OCBC 2026 Health Care Forum
May 6, 2026
Registration is open! Join OCBC’s Health Care Forum, “Behind Every Breakthrough: Driving Clinical Innovation and Impact in Orange County.”
Economic Development Committee Meeting
December 3, 2025 @ 8 – 9:30 a.m.
847 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
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.
Workforce Committee Meeting
December 2, 2025 @ 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.
OCBC 2026 Sacramento Advocacy Trip
March 23-24, 2026
SOLD OUT! OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip offers attendees the opportunity to meet with legislative leaders and to help shape policies that impact workforce, infrastructure, housing and other important issues to the business community of the nation’s sixth most populous county.
OCBC 2026 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors
February 26, 2026
Event registration is now closed. OCBC’s Annual Dinner is an evening dedicated to recognizing investments in OC, looking to the future toward exciting opportunities, and installing the new 2026 OCBC Board of Directors.
OCBC Welcomes New Board Member
IRVINE, CA (November 14, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Arthur Black, Principal Transportation Planner for LSA Associates, Inc., has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors.
“I am honored to have this community leader join our board of directors,” said Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “His insights and talents will be invaluable for the Business Council as we continue to advance the economic development of the nation’s sixth most populous county.”
OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities
OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities Wednesday, September 16, 2026 The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel Sponsorships Sold Out: VIP Reception Sponsor Additional Event Details Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon Deadline for ad inclusion and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Kaiser Permanente ACC-OC CalCPA Orange County Long Beach Chapter First Pacific Bank Goodwill of Orange County Haskell & White LSA Associates, Inc Michael Baker International PNC Bank RevHub OC UCI Chief Executive Roundtable Corporate Sponsors Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. [email protected]
OCBC/CSUF 32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities
OCBC/CSUF 32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities Thursday, October 22, 2026 Hyatt Regency Irvine Sponsorships Sold Out: Title Sponsor Additional Event Details Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon Deadline for ad inclusion and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Contact Lauren Martin, OCBC Director of Events, at [email protected]. Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Gold Sponsor PNC Bank Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. [email protected]
OCBC 2026 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities
OCBC 2026 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Hyatt Regency Irvine Sponsorships Sold Out: Breakfast Sponsor Additional Event Details Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon Deadline for ad inclusion and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Breakfast Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Orange County REALTORS® Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. [email protected]
Prop 36: Bridging the Gap Between Voter Intent & Action
February 11, 2026
Public safety and quality of life are essential to a strong business climate, and California voters made their expectations clear with the passage of Proposition 36 in 2024. Join Orange County Business Council on Wednesday, February 11, from 12 PM – 2 PM (PST) at Orange Coast College for a timely discussion on the implementation process of Prop 36 and the growing gap between voter intent and state action, as the law moves forward without sufficient funding to support enforcement and local implementation.
This free event brings together Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, California State Senator Catherine Blakespear, Orange County Senior Assistant District Attorney Robert Mestman, and Irvine Police Department Chief Michael Kent to examine how implementation gaps affect business operations and community safety. Attendees will also receive tools to engage the administration for funding support and learn practical strategies for partnering with law enforcement to combat emerging crime trends and report crime more effectively.
As employers and job creators, the business community plays a critical role in advocating for policies that enhance public safety and protect the quality of life in Orange County, ensuring this region remains a place where businesses and communities can thrive.
Space is limited. RSVP below to secure your seat.
Speakers: Sheriff Don Barnes (Orange County Sheriff’s Department), California State Senator Catherine Blakespear (CA – District 38), The Honorable Robert Mestman (Senior Assistant District Attorney, Orange County), Michael Kent (Irvine Police Department)
Moderated by: Paul Simonds (OCBC)