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When you’re the sixth largest county in the nation, home to the largest convention center on the west coast and the world’s most iconic theme park, and your backyard is headquarters to some of the country’s brightest companies, your economic footprint is powerful.
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A legacy in leadership
For 30 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been the leading voice of business reinforcing the economic influence of Orange County. Whether it’s advocating locally, in Sacramento or in Washington D.C. on behalf of its members, or bringing together the business community, government and academia to promote economic development, OCBC leads the charge in preserving Orange County as California’s economic powerhouse.
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A legacy in leadership
For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been the leading voice of business reinforcing the economic influence of Orange County. Whether it’s advocating locally, in Sacramento or in Washington D.C. on behalf of its members, or bringing together the business community, government and academia to promote economic development, OCBC leads the charge in preserving Orange County as California’s economic powerhouse.
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An Ideal Location
From its humble beginnings of orange groves, Orange County today is home to a cross section of business sectors—from space travel, medical devices, biotechnology, healthcare and electric vehicles, to higher education, tourism, sports and entertainment and more.
Enjoying the best of what Orange County has to offer—beaches, mountains, hiking, bike trails, and a variety of cultural and entertainment activities along with outstanding colleges and universities—together with its powerful economic footprint is what makes Orange County ideal for a work-life balance.
An Ideal Location
From its humble beginnings of orange groves, Orange County today is home to a cross section of business sectors—from space travel, medical devices, biotechnology, healthcare and electric vehicles, to higher education, tourism, sports and entertainment and more.
Enjoying the best of what Orange County has to offer—beaches, mountains, hiking, bike trails, and a variety of cultural and entertainment activities along with outstanding colleges and universities—together with its powerful economic footprint is what makes Orange County ideal for a work-life balance.
Core Values
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) supports Orange County’s economic growth, together with government and academia, guided by its four core values.
Economic Development
Foster pro-business solutions that offer high-paying jobs recognizing the benefits of global trade to the local economy.
Housing
Increase a cost-effective supply and range of housing for the region.
Infrastructure
Support the efficient movement of goods, people, services and information into, out of, and within Orange County.
Workforce
Ensure a pipeline of skilled workers for Orange County’s diverse businesses, and help provide resources for employee retention.
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Orange County is a global economic powerhouse. Very few other places in the world compare as hubs of innovation and economic growth, as well as havens for a high quality of life. Orange County Business Council plays a critical role in sustaining this success story by using its influential and powerful voice to advocate on behalf of regional interests on the state, national and international stage.
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EVENTS
Orange County Business Council events and committee meetings provide a forum for business, academic and public sector leaders to address issues critical to the economic wellbeing of the nation’s sixth most populous county. Whether it’s an advocacy trip to Sacramento, OCBC’s signature Annual Dinner and the Installation of the Board of Directors with more than 600 attendees, or a Committee meeting where OCBC brings together lawmakers and OCBC investors for thoughtful engagement, OCBC offers innovative and informative events.
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NEWS
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Orange County by the Numbers
- 1st in medical device manufacturing in the U.S.
- 2nd largest workforce in California
- Lowest unemployment rate in Southern California
- 3rd largest county by population in California
- 3rd most diverse tech sector in the U.S.
- 6th largest county by population in the U.S.
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