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VACCINATION IS KEY TO NEXT NORMAL, OC EQUITY MAP, HOAG AND CITY OF HOPE RECEIVE HIGH RANKS, SOCIAL MEDIA PREDICAMENT AND MORE!
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
CSU COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATES:
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CSU Office of the Chancellor recently announced that all CSU faculty, staff, and students must either be fully immunized or receive an approved exemption before returning to any campus facility at any university location. For CSUF, the policy is effective immediately, and all Titans returning to campus must have at least received their first vaccination dose by Aug. 17, 2021, which is the beginning of the 2021-22 academic year. Learn more.
VACCINE MYTHS DEBUNKED:
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Check out this video from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to learn the truth behind the most common vaccine misconceptions. Stay safe and schedule a vaccine.
MOVEMENT ON FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING:
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Yesterday, the Senate voted 67-32 to move a bipartisan infrastructure bill forward, though a final vote will be needed to push the bill out of the Senate. The Biden White House released this factsheet on the deal, which currently includes $550 billion in new federal investment in roads, bridges, transit, rail, energy, water, broadband and more. Details are still materializing, but new spending would be paid for using unallocated COVID-19 relief funds, some corporate user fees, and revenue from economic growth, among other mechanisms. U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a statement of support for the bill.
ORANGE COUNTY EQUITY MAP:
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Check out OC Equity Map, a data platform that spotlights local social and health disparities across multiple dimensions with a specific focus on the impact from COVID-19. This interactive map visualizes OC into 580 census tracts and displays the scores from the Social Progress Index (SPI), CDC Health Indicators, and population demographic data.
OCBC NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET AWARDS:
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Do you know of a public agency policy, program or leader that is cutting through red tape, eliminating barriers to economic growth and supporting a resilient OC? OCBC can honor them at the 11th Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards on November 4! The Awards recognize tireless work of local agencies and governments, including cities, special districts, educational institutions and more. Learn more and submit your nomination. For questions, please contact Connor Medina.
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BOEING’S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
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Boeing's inaugural Sustainable Aerospace Together is a testament to the commitment of protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. The report focuses on environmental stewardship, social progress and inclusion, and transparent governance.
HOAG RECEIVES HIGH HONORS:
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Hoag was recently named the highest ranked hospital in OC by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year! This recognition is a tribute to Hoag’s commitment to delivering the highest quality, patient-centered care to the OC community. Congratulations and keep up the great work!
CITY OF HOPE MAKES THE LIST FOR FIFTEEN YEARS:
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City of Hope was recently named in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for the fifteenth consecutive year, placing them among the nation’s leading cancer hospitals. City of Hope is developing a cancer campus of the future and a network of advanced cancer care in OC. Its comprehensive cancer center will open in Irvine in 2022 and its Newport Beach location has been providing patients with world-class care since early 2020. Learn more.
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OCBC CONTINUES ADVOCACY ON MAJOR BILLS IN LEGISLATURE:
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While there have been numerous legislative victories for OC’s business community, many bills are still moving in Sacramento. Bills OCBC supports include AB 537 and SB 556, two bills expanding reliable high-speed internet access, and SB 9 and SB 10, which help address CA's housing supply crisis. OCBC strongly opposes AB 701, which would cause increased litigation risks for warehouses, and AB 1041, which burdens employers by broadly and unnecessarily expanding employee leave. Click here to learn more about OCBC’s priority bills.
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CYBER SECURITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MISSION TO SOUTH AMERICA:
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From Oct. 18 to Oct. 25 U.S. firms and trade associations will learn from South America's most rapidly growing information and communication technology (ICT), security, and critical infrastructure protection markets. The mission will help U.S. companies find business partners to export their products and services to the region. Learn more.
SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY WITH SCE:
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SCE's Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program helps enterprise customers do business more efficiently and create cost savings in the process. Learn more on how your business can work with SCE to identify cost savings and reduce energy usage.
APPLY NOW FOR CA COMPETES TAX CREDIT:
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CA Competes Tax Credit application window is open, with $150 million in tax credits available. Any business that wants to locate in CA or stay and grow in CA can apply.
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TODAY! OC FORUM’S SOCIAL MEDIA PREDICAMENT:
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Join OC Forum at noon today to hear from Congressman Lou Correa and David Kaye, Co-Director of the UCI Center on Fair Elections & Free Speech on "The Social Media Predicament" of free speech and political activism. RSVP now!
TOMORROW! CA COMMUNITY COLLEGES BUSINESS WORKSHOP:
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The next free business and entrepreneurship workshop in the Summit Series of Innovation is "When to Ascend: Assessing Your Environment" featuring Cara Raffele, founder and CEO, Altalunas. It will be held tomorrow 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register today!
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS |
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EVENTS
Health Care Forum
August 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
LEA Reception
August 31 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Formerly “Latino Educational Attainment,” LEA is now “Leading Educational Attainment for Families” as the program has expanded to meet the needs of Orange County’s ever-growing ethnic diversity. LEA changes the lives of hundreds of families every year by educating and empowering them to be active in their child’s educational attainment. Join OCBC virtually on August 31 to celebrate 17 years of helping these families succeed! Register for free here. Thank you title sponsor, SoCalGas.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
August 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hear from major employers in Orange County on how to construct a DE&I plan and how to hold yourself accountable through metrics and benchmarks.
August 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Featuring a discussion with Ian Williamson, Dean of UCI Paul Merage School of Business and Sridhar Sundaram, Dean of CSUF College of Business and Economics.
*OCBC Committee meetings are an exclusive benefit offered to OCBC members.
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NOT AN OCBC MEMBER? JOIN TODAY! |
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Join OCBC and connect with the most influential companies and top executives actively engaged in creating a pro-business environment and prosperous economy. Hundreds of Orange County's leading businesses, cities and non-profit organizations represent an elite group from every industry cluster. But we need YOUR VOICE! For more info, contact Natalie Rubalcava, OCBC Chief Operating Officer.
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