International Business Attraction

Orange County is a leading West Coast gateway to the U.S. market for global companies, with more than 2,000 foreign-owned enterprises calling Orange County home. As the county continues to grow in cultural diversity and economic influence, it will become an even stronger magnet for international investment.

International Business Attraction (IBA) Committee

The OCBC IBA Committee is designed to attract international firms by showcasing the county’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, world-class talent and key industries, including life sciences, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and consumer and lifestyle products and services. By fostering cross-border partnerships and expanding global collaboration, the committee aims to strengthen and elevate Orange County’s reputation as a premier destination for international business.

Additional Details
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Chair:

Brian Brenner, Managing Director, JLL

OCBC Staff:

Jesse Ben-Ron, Vice President, Business Initiatives, jbenron@ocbc.org
Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval, Business Initiatives Facilitator, jsandoval@ocbc.org
Jim Mayfield, International Business Attraction Advisor, fdi@ocbc.org

Participation in OCBC committees is a key benefit of OCBC members, offering investors and invited guests access to high-level collaboration and engagement.

Select annual memberships to the OCBC IBA Committee are available for non-OCBC investors.

To learn more, contact Carl Heft, Vice President of Investor Relations, cheft@ocbc.org .

For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here

Upcoming Meetings

International Business Attraction Meeting

June 26, 2026 @ 10 - 11 a.m.
The International Business Attraction Committee promotes Orange County to international firms by highlighting its innovation ecosystem, global talent base and key industries such as life sciences, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and consumer and lifestyle products and services. Through cross‑border partnerships and global collaboration, the committee works to strengthen Orange County’s position as a leading destination for international business. Meetings are hybrid.

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Contact

Jesse Ben-Ron

Vice President of Business Initiatives
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 221
jbenron@ocbc.org

Jim Mayfield

International Business Attraction Advisor
Orange County Business Council
fdi@ocbc.org