Jan222024 Jan 22, 2024 Image courtesy of FivePoint As a major employer and economic leader in Southern California, FivePoint’s Great Park Neighborhoods has designated Irvine as an emerging hub for jobs and innovation. The city’s economic vitality, high-growth industries, and low unemployment are just some of the reasons why residents have chosen to live and work in Irvine.
Jan222024 Jan 22, 2024 Photo courtesy of Clay Lacy Aviation Clay Lacy Aviation has partnered with another California aviation company to install Southern California’s first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport. The installation is part of Lacy’s planned redevelopment at JWA.
Jan222024 Jan 22, 2024 Image courtesy of Disneyland Resort To help develop, prepare and empower Orange County’s workforce, Disneyland Resort provides career readiness opportunities to Anaheim students and residents through its community workforce development initiative. The resort recently awarded its annual workforce development grants to nonprofit organizations including Anaheim Union High School District, My Day Counts and Anaheim Family YMCA. Over the last six years, Disney has provided more than $6.5 million in financial support and countless hours by Disney VoluntEARS, impacting more than 10,000 lives.
Jan222024 Jan 22, 2024 Photo courtesy of RSCCD Rancho Santiago Community College District’s (RSCCD) latest Economic Impact Report reveals that the district, which consists of Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College, added nearly $2 billion in income to Orange County’s economy while former students employed in the county workforce contributed $1.5 billion in income. The data affirms the district’s goal to provide education and training to ensure that students move into high-paying jobs in Orange County.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Photo courtesy of Goodwill of Orange County Goodwill of Orange County opened its second store in the city of Orange on December 8th. The new store will serve a growing demand in North Orange, as well as Villa Park and Anaheim Hills. With the goal of doubling its retail footprint and impact in OC over the next 10 years, the new store marks the second new location toward that goal. Goodwill of Orange County marks its 100th anniversary in 2024.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Photo courtesy of Hoag Hoag recently achieved a cardiac medical milestone by successfully implanting the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker. Smaller than a AAA battery, the pacemaker system, known as AVEIR™ DR, by Abbott, treats patients with various slow or abnormal heart rhythms. Hoag is one of a few initial sites in the country to participate in the launch of this new technology.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Image courtesy of CHOC Children’s HealthCare of California, the parent company of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, the parent company of Rady Children Hospital-San Diego (Rady Children’s), have entered into an agreement to merge CHOC and Rady Children’s under a single parent entity called Rady Children’s Health. The merger between the two nationally recognized pediatric health systems is expected to help with recruitment and retention of workforce talent. CHOC’s President and CEO, Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, and Rady Children’s President and CEO, Patricio A. Frias, MD, will be appointed co-CEOs of the new parent company.
Jan82024 Jan 8, 2024 Image courtesy of The Orange County Register (Composite by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) Orange County Business Council has always been recognized as the key organization where leaders come together to focus on critical issues. This distinction was recently highlighted when 18 OCBC investors were highlighted in The Orange County Register’s 2023 list of most influential people in Orange County Five of the leaders recognized are members of the OCBC Board of Directors. Congratulations to Jeff Ball – President and CEO of OCBC, Michael Hunn – Chief Executive Officer of CalOptima Health, Darrell Johnson – Chief Executive Officer of Orange County Transportation Authority, Steven Oh – Senior Vice President for Development of Related California and William Shopoff – President and CEO of Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P. for this recognition. Leaders from eight additional organizations who are represented on OCBC’s Board of Directors were also recognized, as well as five partner organizations that work closely with OCBC. The engagement of influential leaders is critical to OCBC’s work in driving economic development for the nation’s sixth most populous county. The OC Register recognized OCBC as Orange County’s leading promoter of business and community development. To get involved with OCBC and engage with local leaders, contact OCBC Vice President of Investor Relations Carl Heft.
Dec112023 Dec 11, 2023 The U.S. Department of Labor has approved OC Pathways’—the Orange County Department of Education’s career technical education (CTE) program—newly launched apprenticeship program. The program, led by a countywide consortium of industry leaders and organizations, aligns with Gov. Newsom’s statewide goal to create 500,000 apprenticeships by 2029. The U.S. Department of Labor’s approval, during National Apprenticeship Week, highlights OC Pathway’s efforts to expand apprenticeship courses for learners, creating talent pipelines while supporting the economy and underserved communities.
Dec112023 Dec 11, 2023 Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) was recognized by National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) 2022 Utility Green Pricing Program as one of the top U.S. green power providers in 2022. Also known as a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), OCPA exceeded the mandatory state requirements for the purchase of renewable energy as well as its voluntary renewable energy goals for retail service during its first year. OCPA serves over 230,000 customers in Orange County offering clean energy from solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric sources.
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