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THIS WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY |
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Announcing OCBC's
2022 Board Officers
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OCBC's Board of Directors recently elected new officers for 2022. They include Dave Bartlett, Chair, Jodi Duva, Chair Elect, and Kevin Haboian, Treasurer. Officers of the Board are instrumental in guiding the Council's initiatives and strategic plan for the coming year. Learn more. |
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Attorney General Rob Bonta Announced for OCBC Sacramento Advocacy Trip |
Attorney General Rob Bonta, the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, is confirmed for Day 1 of OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip on March 21-22! Other confirmed speakers include Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Controller Betty Yee, Treasurer Fiona Ma and other policy leaders. Don’t miss your chance to connect with decision-makers in person! Register here. Meetings subject to change. Special thank you to our sponsors: AAA, Disneyland Resort, KLM Strategies and SoCalGas. |
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Register today for OCBC's
2022 Annual Dinner on April 7
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You won’t want to miss OCBC's 2022 Annual Dinner on April 7! Join us at Disneyland Resort to hear insights on the importance of embracing change from former NASA astronaut, Mike Massimino, 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! Register today! Thank you our title sponsor, The Orange County Register. |
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It's Girl Scout Cookie Time in OC! |
When you purchase Girl Scout Cookies, you support local girls’ ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Running their own Girl Scout Cookie business makes it possible, from camping trips that teach girls to be resourceful to STEM projects that inspire them to change the world, and adventures that remind them they’re capable of anything. Click here to find Girl Scout cookies in Orange County. Enjoy them yourself, give some to a friend, or donate cookies to the military and local food banks through Girl Scouts’ Cookie Share program. |
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OCBC HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
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Cox’s YurView Honors Black History Month |
Throughout the month of Feb., in honor of Black History Month, OCBC investor Cox Communications’ YurView network will air special programming celebrating the life, history and culture of Black Americans. |
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SCE's 20th Annual Black History Month Celebration |
Join OCBC investor Southern California Edison (SCE) on Feb. 18 for a virtual celebration featuring inspiring speakers, top business leaders and talented local artists. Register now.
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Which Two-Year Bills Were Defeated?
We’re only one month into 2022 and OCBC’s advocacy team has already been hard at work securing several legislative victories for the business community. Bills from 2021 that were not outright defeated carried over to 2022 but needed to pass their legislative house of origin by Jan. 31 or be dead for the session. Priority bills that were defeated or advanced are detailed below.
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- The single-payer health care bill, AB 1400, died without receiving a vote on the Assembly floor, ensuring that businesses were spared from the biggest tax increase in state history. Read OCBC’s letter.
- A bill diluting local voices on the Air Quality Management District, SB 342, fell one vote short of passing thanks to abstentions from all OC Senators. Read the coalition letter.
- SB 213, a bill imposing astronomical financial burdens on health care providers by unnecessarily overhauling their workers’ compensation system, cleared the Senate by one vote. Thank you Senators Bates, Min and Umberg for abstaining. Read the coalition letter.
- AB 257, which would threaten the fast food franchise business model by exposing franchisors to unprecedented liability while restricting franchisee hiring decisions, passed the Assembly by just one vote. Thank you to all OC Assemblymembers for voting no or abstaining. Learn more about AB 257.
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Local Governments Seek Planning Support on Housing Topics |
Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) and two other COGs in LA and Ventura Counties, are seeking proposals from consultants to support planning activities related to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permitting and housing-related model ordinance development. Click here to download the RFP. Responses are due Feb. 21, 2022.
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Heroes Landing wins 2021 NAHB Pillars of the Industry |
Congratulations to Heroes Landing for winning the 2021 NAHB Pillars of the Industry Awards with Best Affordable Development! Read more.
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Disneyland Resort President Pays Tribute to Cast Members |
Check out Disneyland Resort President, Ken Potrock's message of gratitude to the cast members who work to bring the magic to guests everyday.
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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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Thank you to our sponsors: AAA, Disneyland Resort, KLM Strategies and SoCalGas. |
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A special thank you title sponsor, The Orange County Register. Thank you platinum sponsor, Amazon; VIP reception sponsor, UCI; gold sponsors, Brookfield Properties, Disneyland Resort, Experian and FivePoint Holdings, LLC; silver sponsors, AAA, Bank of America, The Boeing Company, BIA-SC, City of Hope Orange County, HNTB, JPMorgan Chase, Kaiser Permanente, Ontario International Airport, SDG&E, SoCalGas, Southern California Edison and U.S. Bank; and bronze sponsors, American Career College & West Coast University West Coast University, Anaheim Public Utilities, CalOptima, Cal State Fullerton, Charter Communications, Chevron, Cox Business, CSUF College of Business, Curt Pringle & Associates, Girl Scouts of Orange County, Goodwill of Orange County, Idea Hall, Jamboree, LSA, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, MemorialCare, Nossaman LLP, Orange County Department of Education, Rancho Mission Viejo, SCAG, South Orange County Community College District, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Tri Pointe Homes, University of Massachusetts Global, UPS, Verizon, Wells Fargo and WSP USA.
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OCBC Committee meetings are an exclusive benefit offered to OCBC members.
Click the committee meeting link to learn more about the specific topics and issues that will be covered and any special guest speakers.
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February 8 | 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
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February 9 | 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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March 4 | 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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