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OCBC'S CEO TO RETIRE, GET VACCINATED, WHO’S TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET, UNION BANK’S GREG SEIBLY’S INSPIRING CLB AND MORE!
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
BREAKING! OCBC'S LUCY DUNN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT:
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OCBC announced today that Lucy Dunn, President and CEO, intends to retire effective December 31, 2021, after 16 years at the helm of the organization. “Orange County is one of the most dynamic marketplaces in the world. It has been an honor to help shape and champion the policies and initiatives that have been instrumental in making this one of the great places to do business,” Dunn said. Read the full news release.
ICYMI! CLB FEATURED GREG SEIBLY:
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Greg Seibly, President, Head of Regional Banking, Union Bank joined OCBC and Board member, Steve Churm, for an engaging discussion yesterday at OCBC's Chairman's Leadership Breakfast. View the event recording to hear Greg dive deep into a scope of critical topics such as inflation, Union Bank’s Community Recovery Program, importance of ESG, the pandemic’s substantial impact on minority- and women-owned small businesses, and more! Thanks again to Steve Churm, FivePoint, as brilliant moderator!
VACCINES ARE KEY TO PREVENT A WINTER SHUTDOWN:
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The time to get vaccinated is now! With the new more contagious Delta variant, experts are concerned that COVID-19 could rip through unvaccinated populations. Read more.
INVEST IN TRUSTWORTHY AI WEBINAR:
- Join the U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) and the Deloitte AI Institute on July 28 at 1 p.m. ET for the launch of a report on trustworthy AI innovation and investments. Experienced AI innovation leaders will cover key findings and recommendations on risks, opportunities, and policy solutions to help promote the development of trustworthy AI. Register.
OCBC NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET AWARDS:
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Do you know of a public agency policy, program or leader that is cutting through red tape, eliminating barriers to economic growth and supporting a resilient OC? OCBC can honor them at the 11th Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards on November 4! The Awards recognize tireless work of local agencies and governments, including cities, special districts, educational institutions and more. Learn more and submit your nomination. For questions, please contact Connor Medina.
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OCTA TO OFFER FREE RIDES TO OC YOUTH:
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OC youth will be able to ride free on OC Bus under a promotional program by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Youth Ride Free pass, will allow passengers ages 18 and under to ride any OCTA fixed-route bus in OC for free during the six-month program, scheduled to begin in September. Learn more.
FOUR OC SCHOLARS NAMED BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADERS:
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Congratulations to the two local high school seniors and pair of recent OC high school graduates who have been selected through a competitive application process to participate in Bank of America's prestigious eight-week Student Leaders summer internship program. They will be working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. Learn more.
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OCBC SECURES LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES, WITH WORK LEFT TO DO:
OCBC is hard at work championing pro-business bills and stopping initiatives harmful to the economy. There’s still a long way to go this session, but business was effective at killing many bad bills (check out how many CalChamber Job Killers were halted this year). Below are major bills OCBC and the statewide business community defeated:
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SB 12 threatened homebuilders’ ability to add needed housing on vast swaths of land statewide. OCBC’s vocal opposition was key to defeating this anti-housing legislation.
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AB 71 would have imposed an unnecessary $2.4B tax increase on businesses to create a new homelessness fund, despite the state budget surplus.
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SB 213 targeted healthcare employers with astronomical workers compensation costs unnecessarily.
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AB 95, AB 995, AB 1119, and AB 1192 each would have placed onerous mandates on employers, from expanding leave to reporting wage and hour data.
To learn more about OCBC's priority bills still moving in the Legislature, click here.
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UNION BANK'S ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES:
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Join Union Bank on July 28 at 9 a.m. for an interactive virtual event that will zero in on practical advice to support women business owners and equip them with critical resources as the economy picks up. Register.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT® MOBILE APP:
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The County of Orange and Entertainment® have partnered together to help local businesses get free valuable exposure by featuring them on a mobile application known as the Entertainment Mobile App. The app gives businesses the opportunity to grow as CA reopens.
UCI'S CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INFO SESSION:
- UCI’s Paul Merage School of Business, Office of Executive Education presents a unique Women Leadership program that prepares women to do more than just take a seat at the leadership table, but to leverage their unique skills to create and shape these tables. Register.
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMMERCE’S IMMIGRATION REFORM WEBINAR:
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Join U.S. Chamber of Commerce on July 22 to hear how the current immigration system negatively affects workforces in states, local communities, and industries across the country. Industry leaders will breakdown a path to reform that supports economic growth and prosperity. There will be a Q&A after the discussion. View speakers or register.
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AT&T'S DISASTER RECOVERY:
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AT&T is committed to keeping customers connected even in the wake of unpredictable, catastrophic events. AT&T's Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program rapidly restores communications to areas affected by disasters. Learn more.
OCHCA URGES COVID PRECAUTIONS:
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Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) encourages OC residents who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing masks indoors and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Over 90% of new COVID-19 cases are among people who are not fully vaccinated. At-home COVID-19 test kits are available at no cost here. Read more.
OCHCA’S LATEST UPDATES:
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Individuals who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at a County POD site must schedule a second dose appointment as the Othena platform will only recommend the appropriate date. Walk-ins are accepted at County POD sites, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Everyone aged 12 and up without a medical exemption is encouraged to get vaccinated, especially with the highly contagious Delta variants in circulation. Schedule a vaccine!
GRANTS FOR ARTS RELATED SMALL BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT GRANTS:
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS |
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EVENTS
Health Care Forum
August 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
LEA Reception
August 31 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Formerly “Latino Educational Attainment,” LEA is now “Leading Educational Attainment for Families” as the program has expanded to meet the needs of Orange County’s ever-growing ethnic diversity. LEA changes the lives of hundreds of families every year by educating and empowering them to be active in their child’s educational attainment. Join OCBC virtually on August 31 to celebrate 17 years of helping these families succeed! Register for free here. Thank you title sponsor, SoCalGas.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
August 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hear from major employers in Orange County on how to construct a DE&I plan and how to hold yourself accountable through metrics and benchmarks.
August 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Featuring a discussion with Ian Williamson, Dean of UCI Paul Merage School of Business and Sridhar Sundaram, Dean of CSUF College of Business and Economics.
*OCBC Committee meetings are an exclusive benefit offered to OCBC members.
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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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