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2023 OCBC Sacramento Advocacy Trip |
Join OCBC's Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 20-21, 2023. Led by OCBC President and CEO Jeff Ball and OCBC’s Government Affairs team—the same team that publishes OCBC’s Legislative Action Guide, Legislative Scorecard, and leads OCBC’s Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee meetings—this trip offers attendees the opportunity to share their voice when OCBC discusses policies that impact the business community and workforce of the nation’s sixth largest county. Scheduled speakers to date include Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Portantino, and Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones (speakers subject to change). More speakers will be announced soon. Registration, which covers hotel, meals and materials, is open, but space is limited. Thank you to sponsors American Career College/West Coast University, Automobile Club of Southern California, Cox Communications, Disneyland Resort, Irvine Ranch Water District and SoCalGas.
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Red Tape to Red Carpet Winners’ Spotlight: City of Santa Ana and City of Fountain Valley |
OCBC congratulates the 12th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award honorees! Of the 34 outstanding nominees, eight received prestigious honors. The Awards recognize outstanding public agencies for implementing policies and programs that eliminate barriers to economic growth. See all winners here, and read about two spotlighted awardees below:
Building & Land Reuse and Community Revitalization – City of Santa Ana’s MainPlace Specific Plan (WINNER)
The City of Santa Ana’s MainPlace Specific Plan is an ongoing transit-oriented redevelopment of the MainPlace site, aiming to add 1,900 housing units and economic development opportunities. Learn more.
Building & Land Reuse and Community Revitalization – City of Fountain Valley’s Prado Family Homes (HONORABLE MENTION)
Prado Family Homes is the City of Fountain Valley’s first new, fully affordable housing project in almost 20 years. It adds 50 units for low-income families and includes an onsite social services office. Learn more.
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Disneyland Resort Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Anaheim Nonprofits and Schools |
Disneyland Resort’s community workforce development initiative has given $1.5 million in grants to local nonprofits and school districts. Since its establishment five years ago, the initiative has served more than 10,000 individuals. Contributions have helped recipients grow their existing workforce programming and develop new programs to meet residents’ unique needs. The grants support long-term collaborations with organizations such as the Orange County United Way, Chrysalis, Orangewood Foundation, Avanza through Anaheim Family YMCA and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire.
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City of Hope Orange County Again Named Top Workplace by OC Register |
City of Hope Orange County has been recognized by The Orange County Register as a Top Workplace for the second year in a row. City of Hope recently opened City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center in Irvine, and broke ground on the county’s only specialty cancer hospital, opening in 2025. City of Hope’s network includes locations in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Irvine. City of Hope Orange County says the recognition is a testament to the work and commitment of its dedicated health care professionals.
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City of Irvine Recognized for Having One of the Best Geographic Information Systems Programs in North America |
The City of Irvine has been recognized as having one of the best Geographic Information System (GIS) programs in North America, according to the 2022 Geospatial Maturity Index (GMI) survey. Conducted by PSD Citywide, the City of Irvine tied for third place for organizations in the United States and Canada. Now in its fourth year, the GMI survey serves as a tool for public sector organizations. This year’s survey asked questions in three competency categories: readiness, implementation, and impact. Irvine’s GIS staff provides maps of City parks, road construction, capital improvement projects, emergency evacuation areas and have even gone out of their way to help a resident who was having trouble receiving deliveries because her home was not correctly located in Google Maps.
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CalOptima Welcomes New PACE Medical Director |
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UPCOMING ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL EVENTS |
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2023 Annual Dinner and
Installation of the Board of Directors
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The 2023 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors will recognize companies and organizations investing in the future of Orange County. Dedicated to reflecting on the year’s successes while looking toward opportunities, join us in recognizing the leadership of 2022 Board Chair Dave Bartlett and welcoming new 2023 Board Chair Jodi Duva. Thank you to executive chair sponsor Cox Communications, silver sponsors Automobile Club of Southern California, California State University, Fullerton, SDG&E, SoCalGas and US Bank and bronze sponsors Girl Scouts of Orange County, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, MemorialCare, South Orange County Community College District and Verizon. Sponsorship opportunities for this highly attended event are still available. For details, contact Director of Events Lauren Martin at lmartin@ocbc.org.
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2023 Sacramento Advocacy Trip
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Join OCBC's Government Affairs team to share your voice when meeting with legislative leaders at the annual OCBC Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 20-21, 2023. Be part of legislative discussions that impact housing, infrastructure and the workforce in Orange County. Hotel, meals, materials and sessions are all included in full trip registration; flights are not included. Thank you to sponsors American Career College/West Coast University, Automobile Club of Southern California, Cox Communications, Disneyland Resort, Irvine Ranch Water District and SoCalGas. To view a list of speakers to date, visit here. |
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Committee meetings are an exclusive benefit offered only to Business Council investors.
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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January 11
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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February 3
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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February 8
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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February 14
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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February 23
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) has opened applications through January 20, 2023 to award $115,000,000 Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (STE). CAEATFA offers financial incentives (STEs) to companies and manufacturers that promote alternative energy and advanced transportation, creating tens of thousands of high-paying, permanent jobs that bolster the state's economy.
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The next event in the Orange County Sports Commission Speaker Series—New Beginnings: A Fresh Start with Orange County’s Sports Wellness and Medical Experts—is set for January 26, 2023. Hear from top-level OC sports executives, administrators and professionals about the county’s recreational and sports opportunities. Register today!
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The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden last August, is a $370 million investment designed to lower energy costs for families and small businesses, accelerate private investment in clean energy solutions in every sector of the economy, strengthen supply chains and create jobs. For an overview of conservation-related tax incentives, investment programs and to view funding eligibility requirements, download the Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook.
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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a program of the U.S. Department of Congress, is seeking proposals for its $93.5 million Capital Readiness Program grant competition to help minority and other underserved entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. Application deadline is February 28, 2023.
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NOT AN INVESTOR? JOIN TODAY! |
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Join Orange County Business Council 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 Jeff Ball, President and CEO of OCBC.
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If your company, business, or nonprofit is a member of OCBC, send your news for consideration to news@ocbc.org.
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