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CAPTAIN "SULLY" KEYNOTE AT ANNUAL DINNER, BIDEN AND HARRIS SWORN IN, VACCINES AVAILABLE, TCA LEADERSHIP SELECTED & MORE! |
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ANNUAL DINNER KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED: CAPTAIN “SULLY” SULLENBERGER TO SHARE HIS STORY OF RESILIENCE:*
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We need a hero! You won’t want to miss this! OCBC’s Virtual Annual Dinner on February 4 will feature a keynote from Captain “Sully” Sullenberger. In 2009, Captain Sully safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency landing in New York City’s frigid Hudson River, saving the lives of the 155 passengers and crew on board. His inspirational heroism drew international praise and is captured in the 2016 hit film Sully. Join OCBC to hear the epic story of resilience in the face of disaster from Captain Sully himself—and the lessons leaders can take away in facing today’s challenges. Thank you title sponsor, UCI and UCI Health, presenting sponsor CHOC, and all of the generous sponsors who make Annual Dinner possible! Register here!
CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS:*
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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in today. In a show of support for the first female Vice President in our nation’s history, women will wear pearls today—including Lucy and the team at OCBC! Watch PBS’s coverage of the inauguration starting at 7:30 a.m. PST.
REMINDER: VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE AGE 65 AND UP:*
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State and county health officials have authorized COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone age 65+. Eligible people who live or work in OC can register online through www.Othena.com to view appointment times and track vaccine availability, or consult your healthcare provider. UCI strongly recommends the vaccine as a safe and effective way to protect yourself and others. County vaccinations are by appointment only.
GIRL SCOUTS OF OC NEED YOUR SUPPORT:*
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Girl Scouts of Orange County invites local businesses to participate in The Great Girl Scout Cookie Buy Out, an easy way to support local Girl Scout troops. All proceeds stay local to power amazing experiences for OC's Girl Scouts! Help local Girl Scouts achieve their cookie-selling goals during the pandemic. Click HERE to learn more!
SUPPORT OC VETERANS - TEAM KIDS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE CHALLENGE:*
APPLY NOW – 5TH DISTRICT SMALL BUSINESS GRANT RELIEF PROGRAM:*
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If your business is in OC’s 5th Supervisorial District, apply now for the Small Business Grant Relief Program. $10,000 grants are being awarded to qualifying applicants on a first come, first served basis. Thank you Supervisor Lisa Bartlett for sponsoring this program! Learn more.
ASK THE EXPERTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: REVITALIZING CALIFORNIA'S BUSINESS CLIMATE:
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Don't miss a Chapman University panel discussion with experts, including OCBC President and CEO, Lucy Dunn, discussing what California can do to revitalize its business climate, slow down the loss of large employers, combat high unemployment, and more! The town hall is on Friday, January 22. Learn more and register here!
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ADVOCACY
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE WELCOMES JEFF KIGHTLINGER, MWD GENERAL MANAGER:*
- Yesterday, OCBC’s Infrastructure Committee was pleased to host Jeff Kightlinger, General Manager of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). Mr. Kightlinger noted that 2021 is shaping up to be a very dry year for California, but MWD is prepared to handle a drought. MWD is also working on the largest water recycling facility in the U.S. Mr. Kightlinger is retiring this year—OCBC thanks him for his service to Southern California!
BUSINESS RESOURCES
GAIN AN EDGE IN GLOBAL SALES AT U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE WEBINAR:*
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Join U.S. Commercial Service for a webinar hosted by their trade specialists who will demystify the tools, resources and methods to guide your search for the best markets. The webinar will be Wednesday, January 27, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PST). More info and registration can be found here.
CA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO HOST LGBTQ+ VIRTUAL SMALL BUSINESS TOWN HALL
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CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will host a statewide virtual small business town hall for LGBTQ+ businesses. Learn more about insurance issues and available resources for small businesses during the pandemic. Register here.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COVID-19 NEWS
HELP US ROLL OUT THOSE VACCINES - SIGN UP TODAY:*
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Volunteers, we need your help! Both medical and non-medical/general support volunteers are needed. OneOC’s Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) is currently pre-registering volunteers to assist with distributing COVID-19 vaccines this year. Click Here to sign up today!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
UC PLANS TO BRING STUDENTS BACK TO CAMPUS THIS FALL:*
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UC students should expect to have a more normal college climate by the Fall 2021 semester. The CSU system made a similar announcement last month. UCI and CSUF are major centers of economic development for the region and OCBC is excited to have them at or near full force this year. Read more.
UCI PODCAST: THE ARTS RESPONSE TO COVID-19:
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How have OC’s artists and performers adapted to the challenges of the pandemic? Listen to the UCI Podcast to hear from Stephen Barker, dean of UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts, on how the school responded to COVID-19 and the potential for arts to heal the community.
NBC4 PROJECT INNOVATION GRANT CHALLENGE:
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NBC4’s Project Innovation grant challenge is back to help local nonprofits. The station's annual grant program is now open to provide $315,000 in funding (up from $225,000 last year) to support eligible nonprofit organizations helping move communities forward and addressing issues in innovative ways — please apply by February 12, 2021. Learn more.
FIRST 5 OC NEEDS YOUR FEEDBACK:
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First 5 Orange County Children & Families Commission wants your feedback. First 5 Orange County is conducting a study assessing the impacts of child care issues on the economy and wants to her from the business community. Take the short survey here.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
TCA SELECTS BOARD LEADERSHIP:
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Transportation Corridor Agencies selected Chairs and Vice Chairs to lead the Agencies, in addition to welcoming four new Board Members. Congratulations to Chairs Trish Kelley and Peggy Huang, Vice Chairs Will O’Neill and Joe Muller, and new Board Members Farrah Khan, Trevor O’Neil, Austin Lumbard and Richard Hurt. Read more.
MEMORIALCARE ACQUIRES OC BLOOD & CANCER CARE:*
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OC Blood & Cancer Care is now part of the MemorialCare healthcare system. “The addition of OC Blood & Cancer Center Care, with two Orange County locations and a strong focus on cancer research, will continue our mission to drive cancer care forward,” said Marcia Manker, CEO, MemorialCare Orange Coast and Saddleback Medical Centers. Read more.
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OC Community: Support Your Local Business!
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