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OCBC'S LEGISLATIVE ACTION GUIDE, EVICTION MORATORIUM EXTENDED, NEW SECRETARY OF STATE, OCBC ANNUAL DINNER & MORE! |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS:
OCBC PUBLISHES 2021-22 LEGISLATIVE ACTION GUIDE:*
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Take a look at OCBC’s new 2021-22 Legislative Action Guide! The Legislative Action Guide dictates OCBC’s advocacy at the local, state and federal levels and is developed with significant review and contributions from OCBC members to establish positions on major policy issues. This resource also includes contact information for the county’s local, state and federal elected officials to encourage dialogue between the business community and government.
EVICTION MORATORIUM COMPROMISE PASSED BY LEGISLATURE:*
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Industry and tenant advocates have compromised to extend CA’s eviction moratorium through the end of June. Landlords cannot evict tenants who pay at least 25 percent of the rent they owe and can receive federal funds worth up to 80 percent of what they are owed if they forgive the rest of the unpaid rent. OCBC commends the passage of this deal, ensuring OC avoids displacement of renters while supporting property owners. Read more.
WEBER CONFIRMED AS SECRETARY OF STATE:*
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Assemblymember Shirley Weber was confirmed as the next Secretary of State unanimously by the CA Legislature and is expected to be sworn in today. Weber succeeds Alex Padilla, who was appointed to finish former Senator Kamala Harris’s term. Her goals include expanding voter turnout, including permanently installing mail balloting in future elections. Read more.
U.S. CHAMBER TO HOST WEBINAR ON FEDERAL UPDATES:*
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U.S. Chamber will host a free webinar on February 4 at 2:00 p.m. discussing President Biden’s America Rescue Plan for COVID-19, the 117th Congress and the pathway to rebuilding America’s infrastructure. Jennings Imel, Executive Director of the Western Region for U.S. Chamber, will present. Register here.
GIRL SCOUTS OF OC NEED YOUR SUPPORT:*
- 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!
ORANGE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE NEWSLETTER "BIG VOICE" LAUNCHES:*
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On military bases, Big Voice refers to loudspeakers that broadcast important messages. The newsletter will share important updates from Veterans Service Office for Orange County's veteran community. Learn more.
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING - ASSEMBLYWOMAN LAURIE DAVIES AND SUPERVISOR LISA BARLTETT - COVID-19 WHAT'S NEXT:*
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Join Assemblywoman Laurie Davies and Supervisor Lisa Bartlett on February 2 at 5 p.m., for a candid conversation on what seniors can expect now that there's a vaccine, the status of reopening our economy and much more! Register here.
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OCBC EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
NEXT WEEK! DON'T MISS CAPTAIN “SULLY” SULLENBERGER AND HIS STORY OF RESILIENCE:*
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We need a hero! OCBC’s Virtual Annual Dinner February 4 will feature 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!
ADVOCACY
NEWSOM EXECUTIVE ORDER PROTECTS HEALTH CARE WORKERS FROM LEGAL LIABILITY:
- The executive order cracks down on potential vaccine profiteers in health care while extending a liability shield to workers delivering vaccines. Read the order here.
BIDEN’S IMMIGRATION PLAN FOR MILLIONS OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS:
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President Biden unveiled legislation that would create a pathway to citizenship for roughly 10 to 12 million undocumented immigrants, offering expedited green card eligibility to “Dreamers”—undocumented immigrants brought into the U.S. as children as well as those under temporary protected status and farmworkers. Read more.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
STREAMLINED WORK SHARING PROGRAM OFFERS ALTERNATIVE TO LAYOFFS:*
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As California businesses continue to struggle to maintain their workforces during COVID-related closures, employers should keep in mind California’s underutilized work share program, streamline by last year’s AB 1731 (Boerner Horvath; D-Encinitas). Work sharing is an unemployment insurance (UI) program that allows employers to reduce employee hours during an economic downturn while allowing employees to receive UI benefits to replace their lost wages. Learn more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT UK PARTNERSHIPS AFTER BREXIT:
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California-United Kingdom relations following the latter’s exit from the European Union will be the focus of an international virtual event hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Matt Beech, founding director of the Centre for British Politics at the University of Hull and senior fellow at the Institute of European Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Register here.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
IRVINE MAYOR KAHN ASKS FOR YOUR PLEDGE--SUPPORT IRVINE CARES:
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Through Irvine Cares, community members pledge to protect one another by wearing a mask, washing their hands frequently, practicing social distancing, and staying home when sick. They commit to practicing kindness and good judgment by being respectful of others, especially those who are at increased risk for severe illness, and to being an advocate by promoting best practices in preventing COVID-19. Sign the pledge here!
OC HUMAN RELATIONS LAUNCHES “OC TOGETHER” INITIATIVE:
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OC Human Relations’ Orange County Together (OC Together) aims to meet the challenge of addressing racial equality by mobilizing and empowering local organizations to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and supporting them to create and sustain an equitable organizational culture. OC Together is a learning journey to develop skillsets and utilize tools for human resource leaders, executives and others to consider. Learn more.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
CSU TO KEEP TUITION FLAT IN 2021 - IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION SET TO RETURN IN THE FALL:*
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California State University will not increase tuition for the 2021-22 school year, citing the financial impact of the pandemic. CSU also reaffirmed their aim to resume in-person instruction for the Fall 2021 term. Read more.
MEMORIALCARE PARTNERS WITH OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY TO PROVIDE COVID VACCINATIONS FOR LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE RESIDENTS:
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Laguna Woods Village is the largest retirement community in Orange County with approximately 18,800 residents. This past weekend, numerous physicians, nurses and staff members of MemorialCare volunteered their time to successfully vaccinate the members of this vulnerable community. Great work MemorialCare!
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OC Community: Support Your Local Business!
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Giving Back
Donate, Volunteer or Host a Virtual Food Bank
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Help students with laptops & other financial assistance
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