Orange County Business Council Hosts 2025 Legislative Day

Press Releases

IRVINE, CA (August 15, 2025) — Orange County’s federal, state and regional legislative representatives shared updates and discussed issues impacting the nation’s sixth-most-populous county at Orange County Business Council’s (OCBC) 2025 Legislative Day on August 14 before a sold-out audience at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine.

The event connected elected officials with Orange County stakeholders to address issues vital to the region’s economic development. Modeled after OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy trips, the day-long program featured moderated discussions with legislators, followed by Q&A sessions, as well as lunch and networking opportunities. The Q&A portion allowed legislators to hear directly from business and community leaders about topics such as economic development, workforce, housing, and infrastructure.

OCBC 2025 Legislative Day

Event

August 14, 2025

Registration is now closed. OCBC’s Legislative Day will feature Orange County’s legislative delegation as they provide updates and participate in discussions centered on workforce, housing and infrastructure issues that are vital to the economic growth of our county.

Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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August 12, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614
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…

Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Board Members

Press Releases

IRVINE, CA (August 8, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Sydney Aylward, Relationship Executive of Government Banking for JPMorganChase, Duane Cave, President of Moulton Niguel Water District, and Thomas A. Turk, Ph.D., Interim Dean and Professor of Strategic Management of the Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University, have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors.

Bank of America: A Century of Economic Leadership in Orange County

Newsletter

This year, Bank of America celebrates 100 years of serving Orange County-marking a century of business leadership, strategic partnerships, and deep community investment. What began in 1925 with a single branch in Santa Ana has evolved into a network of 76 locations, supporting individuals, families, and businesses across one of the most dynamic regions in the country.

Shaping a Legacy Through Visionary Partnerships

Bank of America’s century in Orange County has been defined by deep and lasting partnerships with some of the region’s most visionary leaders – Charles C. Chapman, Walt Disney, Henry Segerstrom and longstanding business clients like Ganahl Lumber – each of whom helped shape the economic and cultural fabric of Southern California.

OCBC Announces California Jobs First Grant Winners

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IRVINE, CA (July 28, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is proud to announce the recipients of to $4.6 million in funding through the California Jobs First (CJF) initiative, supporting a range of high-impact, job-creating projects across Orange County. Since 2023, OCBC has served as the CJF Regional Convener for Orange County, leading a local collaborative composed of regional business leaders, labor representatives, California Native American Tribes, government agencies, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. Together, they identified priority projects aimed at boosting equitable economic development, preparing the region’s workforce for long-term success and uplifting underserved communities.

Orange County’s Emergency Response System: How Businesses Can Mobilize for Resilience During a Crisis

Event

July 23, 2025

When a crisis occurs, every second counts, and so does your business’s response. Join Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for an exclusive, in-person panel discussion that offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the County activates during major disasters. This program is designed to help business leaders understand and align with the County’s emergency response system while also providing actionable insights on communication and coordination planning. Be ready when it counts. Learn how to mobilize your business for crisis readiness and resilience.

Panelists: Michelle Anderson, CEM, CA-PEM (Orange County Sheriff’s Department), Matt Olson (Orange County Fire Authority), Carrie Braun (County of Orange)

Moderated by: Jeff Ball (Orange County Business Council)