In providing a proactive forum for businesses and supporting organizations to join together, OCBC helps assure the prosperity of America’s fifth largest county. Orange County is one of the most desirable places in the nation to live, work, raise families and enjoy an excellent quality of life. The Orange County Business Council serves pro-business interests so that the region's vibrant economy will continue to expand, bringing the benefits of prosperity to every corner of the county.

OCBC monitors and engages on issues of local, statewide and national significance. Recently, the Business Council has closely followed developments concerning the approved free trade agreements with countries of Columbia, Panama and South Korea.

OCBC supports the successfully neogtiated free trade agreements, now pending ratifcation by the U.S. Congress, to ensure the growth of business opportunities to American workers. The Business Council supports federal legislation that eliminates trade barriers, allows for fair competition and protects investments and property rights.

Locally, several cities and organizations are working with OCBC on their own economic development programs to help strengthen Orange County's economy and enhance its propserity. They include:

- California Space Authority

- CALED

- City of Aliso Viejo

- City of Anaheim

- City of Brea

- City of Fullerton

- City of Huntington Beach

- City of Newport Beach

- City of Santa Ana

- City of Westminster

- TeamCalifornia

For more on OCBC's Economic Development activites, contact Michelle Hart.