OCBC Welcomes New Board Member
IRVINE, CA (February 13, 2026) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced that Christina L. Byrne, MPA, Business Development Director of HNTB Corporation, has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors.
Orange County Early Talent Signals
February 25, 2026
Join the Orange County Business Council, regional employers, College Board and K–12 and community college educators for a networking reception focused on strengthening Orange County’s talent pipeline. We’ll share new and innovative ideas for signaling early talent and career readiness, explore ways to collaborate more deeply in the months ahead, and then head together to the OC Pathways Showcase to see students demonstrate their pathways in action.
– Connect with K-12 and community college leaders shaping local pathways
– Share what “career-ready” looks like in your industry and how early talent can show it
– Choose a simple way to engage as we build tomorrow’s workforce together
Talent Signals Mixer immediately followed by the OC Pathways Showcase, where forward thinking employers can meet their future workforce and learn how Orange County programs are preparing students for their future careers.
SB 310 (Wiener) – DEFEATED, OCBC Victory Protects PAGA Reforms
SB 310 would have undermined the progress made by the passage of Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) legislation two years ago, which curbed abusive lawsuits, reduced penalties for employers making good faith efforts to follow the law and encouraged faster and more efficient resolution of claims.
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
December 11, 2026 @ 9 – 10:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community.
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
December 8, 2026 @ 8 – 9:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
The Infrastructure Committee advocates for an infrastructure system critical to meeting the growing needs of Orange County’s residents and businesses. Whether it’s increased investment in the county’s roads and highway system, or increasing the supply of quality drinking water, OCBC works to make sure Orange County is able to meet the demands of a growing population and expanding economy.
Workforce Committee Meeting
December 2, 2026 @ 9 – 10 a.m.
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602
Comprised of leaders in business, academia, and government, the Workforce Committee meets throughout the course of the year to discuss a variety of issues relating to career readiness in Orange County.
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
November 13, 2026 @ 9 – 10:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community.
Housing Committee Meeting
November 1, 2026 @ 8 – 9:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
October 15, 2026 @ 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Location Pending
Comprised of leaders in business, academia and government, the Economic Development Committee meets throughout the course of the year to discuss a variety of issues relating to economic growth in Orange County.
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
October 9, 2026 @ 9 – 10:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community.