OCBC FIRST RESPONDERS DINNER
Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner recognizes the courageous first responders who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy. Honorees from fire, law enforcement and health care are recognized for their heroic efforts. A panel discussion between law enforcement and health care leaders addressing critical issues impacting our communities, and how the business community can come alongside to support their initiatives, concludes the evening.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
5 – 8 p.m.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
OCBC 2023 First Responders Dinner
Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner recognizes the courageous first responders who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy. Honorees from fire, law enforcement and health care are recognized for their heroic efforts. A panel discussion between law enforcement and health care leaders addressing critical issues impacting our communities, and how the business community can come alongside to support their initiatives, concludes the evening.
Event Location:
The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Event Agenda:
5:00 p.m.: Registration and Cocktail Reception
6:15 p.m.: Dinner and Program
8:00 p.m.: Adjourn
Honoree Awards Emcee
Vikki Vargas
NBC-LA, Orange County Bureau Chief, Retired
Award-winning former NBC-LA, Orange County Bureau Chief Vikki Vargas is the Honoree Awards Emcee for the 2023 First Responders Dinner. For nearly four decades, Vargas was the face of Orange County as the OC Bureau Chief for the NBC affiliate in Los Angeles. As a TV news reporter, she received five Golden Mike Awards and three Emmy Awards for her work on breaking news and feature stories, and in early 2023 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio and Television News Association.
2023 Honoree Organizations
2023 First Responders Panel
Brian Fennessy
Fire Chief
Orange County Fire Authority
Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair
Don Barnes
Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair
Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
MemorialCare
Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair
Steve Churm
Principal, Churm|360
Installing 2024 OCBC Board Chair
OCBC Member Ticket: $200
Non-Member Ticket: $275
Thank you sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Concordia University Irvine
Cox Business
Related Bristol
South Orange County Community College District
For event and sponsorship questions
Please contact Lauren Martin,
Director of Events, Orange County Business Council
lmartin@ocbc.org
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