OCBC BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
Addressing the Economic Impacts of Beach Erosion
Orange County’s elected representatives will share updates and discuss economic development, workforce, housing and infrastructure issues impacting Orange County.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
1600 W. Balboa Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Addressing the Economic Impacts
of Beach Erosion
Beach erosion isn’t just an environmental issue, it poses serious risks to Orange County’s business economy, tourism, and quality of life. Join Orange County Business Council on Wednesday, October 22, from 9:00 – 11:00 AM (PST) at The Marina Park Community & Sailing Center for a timely discussion on the economic impacts of shoreline loss and the funding challenges of protecting our coastlines. Hear from experts, elected officials, and business leaders as they examine restoration needs and explore strategies to preserve our beaches.
With billions of dollars in regional revenue tied to our coasts, understanding and addressing this issue is critical for sustaining Orange County’s economic development.
Panel 1
Moderator: Tony Petros (Chief Executive Officer, LSA)
Speaker: Assemblymember Diane Dixon (CA-AD 72)
Panel 2
Moderator: Supervisor Katrina Foley (Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 5)
Speakers: Heather Johnston – (Visit Dana Point), Jim Merid (City of Huntington Beach), and Dave Dzwilewski (Gail Materials Inc.)
Hosted by: Newport Beach, City Councilmember Robyn Grant
Event Location:
Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614
Event Agenda*:
8:15 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m. Program
12:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Adjourn
*Agenda tentative and subject to change
OCBC Member Ticket: $250 | OCBC Non-Member Ticket: $300
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For OCBC Business Connections questions
Please contact Jorgie Sandoval,
Business Initiatives Facilitator, Orange County Business Council, at jsandoval@ocbc.org.
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Event Agenda
Coming Soon.
Event Location
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814