Biz Bites

Costa Mesa planning division to hold open house May 14The Costa Mesa Planning Division will host an open house from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 14 so residents can learn about its projects, commissioners and staff members.

Residents are welcome to come to the open house on the second floor of City Hall. Visitors may look at proposed projects that need the approval of city officials and staff will be available to answer questions.

For more information call principal planner Kim Brandt at (714) 754-5604.

Local venue to host exclusive Ima Robot performanceThe Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa announced last week that neo-New Wave band Ima Robot will put on an exclusive gig at 10 p.m. May 10 at the Westside bar.

The band evolved from a hip-hop group into a rock band and is signed to Virgin Records. The band's self-titled debut album features a tribute to Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" as well as a song based on founding member Alex Ebert's girlfriend.

Tickets cost $8 and the bar is 21 and over. For more information or to get tickets visit www.detroitbar.com.

The Detroit Bar is owned by the Memphis Group, which also operates Memphis Café in the Sobeca district. It is also open for corporate and private parties and features catering for such occasions.

Volcom company still making moneyCosta Mesa-based Volcom Inc. reported a 22% bump in revenue, helping the company's first-quarter net profit.

During the first quarter this year, the company reported $50.8 million in revenue, up almost $10 million from the same period last year. Its net profit for the first quarter this year was $5.5 million, up $1 million from the same time last year.

The company expects revenues to go up $4 million to $5 million during the next quarter.