OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner
September 16, 2026
Registration is closed. Join us as we celebrate and thank the courageous first responders and frontline heroes who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of OC.
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
December 9, 2025 @ 8 – 9:30 a.m.
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, 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.
OCBC 2026 Legislative Day
July 21, 2026
Registration 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.
OCBC 2026 Health Care Forum
May 6, 2026
Registration is now closed. 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 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW CLOSED. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel Sold Out Sponsorships: Title, Platinum and VIP Reception Sponsors Additional Event Details Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon Deadline for sponsorships is Thursday, August 27. Deadline for ads and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Tuesday, September 1. Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsor VIP Reception Sponsor Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors AT&T Bank of America Golden West College Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council Orange County United Way Port of Long Beach South Orange County Community College District Uber Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. 241lmartin@ocbc.org