OCBC’s BIZPAC Endorses Local Candidates for 2022 Orange County Elections

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IRVINE, CA — November 3, 2022 — Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC announced it has endorsed numerous candidates seeking election to local city and county offices in Orange County. “Local elected leadership is a key component to realizing Orange County’s economic and quality of life goals, and it’s important for business to collaborate with and support our partners in government,” said Jennifer Bullard, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) SVP of Advocacy and Government Affairs. “OCBC’s BIZPAC is proud to support these public servants and community leaders in their campaigns for local office in Orange County.” The candidates who have received BIZPAC’s endorsement include: Doug Chaffee, Orange County Supervisor, District 4 Kim Nguyen, Orange County Supervisor, District 2 Gloria Ma’ae, Anaheim City Council, District 2 Natalie Rubalcava, Anaheim City Council, District 3 Natalie Meeks, Anaheim City Council, District 6 Steve Jones, Garden Grove Mayor Tony Strickland, Huntington Beach City Council Farrah Khan, Irvine Mayor Anthony Kuo, Irvine City Council John Park, Irvine City Council Wendy Bucknam, Mission Viejo City Council, District 5 Erik Weigand, Newport Beach City Council, District 3 Robyn Grant, Newport Beach City Council, District 4 Mark Murphy, Orange Mayor Arianna Barrios, Orange City Council, District 1 Kathy Tavoularis, Orange City Council, District 3 Denis Bilodeau, Orange City Council, District 4 John Gyllenhammer, Orange City Council, District 6 Phil Bacerra, Santa Ana City Council, Ward 4 David Penaloza, Santa Ana City Council, Ward 6 Austin Lombard, Tustin Mayor Carlos Rodriguez, Yorba Linda City Council   About OCBC’s BIZPAC Orange County Business Council’s Political Action Committee, BIZPAC, was established more than 20 years ago as a means to support candidates and ballot measures which promote and protect the public policy agenda of the Orange County Business Council. Media Contact: Jennifer Bullard Sr. Vice President, Advocacy and Government Affairs [email protected] 949-794-7215

LEADING CSUF ECONOMISTS PREDICT HARD-ISH LANDING FOR U.S. ECONOMY

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28th Annual Economic Forecast Conference co-hosted by CSUF and OCBC ANAHEIM, CA (October 28, 2022)—While the economy remains complex and traditional recession indicators are not pointing to a recession yet, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) economists Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka forecasted an eventual recession that could last through 2024 at the 28th Annual Economic Forecast Conference. The October 27 conference, a collaboration of California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Orange County Business Council (OCBC), also marked the release of the 2023 CSUF Economic Forecast Report. Dr. Anil Puri is the Provost Emeritus and founding Director of the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting at CSUF and Dr. Mira Farka, an Associate Professor of Economics, serves as the Co-director of the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting at CSUF. Puri, who has served as dean of the College of Business and Economics at CSUF, most recently served as CSUF’s interim provost and vice president of academic affairs. Farka has been published in academic journals and is a nationally recognized economist for the accuracy of her forecasts. Both shared insights into the current economic environment including recessionary risks, stagflation and potential limitations for growth locally and nationwide before an audience of more than 350 attendees. New to this year’s conference was a panel of commercial real estate and banking experts who examined interest rate risks, post-pandemic trends and projected market conditions. Panelists included Allen Buchanan, Principal at Lee & Associates Real Estate Services, Jeff Manley, Senior Managing Director and Board Member of Savills USA, and Michael Nguyen, Managing Director, Real Estate Banking at Banc of California. Jeff Ball, President and Chief Executive Officer of OCBC, served as moderator. The 28th Annual Economic Forecast Conference was sponsored by title sponsor Commercial Bank of California and presenting sponsor Experian. About Orange County Business Council For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance the economic development of the nation’s sixth largest county, Orange County. The Council’s initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a supply and range of housing, and developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit ocbc.org. Media Contact: Lizz Mishreki, APR Vice President of Communications Orange County Business Council [email protected]

2022 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED BY ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL

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2022 OCBC Legislative Scorecard Measures OC Elected Leaders on Business Priorities IRVINE, CA (October 25, 2022)—Orange County Business Council (OCBC) today announced its 2022 Legislators of the Year—Senator Pat Bates and Assemblymembers Phillip Chen and Tom Daly. The three leaders were honored for representing Orange County’s business priorities in Sacramento and scored highest among their peers on the 2022 OCBC Legislative Scorecard. OCBC’s annual Legislative Scorecard measures and compares how well Orange County’s elected leaders in the State Legislature aligned with OCBC’s policy priorities, including its core initiatives of economic development, infrastructure, workforce and housing. OCBC identified 18 bills as most critical to Orange County’s business community and regional economy. Senator Bates (36th District, Laguna Niguel) aligned with OCBC on 11 out of 12 votes, while Assemblymembers Chen (55th District, Yorba Linda) and Daly (69th District, Anaheim) aligned with OCBC 100% of the time on 16 votes each. These votes included support for a bill establishing CARE Courts to better address homelessness locally and opposition to onerous, anti-jobs mandates on businesses, including several last-minute proposals imposing far-reaching, economically infeasible environmental regulations without proper time for stakeholder engagement. “It’s my privilege to recognize Senator Bates and Assemblymembers Chen and Daly for their dedicated service to Orange County,” said Jeff Ball, OCBC’s President and CEO. “OCBC commends their commitment to growing the workforce and advancing economic development in our region. Businesses need champions in Sacramento now more than ever, and these three legislators showed up for business with not only their voice, but their votes.” Senator Bates and Assemblymember Daly are serving their final terms in the Legislature this year and OCBC thanks them for their consistent and crucial partnerships with the business community not only during this session, but throughout their tenure. OCBC’s annual Legislative Scorecard is a tool that holds elected officials accountable for how they represent the driver of Orange County’s global economy—it’s business sector. In an increasingly difficult legislative and regulatory climate for businesses to operate in Orange County and California, OCBC had a 61% success rate on killing bad legislation and securing the passage of supported legislation this year. To view the 2022 OCBC Legislative Scorecard, visit www.ocbc.org. About Orange County Business Council For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community working with government and academia to enhance Orange County’s economic development. OCBC is comprised of the region’s most influential businesses and organizations working to assure effective investment in infrastructure, an education system that produces skilled workers, growth of venture capital and high-tech companies, and a range of housing for the workforce. Member organizations include  businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org. MEDIA CONTACT:  Lizz Mishreki, APR  Vice President of Communications, Orange County Business Council  [email protected]

OCBC’s BIZPAC Endorses Reps. Lou Correa, Young Kim and Michelle Steel for Congressional Re-Elections

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BIZPAC also announces endorsements of State Senate and Assembly candidates. IRVINE, CA — October 19, 2022 —Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC announced it has endorsed U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (46th District), Young Kim (40th District) and Michelle Steel (45th District) in each of their bids for reelection to Congress. “OCBC’s BIZPAC is pleased to support these proven leaders,” said Jennifer Bullard, OCBC SVP of Advocacy and Government Affairs. “Congressman Correa continues to exemplify bipartisan leadership in D.C. and deeply understands how OCBC’s priorities for economic development, workforce and infrastructure investments are key to Orange County’s quality of life.  Congresswoman Kim is a pro-business advocate with a track record of advancing Orange County’s economic competitiveness. Congresswoman Steel has been an ardent supporter of business issues, large and small, throughout her tenure in elected office and tirelessly fights for taxpayers.” In addition to its endorsements of Correa, Kim, and Steel, OCBC’s BIZPAC also announced its support for candidates in various State Senate and Assembly races throughout Orange County. The candidates who have received BIZPAC’s endorsement include: Young Kim – CA 40th Congressional District Michelle Steel – CA 45th District Lou Correa – CA 46th Congressional District Kelly Seyarto – CA State Senate 32nd District Tom Umberg – CA State Senate 34th District Janet Nguyen – CA State Senate 36th District Matt Gunderson – CA State Senate 38th District Phillip Chen – CA State Assembly 59th District Sharon Quirk-Silva – CA State Assembly 67th District Avelino Valencia – CA State Assembly 68th District Diane Dixon – CA State Assembly 72nd District Cottie Petrie-Norris – CA State Assembly 73rd District Laurie Davies – CA State Assembly 74th District Additional announcements coming soon. About OCBC’s BIZPAC Orange County Business Council’s Political Action Committee, BIZPAC, was established more than 20 years ago as a means to support candidates and ballot measures which promote and protect the public policy agenda of the Orange County Business Council. Media Contact: Jennifer Bullard Sr. Vice President, Advocacy and Government Affairs [email protected] 949-794-7215

2022-23 ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY INDICATORS REPORT LAUNCHED

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Since 2010, the annual report rates how the nation’s sixth largest county is performing in education, health, housing, income, infrastructure and the economy. IRVINE, CA (October 7, 2022)—Local experts representing education, housing development,  academia and consumer products discussed insights from the 2022-23 Orange County Community Indicators Report at the report’s rollout hosted by the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) October 4 in Anaheim. Presented in partnership with steering committee members CalOptima Health, First 5 Orange County, Orange County Community Foundation, Orange County United Way and OCBC, the annual assessment takes a deep dive into the economy, housing, income, education, health and infrastructure of the nation’s sixth largest county. Panelists included Vice President, Land Entitlement and Land and Housing Development at Brookfield Residential Properties and OCBC Board Chair David Bartlett, Professor of Child Development and Educational Studies at Fullerton College Jennifer Kinkel, Associate Professor of Finance and Faculty Director of the Center for Investment and Wealth Management at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Christopher Schwarz, and Senior Vice President, Customer Leadership Retail-West Zone at The Coca-Cola Company Mini Walia. Moderated by OCBC Chief Economic Advisor Dr. Wallace Walrod, topics discussed included the impact of home prices on employee recruitment and retention, the consequences of COVID-19 guidelines on mental health for teens, and a special feature on remote work trends. The title sponsor of the 2022-23 Orange County Community Indicators Report and Rollout was Amazon. Platinum sponsors included Cathay Bank, City of Hope Orange County, and Orange County Regional Consortium. For upcoming OCBC events, including the 28th Annual Economic Forecast Conference presented with California State University, Fullerton on October 27, visit www.ocbc.org/events. About Orange County Business Council For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance Orange County’s economic development. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a supply and range of housing for the workforce, developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth, and quality of life. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org. Photo credit: © Tsutsumida Pictures MEDIA CONTACT:  Lizz Mishreki, APR  Vice President of Communications, Orange County Business Council  [email protected]

2022 HEALTH CARE FORUM PANELISTS AGREE ON STRONGER COLLABORATION

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Orange County Business Council hosts diverse panel of health care experts IRVINE, CA (August 10, 2022)—Physicians and leaders representing a spectrum of Orange County health care providers discussed innovations in patient wellness, health equity and critical issues impacting the industry at the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) “Embracing Change in Health Care” 2022 Health Care Forum held August 4 in Newport Beach. Moderated by City of Hope, Orange County President Annette Walker, panelists included President and Chief Executive Officer of MemorialCare Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer for Providence Southern California Dr. Susan Huang, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Hoag Kathy Azeez-Narain, Medical Director and Chief of Staff at Southern California Permanente Medical Group of Orange County Dr. Todd Newton, and Chief Strategy Officer for UCI Health Tatyana Popkova. Panelists discussed the role of healthcare benefits in workforce retention, how giving patients a voice in developing programs and services is one way to shape health equity, and how backgrounds outside of healthcare, such as high-tech, are a signal as to how the industry is focusing on innovation. Panelists also agreed that if there was a silver lining to the pandemic it was seeing how the healthcare industry in Orange County came together for one purpose—to serve the community. In terms of collaborating with the Orange County workforce for the purpose of employee retention, panelists encouraged employers to include them—healthcare providers—when building out employee benefits programs. Jena Jensen, VP, Chief Advocacy and Public Policy Officer at CHOC and past Chair of OCBC’s Board of Directors served as emcee. Title sponsor of the 2022 Health Care Forum was City of Hope, Orange County. Gold sponsors included Hoag, Kaiser Permanente, MemorialCare, and UCI Health while Providence Healthcare was the silver sponsor. About Orange County Business Council For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance Orange County’s economic development. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a supply and range of housing, and developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth. Member organizations include  businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org. Photo credit: © Tsutsumida Pictures MEDIA CONTACT:  Lizz Mishreki, APR  Vice President of Communications, Orange County Business Council  [email protected]

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL’S 12th ANNUAL “TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET” AWARDS

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Who turns red tape into red carpet in your community? IRVINE, CA (July 24, 2022)—Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has announced the opening of nominations for its 12th annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards. The awards honor local agencies, leaders, programs, and public-private sector partnerships that cut through red tape and encourage jobs and economic growth in Orange County. Since its inception in 2010, the Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards program has grown to include over 40 nominees annually, including cities, special districts and educational institutions, among others, that showcase groundbreaking and cost-reducing government programs in Orange County. The awards program has inspired organizations across the state of California to create similar recognition programs including the California Association for Local Economic Development’s annual “Awards of Excellence” program and the Inland Empire Economic Partnership’s “Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet” awards. Award categories include Business Retention and Expansion, Building & Land Reuse and Community Revitalization, Incorporating Innovative Technology, and Sustainable and Green Development. The Public-Private Partnership Award is presented to the nominee demonstrating a steadfast commitment to public-private collaboration, while the Leadership in Public Service awards honors an outstanding leader in the public sector who is advancing economic development in the community. Entries are judged by a group of Orange County Business Council board members representing a diverse professional background. Winners will be recognized at an in-person awards reception on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Irvine. Past winners have included Fullerton’s CARES Act Programs, Santa Ana’s Heroes Landing, Irvine’s IrvineREADY!, Placentia’s Veterans Village, Huntington Beach’s OneHB Supporting Local Business, County of Orange Chief Executive Officer Frank Kim, and the County of Orange Clerk-Recorder for its Hitched at Honda Center event. IF YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: Nomination Application: Online Application Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 9, 2022 Submit Application: Online Entry Fee: $125 per nomination. No limit on application submissions. Awards Reception: Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Irvine. For more information: Visit www.ocbc.org/event/TurningRedTapeIntoRedCarpet or contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager, at 949.794.7209 or [email protected].   About Orange County Business Council For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance Orange County’s economic development. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a supply and range of housing for the workforce, developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth, and quality of life. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org.

PANELISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 HEALTH CARE FORUM

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Experts to focus on change in health care IRVINE, CA (July 5, 2022)—The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) today announced its panelists for the 2022 Health Care Forum “Embracing Change in Health Care.” The Forum, which will feature a candid conversation with Orange County’s health care leaders as they discuss embracing change in the industry and innovations in patient wellness, will take place Thursday, August 4 at 8 a.m. in Newport Beach. Moderated by City of Hope, Orange County President Annette Walker, panelists include: Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, MemorialCare Dr. Susan Huang, Chief Medical Officer, Providence Southern California Kathy Azeez-Narain, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Hoag Dr. Todd Newton, Medical Director, and Chief of Staff, Southern California Permanente Medical Group of Orange County Tatyana Popkova, Chief Strategy Officer, UCI Health The forum, which includes breakfast, will be held at Lido House in Newport Beach, CA. For details and registration, visit www.ocbc.org. Title sponsor of the 2022 Health Care Forum is City of Hope, Orange County. Gold sponsors include Hoag, Kaiser Permanente, MemorialCare, and UCI Health. Silver sponsor is Providence Healthcare. About Orange County Business CouncilFor over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance Orange County’s economic development. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a supply and range of housing for the workforce, developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth, and quality of life. Member organizations include businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org. # # # MEDIA CONTACT: Lizz Mishreki, APR Vice President of Communications, Orange County Business Council [email protected]

2022 ENERGY FORUM PANELISTS REMAIN HOPEFUL IN ACHIEVING LOCAL AND GLOBAL ENERGY GOALS

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Orange County Business Council hosts diverse panel of energy industry experts   IRVINE, CA (June 16, 2022)—Experts representing a broad spectrum of the energy industry discussed how critical issues impacting the business community and ways key stakeholders can collaborate to meet state-mandated energy goals at the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) “Embracing Change in the Energy Revolution” Energy Forum held June 15, 2022 at The Cove at UCI.    “California’s Climate Goals and What’s at Stake,” the first panel, included Linda Morales, Principal Manager of Air and Climate Policy, Regulatory Affairs at Southern California Edison, Joseph S. Avila, Senior Director of Energy Policy and Strategy at Southern California Gas Company, and Dr. Mark Nechodom, Vice President of Upstream Strategy at Western States Petroleum Association. Moderated by Rick Nogueira, Region Manager, Middle Market Banking for Orange County and Inland Empire for JPMorgan Chase and OCBC Board Member, topics discussed included how taking cues from other countries, as well as repurposing existing infrastructure in the United States, all while weighing health and economic impacts, together contribute to adopting clean energy solutions.  The second panel, “The Technology That Will Enable Our Energy Revolution,” featured Jack Brouwer, Ph.D., Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center and Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine, Todd Campbell, Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Clean Energy Fuels, and Tanya Peacock, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Policy at Bloom Energy. The panel was moderated by Jodi Duva, Vice President, Orange Coast for Cox Business and OCBC Board Member. Panelists discussed how working together, even with the petroleum industry, is critical to meeting policy goals. Both panels acknowledged the petroleum industry for the work its doing to work toward the same goals.   Title Sponsor of the 2022 Energy Forum was Southern California Edison. Gold Sponsor was Southern  California Gas, while Silver Sponsors included AT&T, Orange County Education and Research Institute, and Verizon. The next Forum hosted by Orange County Business Council will be the Health Care Forum on August 4, 2022. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org   About Orange County Business Council For over 25 years, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has been representing and promoting the region’s business community together with government and academia to enhance Orange County’s economic development. The Council’s core initiatives include advocating for adequate investment in regional and statewide infrastructure, education development that leads to a competitive workforce, advocating for a supply and range of housing for the workforce, developing pro-business solutions that lead to economic growth, and quality of life. Member organizations include  businesses and local organizations representing a diverse cross section of industries including biomedical, construction, education, financial services, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, nonprofit, real estate, technology, tourism, transportation, real estate and utilities. For more information, visit www.ocbc.org.    #  #  #  MEDIA CONTACT:  Lizz Mishreki, APR  Vice President of Communications, Orange County Business Council  [email protected]  

Orange County Business Council Hosts Annual Dinner and Installation of Board of Directors

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IRVINE, CA (April 22, 2022)—The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) installed its 2022 Board of Directors at its annual dinner on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Nearly 700 Orange County business and community leaders attended the event.  Steve Churm, Chair Emeritus, served as emcee for the program.   The Business community was honored to welcome Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva to lead the pledge of allegiance and Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Orange who delivered the invocation. The evening welcomed new OCBC President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Ball who assumed the position in January 2022; this was Ball’s first time to host the annual dinner as CEO.  He replaces former OCBC President and CEO Lucy Dunn who retired after 16 years leading the organization. Dave Bartlett of Brookfield Properties was installed as the incoming 2022 Board Chair.   Chair Bartlett delivered impactful and inspiring remarks detailing the work the business community has ahead under his leadership.  The program also recognized outgoing 2021 Board Chair Jena Jensen of CHOC.  Fifty community and business leaders representing a diverse set of industry sectors such as housing, healthcare, tourism, hospitality, academia, transportation, engineering,  construction, life sciences, energy, telecommunications, and banking took an oath and were installed to the Board of Directors for the 2022 calendar year. Former NASA astronaut and New York Times bestselling author, television personality and Columbia University Professor Mike Massimino, Ph.D. served as featured keynote sharing his inspirational story of perseverance to be selected as an astronaut for NASA missions. The evening would not have been possible without the support of Orange County Business Council’s many sponsors including title sponsor the Orange County Register, platinum sponsor Amazon, while the University of California, Irvine sponsored the VIP Reception. Gold sponsors include Brookfield Residential, Disneyland Resort, Experian, and Five Point Holdings. Silver sponsors included Automobile Club, Bank of America, Building Industry Association, Boeing, Chase, City of Hope Orange County, Clay Lacy Aviation, HNTB, Kaiser Permanente, Ontario International Airport, SDGE, SoCal Gas, Southern California Edison and US Bank. Bronze sponsors include American Career College & West Coast University, Anaheim Public Utilities, AT&T, CalOptima, California State University, Fullerton; Charter Communications, Chevron, Cox Business, CSUF College of Business, Curt Pringle & Associates, FSB Public Affairs, Girl Scouts of Orange County, Goodwill of Orange County, Holland & Knight, Idea Hall, Jamboree Housing, LSA, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; MemorialCare, Nossaman LLP, Orange Catholic Foundation, Orange County Department of Education, Rancho Mission Viejo, SCAG, South OC Community College District, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Tri Point Homes, University of Massachusetts Global, UPS, Verizon, WSP USA and Wells Fargo. About Orange County Business Council Orange County Business Council represents and promotes the business community, working with government and academia, to enhance Orange County’s economic development and prosperity in order to preserve a high quality of life. OCBC is comprised of the region’s most influential global businesses and organizations in the region, working to assure effective investment in infrastructure, an advanced education system that produces skilled workers, growth of venture capital and high tech companies, and housing solutions for the workforce.  OCBC membership is comprised of some of the world’s largest global corporate leaders as well as representation from local government and academia.  For more information, visit www.ocbc.org.   #  #  # MEDIA CONTACT: Lizz Mishreki, APR Vice President of Communications, Orange County Business Council [email protected]