July 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
ARTIC, 2626 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
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.
June 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614
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. Contact Jesse Ben-Ron for meeting details.
June 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Dana Point Harbor
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. Contact Emily Jackson for meeting details.
June 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614
Join the upcoming Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. Contact George Boutros for meeting details.
June 10, 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…
IRVINE, CA (June 9, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Sarah Ghebrial has joined the organization as the new Vice President of Public Affairs.
“We are proud to welcome Sarah to our team,” said Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. “Her addition represents the work we have done in expanding OCBC’s role in promoting economic development for the region and will help OCBC amplify its role as a dependable resource for local businesses and organizations.”
May 28, 2025
Tariffs are shaping the future of global business and understanding them is essential. Orange County Business Council and The Richard Nixon Foundation invite you to join us for a high-impact discussion that explores the purpose and structure of tariffs, as well as the operational and strategic considerations companies must evaluate in today’s evolving trade environment. Our panel of industry and policy experts will break down what business leaders need to know and how to proactively position their organization for long-term resilience. Whether you manage business strategy or public relations, this is a timely opportunity to gain clarity and walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your approach to trade policy.
Panelists: Kevin Depew (RSM US LLP), TJ McCree (Cathay Bank), Dr. Christopher Schwarz (UCI), Charron Ricks (UPS Supply Chain Solutions), Jeff Ball (Moderator)
May 16, 2024
OCBC’s Health Care Forum features CEOs, presidents and executives from Orange County’s largest hospitals and health care systems who discuss innovations and critical issues effecting the industry, employers and residents in the nation’s sixth largest county.
OCBC 2026 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors Sponsor Opportunities SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED. Thursday, February 26, 2026 Disneyland Hotel Sold Out Sponsorships: Title Sponsor, Platinum Sponsor, VIP Reception Sponsor Additional Event Details Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsor VIP Reception Sponsor Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Automobile Club of Southern California CalOptima Health Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics Chapman University, Argyros College of Business & Economics Charter Communications Ednovate Farmers & Merchants Bank First Pacific Bank Girl Scouts of Orange County Goodwill of Orange County HNTB Idea Hall Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Nossaman LLP Orange County Department of Education Orange County REALTORS® Port of Long Beach Rady Children’s Health Rancho Mission Viejo SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union South Orange County Community College District Transportation Corridor Agencies UCI Health University of California, Irvine U.S. Bank Vice Chair Katrina Foley, Orange County Board of Supervisors – Fifth District WSP Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. [email protected]
April 29, 2025
More than 60 healthcare leaders joined industry experts for “Navigating Healthcare Costs: Business Insights for Competitive Benefits & Sustainable Savings.” Panelists included Chris Arias, Executive Director of Business Development at OCBC investor MemorialCare, Ron Scaffidi, Benefits Consultant of The Baldwin Group, and Lester Morales, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Next Impact, LLC. The event offered practical strategies for managing healthcare costs while maintaining competitive benefits, highlighting alternative solutions, cost-control methods for small to mid-sized employers and guidance for those concerned about administrative capacity.
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