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OCTAX HONORS DUNN WITH ROYALTY AWARD, WORKFORCE CONFERENCE RECAP, HOUSING WIN AND MORE!
HOT OFF THE PRESS
DUNN HONORED WITH OC TAXPAYERS ASSN. ROYALTY AWARD:
  • On Oct. 7 OC Taxpayers Association honored OCBC's President and CEO, Lucy Dunn, with the annual Royalty Award at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. The award recognizes Dunn and OCBC for effective protection of taxpayer funds, including the SafeDineOC program, which helped some of the hardest hit restaurants during the pandemic, as well as ensuring billions of tax dollars are returned to OC for water and transportation projects, including supporting the renewal of Measure M. Pictured with Dunn is Carolyn Cavecche, President and CEO of OCTax and Trevor O'Neil, Anaheim City Council Member and OCTax Board Chair. Learn more.

ICYMI! OCBC'S 2021 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE:
  • On Oct. 7, OCBC hosted the 2021 Workforce Development Conference where a panel of industry experts engaged in an enlightening discussion on "Workforce Skills and Strategies for a Resilient OC” and Dr. Wallace Walrod, OCBC's Chief Economic Advisor, shared hiring forecasts in emerging technology industries in OC! Watch the conference now. Special thank you to title sponsor, Union Bank, and all our incredible sponsors!
OCBC HELPS KEEP SCAG’S GREENPRINT ON PAUSE, DELIVERS WIN FOR HOUSING:
  • Last week, the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Regional Council voted 43-15 to keep the SoCal Greenprint, a mapping tool that contains problematic datasets which could be used to limit future housing development, on pause so it can be revised and improved. OCBC partnered with BizFed and other business leaders, and the unified voice of industry prevailed: a white paper on the Greenprint will be developed and an advisory task force will be formed to help ensure the Greenprint no longer jeopardizes housing construction. Read the business coalition letter here.

DON’T MISS OCBC/CSUF’S 27TH ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORECAST CONFERENCE:
  • Join OCBC and Cal State Fullerton virtually on Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for the 27th Annual Economic Forecast Conference: A Brave New World – Resiliency, Recovery and Reflation! You won’t want to miss critical economic insight presented by Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka, CSUF. Thanks to title sponsor, U.S. Bank, presenting sponsor, Experian, and all our incredible sponsors, this event is complimentary to attend. Register today!
TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT
ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES’ SMALL BIZ EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
  • Anaheim Public Utilities’ (APU) Small Business Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) is nominated for the Business Retention and Expansion Award! BEAP assists businesses and nonprofits experiencing hardship during the pandemic by offering a $1,000 one-time credit toward their electric utility bill. APU approved 390 applications after an extensive outreach campaign that included door-to-door canvassing.*

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE’S FOODS OF GARDEN GROVE:
  • City of Garden Grove’s Foods of Garden Grove is nominated for the Public-Private Partnership Award! Foods of Garden Grove launched in June 2021 to support the City’s culturally diverse food scene through an interactive City website with a virtual mapping tool and social media campaigns on Instagram and TikTok. More than 100 Garden Grove restaurants have participated in the program.*

*Winners announced at virtual event on Nov. 4; register here!
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH HIGHLIGHT
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH OCDE:
  • Join OCDE on Oct. 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a colloquium hosted by Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. This virtual forum will convene a diverse panel of voices to share their stories as we celebrate the cultures, contributions and histories of Hispanic and Latino-identified communities. View the speaker lineup. Register here.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HELP IMPROVE OC TRANSPORTATION:
  • OC’s population is expected to increase by 9% by 2045. To plan for the evolving public transportation needs, OCTA develops a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) every four years. The LRTP is a vision for the county that aims to address future mobility needs and considers changing revenues, demographics and trends. Provide your input! OCTA’s online survey is live through Oct. 31 and includes a chance to win a $50 gift card! Or attend a Zoom webinar on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Learn more.

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG ADULTS:
  • Sponsored by Union Bank, the Orange County Workforce Development Board is hosting a free financial literacy series. Financial literacy is critical for economic success and this series will help young adults build a strong foundation and understanding. Learn more.

DISCUSSION ON IMPROVING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY IN CA:
  • Join UCI’s Center for Health Care Management and Policy virtually on Nov. 4 for its Fall Speaker Program, a conversation with senior health care leaders and policymakers on policy issues, challenges and solutions for improving healthcare affordability. Learn what state policymakers should do to promote health care affordability for consumers, details on new Qualified Health Plan (QHP) affordability standards and much more! Register today to secure your seat!
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS:
OSO PARKWAY BRIDGE NAMED PROJECT OF THE YEAR: 
  • The Los Angeles Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE-LA) has named the recently completed Oso Parkway Bridge its 2021 Roadway and Highway Project of the Year. The nearly $40M project opened on Jan. 13 and was the three-year product of a partnership between the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), County of Orange and Caltrans. The bridge provides a direct connection between the 241 Toll Road and Los Patrones Parkway. Learn more. 

MEMORIALCARE CENTERS RECEIVE HIGH HONORS:
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center once again took the top two spots in the Best Hospital category and MemorialCare Medical Group placed in the top three for Best Medical Group category in The Orange County Register's Best of Orange County competition. This is the fifth consecutive year MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center achieved the top placement, and the eighth successive year it has appeared among OC’s top three hospitals. MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center has gained the top spot in three of the last eight years, and this year ranked No. 1. This year, Saddleback Medical Center Foundation placed in the top two in a new category – Best Charitable Organizations. Learn more. 
OCBC'S UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
EVENTS
11th Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards
November 4 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Now in its eleventh year, OCBC’s groundbreaking awards program honors outstanding public agencies for implementing policies and programs that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers to economic growth and open the door to private sector jobs creation. Winners will be announced live! Thank you, title sponsor, Amazon and silver sponsors, Charter Communications, SDG&E and Verizon. Register today!

Chairman's Leadership Breakfast featuring Ken Potrock
November 9 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Join OCBC for an IN PERSON Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast featuring Ken Potrock, President, Disneyland Resort. Ken is responsible for all facets of the business, including oversight of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, three resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District. OCBC Board Member, Steve Churm, FivePoint, will lead what is sure to be a fascinating discussion with the new Disneyland Resort President. Thank you to our incredible gold sponsors, Disneyland Resort and SDG&E, and supporting sponsors, BIA-SC, CSUF College of Business and Economics and The Orange County Register. Purchase your ticket today!

For more information about OCBC Events contact Lauren Martin, OCBC Events Manager.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
October 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Join OCBC virtually to receive an update on the federal infrastructure bill from Ed Mortimer, Vice President of Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber.
OCBC members, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager, to register.

The meeting scheduled for October 19 has been postponed.  A new meeting date will be announced soon. Please contact Jesse Ben-Ron with any questions.

*OCBC Committee meetings are an exclusive benefit offered to OCBC members.
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