 12.5px;
letter-spacing: .2px;
white-space: nowrap;
}

.gic-leads .group-meta{
display: grid;
gap: 4px;
color: var(--gic-muted);
font-size: 14px;
line-height: 1.5;
}

.gic-leads .group-meta strong{
color: var(--gic-ink);
font-weight: 850;
}

/* Button system */
.gic-leads .btn-row{
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 10px;
align-items: center;
margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Small buttons (rosters + guidelines) */
.gic-leads .btn-sm{
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
gap: 8px;
padding: 8px 10px;
border-radius: 999px;

background: rgba(0,100,164,.10) !important;
color: var(--gic-blue-700) !important;
border: 1px solid rgba(0,100,164,.18) !important;

font-weight: 900;
font-size: 12px;
letter-spacing: .3px;
text-transform: uppercase;
text-decoration: none;

transition: transform .08s ease, background .12s ease, border-color .12s ease;
width: fit-content;
}

.gic-leads .btn-sm:hover{
transform: translateY(-1px);
background: rgba(0,100,164,.14) !important;
border-color: rgba(0,100,164,.28) !important;
text-decoration: none;
}

/* Primary CTA (Apply to join) */
.gic-leads .btn-primary{
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 14px 18px;
border-radius: 14px;

background: var(--gic-blue) !important;
color: #ffffff !important;
border: 1px solid var(--gic-blue) !important;

font-weight: 900;
font-size: 14px;
letter-spacing: .6px;
text-transform: uppercase;
text-decoration: none;

box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgba(0,100,164,.20);
transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .12s ease, background .12s ease;
width: min(360px, 100%);
}

.gic-leads .btn-primary:hover{
transform: translateY(-1px);
box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,100,164,.26);
background: var(--gic-blue-700) !important;
border-color: var(--gic-blue-700) !important;
color: #ffffff !important;
text-decoration: none;
}

.gic-leads .cta-center{
margin-top: 12px;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
}

/* Footer */
.gic-leads .footer{
margin-top: 14px;
border-top: 1px solid var(--gic-border);
background: rgba(0,100,164,.06);
padding: 14px 18px;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 10px;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
}

.gic-leads .footer strong{
color: var(--gic-ink);
}

.gic-leads .footer a{
color: var(--gic-blue-700);
text-decoration: none;
font-weight: 900;
}

.gic-leads .footer a:hover{
text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 860px){
.gic-leads .pill{ grid-column: span 12; }
.gic-leads .details{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.gic-leads .group{ grid-column: span 12; }
}

Referral Networking Program

Leads Groups at the Greater Irvine Chamber

Leads Groups directly contribute to the economic development of the Irvine area by increasing the business and profits of Greater Irvine Chamber member businesses and organizations through structured relational networking and the exchange of referrals and leads.

How it works: Each Leads Group is comprised of 25 to 30 individuals that meet twice a month in non-competing industries to help each other with selling techniques, presentation skills, recruiting, strategic partnerships, referral exchange, professional relationships, and more.

The Greater Irvine Chamber Leads Groups help you build a strong referral network. Exclusive and complimentary for members, each industry or occupation is limited to one representative.

Exclusive seat per category

Each industry or occupation is limited to one representative, helping keep the group non-competing.

Twice a month

Consistent cadence to build relationships, improve referrals, and stay top of mind.

Meet at the Chamber

36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614. One group is virtual.

What to expect

Structured referral and leads exchange.
Opportunities to improve selling techniques and presentation skills.
Professional relationships that support strategic partnerships and recruiting.
A consistent peer network that compounds over time.

Participation standards

Attend consistently and arrive on time.
Bring a clear ask and a strong 30-second introduction.
Schedule one-to-one meetings to deepen relationships.
Respond quickly to leads and follow up professionally.

Groups Schedule

All groups meet twice a month at the Greater Irvine Chamber, located at 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, in Irvine. Find out if your category is open.

Leads Group 1
In person

When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday

Time: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

Where: 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine

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Leads Group 2
In person

When: 2nd and 4th Monday

Time: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

Where: 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine

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Leads Group 3
In person

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday

Time: 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM

Where: 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine

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Leads Group 4
In person

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday

Time: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

Where: 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine

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Leads Group 5
In person

When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday

Time: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

Where: 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine

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Leads Group 6
In person

When: 1st and 3rd Thursday

Time: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

Where: 36 Executive Park, Suite 100, Irvine

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Leads Group 7
Closed group

Type: Closed Referral Group

This unstructured opportunity lets Leads Group members earn closed business referral credits and a complimentary Networkers Luncheon for referring new members to the Chamber.

Leads Group 8
Virtual

When: 1st and 3rd Friday

Time: 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM

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