Sales look good for Fletcher Jones Fletcher...

Sales look good for Fletcher Jones

Fletcher Jones Motorcars, Newport Beach’s Mercedes Benz

dealership, is on the road to exceeding sales projections for 2003,

according to a company news release.

The tax revenue from the sale of these cars, about $1.4 million,

goes to the city, Mayor Steve Bromberg said.

The city receives 1% of the sales tax, and the state gets the

reminder, he said. The dealership generates more tax revenue for the

city than any other business, Bromberg said.

Last year, annual sales revenue topped $463 million. This year,

the dealership has seen a 14.5% boost in the sale of new vehicles and

an 18% increase in used vehicles.

Teddy bears being sold for charity

Robinsons-May in Orange County will donate $1 from the each sale

of a Gund teddy bear to Childhelp USA Group Homes.

The organization operates three homes in Costa Mesa that provide

residential therapeutic treatment to severely abused children between

the ages of 6 and 12.

Each “Wish” bear celebrates love, hope or courage. In addition,

three 26-inch collectible bears will sell for $15.99. A set of all

three styles in a 13-inch size will sell for $19.99.

The bears are only sold with a $25 minimum purchase.

Hoag construction gets new director

McCarthy Building Companies Inc., a Newport Beach-based general

contracting firm, has promoted Max A. Burcham from senior project

manager to on-site project director at the $127-million Hoag Memorial

Hospital Presbyterian Women’s Pavilion-East Tower project.

Burcham will be responsible for construction review, project

planning and reporting, maintaining client relations, overseeing

project safety and total quality management.