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E-INDICATOR UPDATES, COMPLEXITIES OF MUNICIPAL BROADBAND, OCBC’S 2022 SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY SUMMIT, OCBC'S 2022 ANNUAL DINNER AND MORE!
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OCBC'S E-INDICATOR NEWSLETTER TRANSITIONS TO ONCE WEEKLY:
  • Orange County Business Council’s theme for this year is Embracing Change, and that is exactly what we are doing as an organization to address the county’s most pressing needs. Starting next week, we will be transitioning to a new format for this E-Indicator newsletter with distribution on Monday mornings and special editions to cover major announcements as they happen. In this format, the Council will be able to more effectively serve the region with a glance at the most pressing events and issues for the coming weeks. It will become your one-stop resource for important and upcoming information as you begin your week. Click here for past E-Indicators.
JODI DUVA, VP OF COX BUSINESS ON MUNICIPAL BROADBAND IN OC: 
  • Check out OCBC Board Member Jodi Duva's recent op-ed on how municipal broadband would impact Orange County. "The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how important it is for families to have a high-speed internet connection at home, and the educational, economic and social disadvantages faced by those who don’t. Some local governments in Orange County aim to solve this problem by building their own municipal broadband networks. However, if we truly want to bridge our region’s digital divide, we need to know what’s really keeping families from getting online, and utilize every solution possible to bring high-speed internet to every home," said Duva. Read more.
JOIN OCBC’S SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY SUMMIT:
  • Help make the voice of business heard and further Orange County’s competitive advantage by participating in targeted legislative meetings with speakers, including CA Secretary of State Shirley Weber, State Controller Betty Yee, Senate Minority Leader Scott Wilk and more, at OCBC’s in-person Sacramento Advocacy Summit on March 21 and 22. The deadline to register is Feb. 22. Meetings are subject to change. Learn more. Special thank you to our sponsors: AAA, Disneyland Resort, KLM Strategies and SoCalGas.
REGISTER TODAY! OCBC'S 2022 ANNUAL DINNER ON APRIL 7: 
  • OCBC is thrilled to have Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut, NY Times bestselling author, professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, and senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum as the featured speaker at the 2022 Annual Dinner to share his insights on the importance of embracing change. Massimino has navigated a variety of successful career pivots and is a testament to the positive opportunities change can bring. Join us on April 7 at Disneyland Hotel for an event you won't want to miss! Register today! Thank you our title sponsor, The Orange County Register.
OCBC HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND LUNAR NEW YEAR!
OC FAIR BOARD VOTES TO FLY PANAFRICAN FLAG IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
  • OCBC investor OC Fair & Event Center celebrates and welcomes all communities. The OC Fair Board recently voted to adopt a policy to fly the PanAfrican flag at OC Fair & Event Center each Feb. in recognition of Black History Month. A flag-raising ceremony is slated for today at 9 a.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center administration building. All are welcome to attend. Read the full resolution.

JOIN PACIFIC SYMPHONY'S LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES:
  • To honor Lunar New Year, which is today, and celebrate the Year of the Tiger, OCBC investor Pacific Symphony is having a special concert on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Get tickets now!
INVESTORS IN THE NEWS
CLAY LACY CERTIFIED TO 4AIR FACILITIES NEUTRAL SUSTAINABILITY RATING:
  • Clay Lacy Aviation is the first company to receive a 4AIR sustainability rating of Facilities Neutral, validating that the company’s private aviation facilities have been operating carbon neutral since 2019. Clay Lacy is the first company to complete its facilities audit by 4AIR, the first and only rating sustainability program dedicated to private aviation. Congratulations and keep up the great work! Learn more.
SALVATION ARMY OF OC -- CENTER OF HOPE GROUND BREAKING:
  • Yesterday, Salvation Army OC celebrated the groundbreaking of the Center of Hope, a comprehensive homeless care campus located in the City of Anaheim. The Center of Hope was made possible in part by a generous donation from Anaheim Duck’s owners the Samueli Family and will include shelter beds, permanent supportive housing and wrap around services to help people get on a pathway out of homelessness. Learn more.  
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
CSUF'S CAREER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Cal State Fullerton’s Career Center offers employers the opportunity to post internships and jobs via Symplicity aka Titan Connection. To create an account and begin posting click here or contact them at 657-278-3121 for more information. If you are interested in participating in a CSUF Career Fair you can visit their website that includes information on dates and registration for the entire Spring 2022 semester. 

LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES:
  • Free N95 masks will be available at pharmacies and community health centers through the Federal Government’s free mask program. CDC recommends wearing a N95 mask or most protective mask that fits well and can be worn consistently. Contact local stores to confirm availability. At-home tests are available to order here. More testing resources.

SAVE THE DATE FOR HUMAN OPTIONS' 40 YEAR CELEBRATION GALA:
  • Human Options has been igniting social change for 40 years! Mark your calendars for May 21 for to join Human Options' gala at Balboa Bay Resort.
OCBC'S UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENTS
OCBC's 2022 Sacramento Advocacy Summit
March 21 - March 22, 2022
Register here! Thank you to our sponsors: AAA, Disneyland Resort, KLM Strategies and SoCalGas.

OCBC's 2022 Annual Dinner and Installation of Board of Directors
NEW DATE! April 7, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Register here!
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, South Orange County Community College District, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Tri Pointe Homes, University of Massachusetts Global, UPS, Verizon, Wells Fargo and WSP USA.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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.

February 8 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
The Committee will feature a presentation from Holland & Knight on recent environmental regulation impacting logistics and energy sectors. 
OCBC members, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager, to attend in person or register for via Zoom.

February 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
The importance of accessible and quality childcare has been a burden for both employers and employees to fully recover our economy. In partnership with First 5 Orange County, hear how the private sector can improve the childcare landscape for their employees. Hear from Tiffany Alva, Director of Partnerships & Government Relations, First 5 Orange County who will present groundbreaking research on how a lack of childcare impacts businesses and the economy, as well as from major local employers on the significant benefits of having strong childcare services for their organization, and a conversation on resources available for your organization to expand your childcare offerings.
OCBC members, to attend in person, please notify, Jesse Ben-Ron, OCBC VP Workforce and Economic Development OR register here to attend 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.