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FAREWELL MESSAGE, OCBC EMBRACING CHANGE, 2022 OCBC ANNUAL DINNER AND MORE!
HOT OFF THE PRESS
DUNN & DONE -- FAREWELL AND THANK YOU:
  • "When I think back over my 16 years in leadership at OCBC, I am amazed at the changes—not just the organization, but my own personal growth, education and transformation. Each one of you taught me something, challenged me in some way, helped me remember to bring my 'A' game every day, and leave it all on the field," said Lucy Dunn, OCBC's CEO Emeritus. Read the full message.
OCBC'S 2022 THEME -- EMBRACING CHANGE:
  • OC is one of the strongest and most dynamic economies due to its ability to pivot and embrace change. OCBC's 2022 theme honors the timeless reminder that change means growth. OCBC is kicking off this year welcoming change with open arms and leading the way with innovative solutions.

Embracing
action verb /əmˈbrāsiNG/
Accepting or supporting (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
 
Change
noun /CHānj/
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
REGISTER FOR 2022 OCBC ANNUAL DINNER:
  • Registration is open for the 2022 OCBC Annual Dinner on Feb. 10, presented by The Orange County Register! Join us at Disneyland Resort to welcome OCBC's new President and CEO, Jeff Ball, recognize the leadership of 2021 Board Chair, Jena Jensen, install 2022 Board Chair, Dave Bartlett, and wish Lucy Dunn well in her retirement! You won’t want to miss it! Register today!
OC'S MOST 125 INFLUENTIAL:
  • The Orange County Register recently released an article on OC’s 125 top influencers for 2021. The diverse list highlighted people who made a difference throughout the year and included OCBC’s President and CEO, Lucy Dunn, and OCBC’s 2021 Chair, Jena Jensen. Lucy and Jena have done a phenomenal job guiding OCBC as a business of impact and County resource throughout the pandemic. Many of OCBC's members made the list as well. OCBC congratulates Annette Walker, President of City of Hope Orange County, Michele Richards, CEO of the OC Fair & Event Center, and Maricela Rios-Faust, CEO of Human Options, Inc. Keep up the great work!  
NEW LUCY DUNN X RSCP PODCAST EPISODE:
Check out OCBC's CEO Emeritus, Lucy Dunn, on The Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast! Lucy discusses her decision to retire, a reflection on all her accomplishments and what's in store for her next chapter!

Stream it now:
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
CITY OF HOPE TO HIRE HUNDREDS FOR NEW CANCER CENTER:
  • City of Hope is looking to recruit around 350 people as it plans to open its new, 190,000-square-foot Lennar Foundation Cancer Center this year. Learn more or view available positions.
OCTA NAMED AMONG BEST PLACES TO WORK IN OC:
  • OCTA been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by the Orange County Register. The list of top workplaces is based solely on employee feedback gathered in a third-party survey. The anonymous survey measures 15 workplace culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution and connection. More than 560 OCTA employees participated in the survey. Read more.
UCI HEALTH AND UC INVESTMENTS PARTNER TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES:
  • UCI Health and UC Investments are funding $50M to improve patient care and public health through healthcare innovation and digital health. Read more.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
CA COMPETES TAX CREDITS AND GRANTS:
  • GO-Biz is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) and California Competes Grant (CCG). There are $140M in tax credits and $120M in grants available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding quality, full-time jobs in CA. The deadline to submit applications is Jan. 24. Learn more about CA Competes in a free application webinars on Jan. 13. Register here. 

UCI'S 2022 HEALTH CARE FORECAST CONFERENCE:
  • Join UCI’s Center for Health Care Management and Policy’s 2022 Health Care Forecast Conference virtually, Feb. 23 - Feb. 25. The conference will present a near-term forecast of the health care economic and political landscape, with a focus on health care equity. Hear from national experts on what to expect from state and federal policymakers in the coming year, tools available to advance health equity through delivery transformation and much more! Register today for early bird pricing!
COVID-19 RESOURCES:
  • Find a vaccine - Vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit any local pharmacy or healthcare provider, or go online to Vaccines.gov, MyTurn.ca.gov or Othena.com, to schedule a vaccination appointment.
  • OC COVID-19 Hotline - The OC COVID-19 Hotline is available to answer questions about vaccine-related issues, including booking appointments, or assistance with transportation. Live operators are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (714) 834-2000.
  • COVID-19 Testing - With more social gatherings occurring, COVID-19 testing can help prevent the risk of spread. Plan to get a viral COVID-19 test at least 1-3 days before and 3-5 days after trips, or following exposure or showing symptoms. Visit here to order an at-home, self-collection testing kit.
OCBC'S UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENTS
2022 OCBC Annual Dinner and Installation of Board of Directors
February 10, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Register here!
A special thank you title sponsor, The Orange County Register. Thank you VIP reception sponsor, UCI; gold sponsors, Brookfield Properties, Disneyland Resort, Experian and FivePoint Holdings, LLC; silver sponsors, AAA, The Boeing Company, BIA-SC, City of Hope Orange County, HNTB, JPMorgan Chase, Ontario International Airport, SDG&E, SoCalGas, Southern California Edison and U.S. Bank; and bronze sponsors, Anaheim Public Utilities, Cal State Fullerton, Charter Communications, Curt Pringle & Associates, Girl Scouts of Orange County, Goodwill of Orange County, Jamboree, LSA, MemorialCare, Nossaman LLP, Orange County Department of Education, South Orange County Community College District and Transportation Corridor Agencies.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
January 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held virtually.
OCBC will be hosting the Orange County Workforce Development Board to discuss the no cost services they can provide to the business community, including recruitment services, workplace compliance and workforce training funds. The Workforce Board has the authority to reimburse up to 75% of an employee’s wages while they are receiving On-the-Job Training. These services are available to for-profit businesses, private non-profit organizations, and public sector employers.

January 19 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held virtually.
OCBC's Economic Development Committee will be discussing China's Economy, the Biden Administration's policies towards China and how they impact Orange County's economy. The featured speakers are Robert Mead, Associate Professor of Economics at California State University Fullerton and Jeremie Waterman, VP of China Policy and President of the U.S. Chamber's China Center.

February 4 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
OCBC will host State Senator Pat Bates for a discussion with members. OCBC members, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager, to attend in person or register for via Zoom.
NOT AN OCBC MEMBER? JOIN TODAY!
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.