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DON'T MISS OCBC'S 2021 HEALTH CARE FORUM, VACCINE FACTS, ICYMI! OCBC'S CEO ON 790 KABC, END HOMELESSNESS AND MORE! |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
JOIN OCBC'S 2021 HEALTH CARE FORUM:
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Join OCBC and a panel of leading health care experts virtually on Aug. 17 to hear key insights on how the pandemic has changed health care, resources available to OC’s workforce returning to the office, the impacts of AI and other technology advancements, and much more. Register today!
DUNN & DONE - SPACE-BASED SOLAR ENERGY COULD BE A GAME CHANGER FOR OC:
- CA’s high-tech expertise plus OC’s exceptional green spirit plus a dash of trademark west coast generosity equals Irvine Co. Chairman Donald Bren’s donation of more than $100M for CalTech's Space-based Solar Power Project, which could be a game-changer for global efforts to minimize climate change while providing clean, renewable, affordable and dependable gigawatts. Learn more.
IRVINE AMONG TOP 10 HEALTHIEST CITIES:
- Irvine's green design and renowned health care providers carried it to another top 10 healthiest U.S. cities ranking. “That’s the beauty of Irvine,” says Lucy Dunn, OCBC's President and CEO. “It attracts the best and the brightest. Whoever your health care provider is, they are already here.” Read more.
OC IS PREPARED FOR DROUGHT CONDITIONS:
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Municipal Water District of Orange County’s Board President, Sat Tamaribuchi, assures OC residents that Orange County is well-positioned to manage the drought. OC has sufficient water due to historic water recycling and efficiency efforts, as well as Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s record amount of water in storage. MWDOC and MWD’s hard work further cement OC’s reputation as a resilient region, and OCBC commends OC’s water districts for prudent management to support a strong economy.
ICYMI! LISTEN TO LUCY DUNN'S MOTTEK ON MONEY INTERVIEW:
- Hear OCBC's President and CEO, Lucy Dunn discuss her retirement plans, accomplishments and what's in store for OC with Frank Mottek on 790 KABC. Listen now!
OC UNITED WAY CALLS ON PROPERTY OWNERS TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS:
- OC property owners can join United Way's WelcomeHomeOC Property Owner Network that offers incentives for landlords who rent units to those with housing vouchers. Benefits include quick vacancy fillings, full and on time rent payments and low turnover. OCBC is working to address the housing crisis by tackling regulatory barriers and bolstering new development, but programs like this are crucial for helping vulnerable populations access existing rental units.
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NOT YET VACCINATED? DID YOU KNOW... |
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MOVE THE NEEDLE:
- Scientists initially estimated that, to banish coronavirus, 60 to 70 percent of the population needed to acquire resistance to it.
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With the Delta variant, the goal post is moving to 90 percent immunity to bring the virus to a halt--as much as is needed to stop a measles outbreak.
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RECYCLED WATER'S COLORFUL INFRASTRUCTURE WAS THE CREATIVE PRODUCT OF IRWD?:
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More than 30 years ago, Irvine Ranch Water District's Sr. Engineer established the use of violet-colored piping to distinguish between recycled water and drinking water. Now an industry-wide standard, the water world's use of "purple pipe" to move sustainable recycled water through communities is another example of Orange County's leadership in creativity, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Read 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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APPLY TODAY! SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
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OneLA is an inclusive procurement training program by Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Now available to small businesses in OC thanks to a partnership with OC Supervisor Katrina Foley, this program helps local, small and diverse business build internal capacity to secure contracts, providing resources and mentoring. Phase 1 of the three-part program is free of charge to the first 10 businesses from OC's second district who sign up HERE by Aug. 6. Learn more.
ICYMI! OCBC'S DE&I CENTERED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MEETING:
- OCBC’s Aug. 4 Workforce Development meeting featured Alex Rhodes, Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Global Banking and Markets and International Bank of America. Alex highlighted the importance of leadership buy-in, diversity in geography, education and prior experiences, emphasizing that data on diversity is necessary from the board of directors to campus recruits. Learn more about Bank of America's DE&I initiatives.
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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.
2021 Orange County Community Indicators Report Rollout
September 16 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join OCBC virtually for the release of the 2021-22 Community Indicators Report that tracks the region’s health, prosperity, and where the county is performing and making progress. Hear from Dr. Wallace Walrod, OCBC's Chief Economic Advisor, on a broad range of robust, data-rich reports that track issues of importance on a regular basis.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
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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