Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Orange County Business Council (OCBC) The Home of Orange County ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ocbc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-12/) - August 12, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m. 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 Legislative Day](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-legislative-day/) - July 21, 2026 Registration is open! 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 First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-first-responders-dinner/) - September 16, 2026 Nominations are open! Event details coming soon. - [International Business Attraction Meeting](https://ocbc.org/international-business-attraction-meeting/) - June 26, 2026 @ 10 - 11 a.m. The International Business Attraction Committee promotes Orange County to international firms by highlighting its innovation ecosystem, global talent base and key industries such as life sciences, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and consumer and lifestyle products and services. Through cross‑border partnerships and global collaboration, the committee works to strengthen Orange County’s position as a leading destination for international business. Meetings are hybrid. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-29/) - December 11, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-28/) - November 13, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-27/) - October 9, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-26/) - September 11, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-25/) - August 14, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-24/) - July 10, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-23/) - June 12, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [OCBC 2026 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-legislative-day-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2026 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities Tuesday, July 21, 2026Hyatt Regency IrvineSold Out Sponsorships: Title Sponsor, 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 Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Orange County - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-17/) - December 8, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-16/) - October 6, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-15/) - August 4, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-11/) - November 1, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-10/) - August 11, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-15/) - December 2, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m. 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. - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-14/) - September 9, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m. 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. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-12/) - October 15, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-11/) - July 16, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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. - [Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-welcomes-new-board-members-4/) - IRVINE, CA (May 14, 2026) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced that Josh Smith, Vice President of School and Community Relations for SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, and Drew Zinser, Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships for Angels Baseball, have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [Orange County Community Indicators Report Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-community-indicators-report-sponsor-opportunities/) - 2027 Orange County Community Indicators Report Sponsor Opportunities Report Rollout Date Coming Soon Additional Report Details Sponsor Opportunities Coming Soon Deadline for ad inclusion and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Friday, October 23, 2026. Contact Carl Heft, OCBC Vice President of Investor Relations, at cheft@ocbc.org. Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon Thank you sponsors! Title - [OCBC Removes Position on AB 2059 Following Amendments](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-removes-position-on-ab-2059-following-amendments/) - The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is removing its position on AB 2059 (Wilson) following recent amendments that substantially narrowed the scope of the bill. - [OCBC 2027 Sacramento Advocacy Trip​ Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2027-sacramento-advocacy-trip-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2027 Sacramento Advocacy Trip​ Sponsor Opportunities Trip Dates: April 6-7, 2027 Additional Event Details Sponsor Opportunities Coming Soon Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor OC Legislative Reception & Dinner Sponsor Lunch Briefing Sponsors Breakfast Sponsor Issue Sponsors Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. 241lmartin@ocbc.org - [OCBC 2027 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2027-sacramento-advocacy-trip/) - April 6-7, 2027 Event details coming soon. - [OCBC/CSUF 32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-csuf-32nd-annual-economic-forecast-conference/) - October 22, 2026 Event details coming soon. - [OCBC 2026 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/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." - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-9/) - May 12, 2026 @ 8 - 9 a.m. The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. - [Orange County Business Council Hosts 2026 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-hosts-2026-health-care-forum/) - IRVINE, CA (May 7, 2026) — Executives from Orange County hospital systems and health care providers examined how clinical innovation translates into real‑world impact across Orange County at Orange County Business Council's (OCBC) 2026 Health Care Forum, “Behind Every Breakthrough: Driving Clinical Innovation and Impact in Orange County” before an audience of 200 local business leaders on May 6 in Huntington Beach. - [OCBC, AT&T Collaborate to Provide 60 Laptops to Orange County Students](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-att-collaborate-to-provide-60-laptops-to-orange-county-students/) - Santa Ana, CA (March 11, 2026) — Dozens of Orange County students will gain critical access to technology this spring through a collaboration between Orange County Business Council (OCBC) and AT&T. Through a $20,000 community investment from AT&T, OCBC has purchased approximately 60 laptops to support low-income families and help close the digital divide in Orange County. - [OCBC, AT&T Collaborate to Provide 60 Laptops to Orange County Students](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-att-collaborate-to-provide-60-laptops-to-orange-county-students-2/) - Garden Grove, CA (April 29, 2026) — Dozens of Orange County students will gain critical access to technology this spring through a collaboration between Orange County Business Council (OCBC) and AT&T. - [AB 1790 (Connolly), OCBC OPPOSE, Passed Out of Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee](https://ocbc.org/ab-1790-connolly-ocbc-oppose-passed-out-of-assembly-revenue-and-taxation-committee/) - Orange County Business Council remains opposed to AB 1790 (Connolly), legislation that would repeal California’s longstanding water’s-edge election and move the state toward mandatory worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. On April 27, the bill advanced out of the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on a 4-2 vote and now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. - [OCBC 2025 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-health-care-forum/) - May 6, 2025 Registration now closed. The two-panel breakfast program will be discussing “Healthcare as an Economic Engine: Growth, Workforce and Sustainability” and “From Strategy to Impact: How Healthcare will Shape OC’s Future.” - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-22/) - May 8, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602 Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community. - [OCBC 2026 Health Care Forum Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-health-care-forum-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2026 Health Care Forum Sponsor Opportunities Wednesday, May 6, 2026The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton HotelSponsorships Sold Out: Title Sponsor Additional Event Details Deadline for ad inclusion and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Contact Lauren Martin, OCBC Vice President of Events & Special Projects, at lmartin@ocbc.org. Sponsor opportunities - [OCBC/CSUF 32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-csuf-32nd-annual-economic-forecast-conference-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC/CSUF 32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities Thursday, October 22, 2026Hyatt Regency IrvineSponsorships 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 lmartin@ocbc.org. Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Gold - [OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-first-responders-dinner-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities Wednesday, September 16, 2026The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton HotelSponsorships 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 VIP Reception Sponsor Gold - [AB 2059 (Wilson), OCBC SUPPORT IF AMENDED](https://ocbc.org/ab-2059-wilson-ocbc-support-if-amended/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC) supports AB 2059 (Wilson) if amended, which seeks to establish greater clarity and cost certainty in how vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation is applied to transportation projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). - [SB 1359 (Stern), OCBC OPPOSES](https://ocbc.org/sb-1359-stern-ocbc-opposes/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC) opposes SB 1359 (Stern), which would significantly alter the state’s approach to natural gas service obligations and accelerate electrification policies in ways that raise concerns for energy reliability, affordability and regulatory certainty across California. - [AB 1776 (Aguiar-Curry), OCBC OPPOSE](https://ocbc.org/ab-1776-ocbc-oppose/) - AB 1776 (Aguiar-Curry) would grant the state Attorney General broad authority to open investigations into any company, of any size, for virtually any reason. The bill also includes a private right of action that would allow unions, competitors and other third parties to bring lawsuits against businesses. This could lead to scenarios where neighboring businesses, such as grocery stores or competing entities, sue one another over alleged market dominance. - [AB 1790 (Connolly), OCBC OPPOSE](https://ocbc.org/ab-1790-connolly-ocbc-oppose/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC) opposes AB 1790 (Connolly), which would eliminate California’s water’s-edge election beginning in 2028 and require mandatory worldwide combined reporting for corporate taxpayers. OCBC is concerned that this proposal would significantly increase tax burdens on companies doing business in California while adding substantial complexity and uncertainty to the state’s tax system. - [SB 1075 (Reyes), OCBC OPPOSE](https://ocbc.org/sb-1075-reyes-ocbc-oppose/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC), opposes SB 1075 (Reyes), which would impose significant new constraints on local land use decision-making and create substantial uncertainty for businesses, infrastructure projects and economic development across California. At a high level, SB 1075 requires local governments to align land use decisions with state-approved community emissions reduction programs and environmental justice elements of general plans. In doing so, the bill limits local discretion and requires jurisdictions to prevent new or expanded uses that may contribute to air quality impacts, even when those uses are otherwise permitted under existing law. - [AB 2170 (Boerner), OCBC OPPOSE](https://ocbc.org/ab-2170-boerner-ocbc-oppose/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC), oppose AB 2170. While we appreciate the intent of AB 2170 to enhance community engagement and address environmental justice concerns, the bill would significantly expand the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in ways that increase costs, delay projects, and create new barriers to economic investment. AB 2170 eliminates key CEQA exemptions and ministerial pathways for projects located on industrially zoned land within or near broadly defined “overburdened communities,” requiring full environmental review regardless of a project’s actual impacts. This approach removes important tools that have helped streamline approvals for infill development, operational improvements, and job creating investments. - [AB 2418 (Gonzalez), OCBC SUPPORT](https://ocbc.org/ab-2418-gonzalez-ocbc-support/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC) supports AB 2418 (Gonzalez), which would improve the efficiency, transparency and predictability of the nonresidential building permit process, supporting economic development and job creation across California. - [SB 310 (Wiener) – DEFEATED, OCBC Victory Protects PAGA Reforms ](https://ocbc.org/sb-310-wiener-defeated-ocbc-victory-protects-paga-reforms/) - SB 310 would have undermined the progress made by the passage of Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) legislation two years ago, which curbed abusive lawsuits, reduced penalties for employers making good faith efforts to follow the law and encouraged faster and more efficient resolution of claims. - [OCBC Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards Honorees](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-awards-honorees/) - Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards Honorees 2026 Honorees Launched in 2010, Orange County Business Council’s groundbreaking awards program, Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet, has become a model program implemented by cities across the country. The awards honor outstanding local agencies, programs and public-private partnerships that cut through red tape and encourage jobs - [OCBC Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards Nominees](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-awards-nominees/) - Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards Nominees 2026 Nominees Launched in 2010, Orange County Business Council’s groundbreaking awards program, Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet, has become a model program implemented by cities across the country. The awards honor outstanding local agencies, programs and public-private partnerships that cut through red tape and encourage jobs - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-13/) - April 7, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. OCTA Street Car Tour 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 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/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. - [2026 Orange County Business Council Board of Directors Installed and Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Honorees Announced at Annual Dinner](https://ocbc.org/2026-orange-county-business-council-board-of-directors-installed-and-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-honorees-announced-at-annual-dinner/) - IRVINE, CA (February 13, 2026) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced that Christina L. Byrne, MPA, Business Development Director of HNTB Corporation, has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [OCBC 2026 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors](https://ocbc.org/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 2026 Sacramento Advocacy Trip​ Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-sacramento-advocacy-trip-sponsor-opportunities/) - 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. - [Orange County Early Talent Signals](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-early-talent-signals/) - February 25, 2026 Join the Orange County Business Council, regional employers, College Board and K–12 and community college educators for a networking reception focused on strengthening Orange County’s talent pipeline. We’ll share new and innovative ideas for signaling early talent and career readiness, explore ways to collaborate more deeply in the months ahead, and then head together to the OC Pathways Showcase to see students demonstrate their pathways in action. - Connect with K-12 and community college leaders shaping local pathways - Share what "career-ready" looks like in your industry and how early talent can show it - Choose a simple way to engage as we build tomorrow's workforce together Talent Signals Mixer immediately followed by the OC Pathways Showcase, where forward thinking employers can meet their future workforce and learn how Orange County programs are preparing students for their future careers. - [OCBC 2026 Annual Dinner​ Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2026-annual-dinner-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2026 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors Sponsor Opportunities SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED. Thursday, February 26, 2026Disneyland HotelSold 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 - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Member](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-member-4/) - IRVINE, CA (February 13, 2026) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced that Christina L. Byrne, MPA, Business Development Director of HNTB Corporation, has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [Prop 36: Bridging the Gap Between Voter Intent & Action](https://ocbc.org/prop-36/) - 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) - [OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-sacramento-advocacy-trip/) - March 24-25, 2025 Sponsorships and trip registrations are closed. Join OCBC's Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 24-25, 2025. - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Member](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-member-3/) - 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 First Responders Dinner Honorees](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-first-responders-dinner-honorees/) - First Responders Dinner Honorees 2025 First Responder Honorees honorees announced Soon Anaheim Police Department & Anaheim Fire and Rescue Not all emergencies announce themselves with sirens or flashing lights. Sometimes, calls for help are silent. They are hidden in classrooms, in playgrounds, in the hearts of children struggling to cope with loss and uncertainty. In - [Bank of America: A Century of Economic Leadership in Orange County](https://ocbc.org/bank-of-america-a-century-of-economic-leadership-in-orange-county/) - This year, Bank of America celebrates 100 years of serving Orange County-marking a century of business leadership, strategic partnerships, and deep community investment. What began in 1925 with a single branch in Santa Ana has evolved into a network of 76 locations, supporting individuals, families, and businesses across one of the most dynamic regions in the country. Shaping a Legacy Through Visionary Partnerships Bank of America’s century in Orange County has been defined by deep and lasting partnerships with some of the region’s most visionary leaders - Charles C. Chapman, Walt Disney, Henry Segerstrom and longstanding business clients like Ganahl Lumber - each of whom helped shape the economic and cultural fabric of Southern California. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-7/) - November 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-11/) - 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. - [CHOC and Rady complete merger](https://ocbc.org/choc-and-rady-complete-merger/) - Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (Rady Children’s) announced today that the merger between their parent companies has closed, creating a new combined healthcare system called Rady Children’s Health. - [CalOptima Health set to pursue Covered California](https://ocbc.org/caloptima-health-set-to-pursue-covered-california/) - The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a regulatory ordinance change that paves the way for CalOptima Health, Orange County’s public health insurer, to pursue participation in Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act. This step is intended to provide continuity of care and expand access to affordable health coverage for more than 15,000 Orange County residents who fall in and out of Medi-Cal eligibility annually. - [UC Irvine School of Social Ecology appoints former State Sen. Josh Newman as senior fellow](https://ocbc.org/uc-irvine-school-of-social-ecology-appoints-former-state-sen-josh-newman-as-senior-fellow/) - Former California Senator Josh Newman, and long-time proponent of OCBC’s mission to further Orange County’s economy, has accepted an unpaid appointment as a senior fellow with UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology. Newman will help the school in attracting the attention of policymakers and hosting events. He also will co-teach a class with Dean Jon Gould on California’s future. - [Disneyland Resort announces appointment of new president](https://ocbc.org/disneyland-resort-announces-appointment-of-new-president/) - Today, Chapman’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Matt Parlow to serve as Chapman’s 14th president, effective Sept. 2, 2025, following the planned retirement of current president Daniele Struppa from the Office of the President. Parlow currently serves as executive vice president, chief advancement officer and the Parker S. Kennedy Chair in Law at Chapman. - [Concordia University Irvine and OCVIBE announce partnership](https://ocbc.org/concordia-university-irvine-and-ocvibe-announce-partnership/) - OCVIBE, the visionary entertainment and lifestyle district coming to Anaheim, is proud to announce Concordia University Irvine as a Founding Partner and its Official Education Partner. This groundbreaking partnership marks a transformative step for both organizations, creating opportunities to showcase Concordia’s reputation as a regionally and nationally recognized institution that fosters unique professional and academic experiences for its students. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-7/) - 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](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-11/) - 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 2024 Legislative Day Event Agenda](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-legislative-day-event-agenda/) - 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 2025 Legislative Day Event Agenda](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-legislative-day-event-agenda/) - 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 2024 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum/) - May 16, 2024 The OCBC 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’s 2023 First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-2023-first-responders-dinner/) - September 12, 2023 Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner recognizes the courageous first responders who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy. Honorees from fire, law enforcement and health care are recognized for their heroic efforts. A panel discussion between law enforcement and health care leaders addressing critical issues impacting our communities, and how the business community can come alongside to support their initiatives, concludes the evening. - [OCBC 2025 Health Care Forum Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-health-care-forum-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2025 Health Care Forum Sponsor Opportunities Tuesday, May 6, 2025REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. | BREAKFAST & PROGRAM: 8:30 a.m. | ADJOURN: 10:30 a.m.The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton HotelMEMBER TICKET: $115 | NON-MEMBER TICKET: $150 Additional Event Details Deadline for ad inclusion and sponsor recognition in the printed event program is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Contact - [OCBC 2024 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-legislative-day-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2024 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities Wednesday, July 31, 2024REGISTRATION: 8:45 a.m. | PROGRAM: 9:15 a.m. | LUNCH & NETWORKING: 11:30 a.m. | ADJOURN: 4 p.m.The Cove at UCIMEMBER TICKET: $150 | NON-MEMBER TICKET: $185MEMBER TABLE: $1,200 | NON-MEMBER TABLE: $1,480 Sponsorship deadline is Thursday, July 11, 2024. Ad deadline is Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsors - [OCBC 2024 Legislative Day](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-legislative-day/) - July 31, 2024 Sold Out! Orange County’s legislative representatives will share updates discuss economic development, workforce, housing and infrastructure issues impacting Orange County. - [OCBC 2025 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-legislative-day-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2025 Legislative Day Sponsor Opportunities UPDATE 7.23.25: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW CLOSED. Thursday, August 14, 2025REGISTRATION: 8:15 a.m. | PROGRAM: 8:45 a.m. | LUNCH: 12 p.m. | ADJOURN: 2 p.m.Hyatt Regency IrvineOCBC MEMBER TICKET: $195 | OCBC NON-MEMBER TICKET: $250SOLD OUT: Title, Luncheon and Silver Sponsorships Additional Event Details Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Luncheon Sponsor - [OCBC 2025 Legislative Day](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-legislative-day/) - August 14, 2025 Registration is now 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 2024 First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-2024-first-responders-dinner/) - September 12, 2024 Registration for this event is now closed. - [OCBC 2024 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-first-responders-dinner-sponsor-opportunities/) - 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 2024 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-2024-sacramento-advocacy-trip/) - March 18-19, 2024 Join Orange County Business Council and make the voice of business heard as OCBC advocates for Orange County and continues to advance economic development, workforce, infrastructure and housing priorities for the nation’s sixth largest county. - [OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip​ Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-sacramento-advocacy-trip-sponsor-opportunities/) - 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 2024 Health Care Forum Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum-sponsor-opportunities/) - 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. - [USA250-OC](https://ocbc.org/usa250-oc/) - On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our nation’s birth. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans and look toward the future. From theme parks to classrooms, from Main Street to Wall Street and from city hall to the town square, this two-year celebration is being led in Orange County by USA250-OC. Read on to see how Orange County Business Council investor Richard Nixon Foundation and the USA250-OC initiative are encouraging Orange Countians to join the celebration. - [Hoag earns prestigious nursing recognition](https://ocbc.org/hoag-earns-prestigious-nursing-recognition/) - Hoag has attained its fifth Magnet® recognition for continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. Different this year, Hoag achieved the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) new Magnet with Distinction, a recently created recognition to distinguish organizations that not only meet but exceed the rigorous standards for nursing excellence. - [2026 Orange County Community Indicators Report & Rollout](https://ocbc.org/2026-orange-county-community-indicators-report-rollout/) - November 13, 2025 The economic success of Orange County depends on the strength of its people, infrastructure, and communities. Orange County Business Council, in collaboration with CalOptima Health, First 5 Orange County, Orange County Community Foundation, and Orange County United Way, is proud to host the 2026 Orange County Community Indicators Report & Rollout Business Connections program on Thursday, November 13, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM (PST) at the Vanguard University William J Seymour Sanctuary. Attendees will be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the latest insights shaping the region’s business climate and quality of life. From workforce readiness, housing affordability, and infrastructure investment, this discussion will unpack key findings from the report and provide a roadmap for businesses and community leaders to innovate, collaborate, and invest in the future of Orange County’s prosperity. This year’s program will explore how data-driven insights can inform local policy, guide community investment, and support shared solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the trends impacting Orange County’s economy and learn how collaborative efforts across sectors can sustain a strong, inclusive, and resilient future. - [FIRST-GENERATION STORIES](https://ocbc.org/first-generation-stories/) - Welcome to OCBC’s new quarterly human-interest series, “Making a Difference.” This inaugural column—marking National First-generation College Student Day on November 8—features the heads of three Orange County universities who are first-generation college graduates: President Michael Thomas of Concordia University Irvine, Chancellor Howard Gillman of UCI and President Fram Virjee of Cal State Fullerton. Tasks such as choosing a major and balancing family and studying can be overwhelming for students whose parents didn’t earn a college degree. But the same grit and perseverance that helps these students to cross the finish line to earn their degree is the same grit and perseverance that they bring to the workplace. - [INVESTING IN OC](https://ocbc.org/investing-in-oc/) - Welcome to the February issue of OCBC’s “Making a Difference” series. This month’s column features two of Orange County’s leading organizations committed to investing in our county. From creating jobs to serving our diverse population, UCI Health and City of Hope are making contributions that position Orange County as an economic leader today and for a sustainable future. See how these organizations are making a difference. - [#CaliforniansForAll College Corps](https://ocbc.org/californiansforall-college-corps/) - Two Orange County Business Council investors—Concordia University Irvine and Irvine Valley College—together with Vanguard University, formed a consortium last fall as part of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in partnership with 45 partner colleges and universities across the state. Over the next four years, campuses will deploy more than 10,000 College Corps students known as fellows to tackle statewide challenges such as food insecurity, K-12 education and climate action. For their participation, fellows earn financial support—a $7,000 living stipend and a $3,000 educational award upon completion—helping to pay off college debt while gaining professional experience. While Orange County may be the nation’s sixth largest county and an economic leader, many of the challenges addressed by the College Corps program are right here in Orange County neighborhoods. - [Disneyland Resort](https://ocbc.org/disneyland-resort/) - For nearly 70 years, Disneyland Resort has created happiness in its hometown of Anaheim and beyond. OCBC recently caught up with Disney’s Lisa Haines to look at how the resort continues to make a positive impact in local communities while maintaining its status as a world-class tourism destination. - [Giving Back](https://ocbc.org/giving-back/) - As we step into this season of giving, it might be difficult to envision what food pantries, an Italian immigrant, an Orange County high school student, banks and a national restaurant chain have in common. In Orange County, a lot. Individually, each has either given back to their community, or has been a recipient of another’s generosity. Collectively, their focus aligns with Orange County Business Council’s core initiatives: workforce, infrastructure, housing and economic growth for the nation’s sixth largest county. - [Choose OC](https://ocbc.org/choose-oc/) - Welcome to the first 2024 issue of OCBC’s “Making a Difference” series. This issue features four leading Orange County companies that have chosen to invest in the nation’s sixth most populous county. Whether through expansion, relocation, consolidation, or a new business, these companies are contributing to the workforce by creating jobs and helping Orange County, California to remain an economic leader regionally, nationally and globally. See what shaped their decisions to “choose OC.” - [Career Technical Education (CTE)](https://ocbc.org/career-technical-education-cte/) - The term “formal training” can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a college degree. For others, it’s technical education. The “formal training” might be different, but the goal is the same: gainful employment. In this issue of Making a Difference, we look at how three OCBC investors connect educators and employers to build a sustainable workforce for the nation’s sixth most populous county. From educators offering customized training programs for employers, to employers guest lecturing at schools, it’s a group effort from the classroom to the boardroom. With April being Community College month, read on to learn how some of the country’s brightest companies headquartered right here in Orange County, and other organizations, are partnering together in order to pour into our future workforce. - [Civics: Next Generation](https://ocbc.org/civics-next-generation/) - At the intersection of an election year and one of Orange County Business Council’s core initiatives—developing a workforce grounded in 21st century education—the question arises: how is the next generation being prepared for civic literacy. From the classroom to the boardroom, from the university lecture hall to Wall Street and Main Street, from running a business to running for office, how are our local educational institutions ensuring that the nation’s sixth largest county is graduating an informed citizenry? Will the next generation be prepared to engage across the aisle, help shape policy, or run for office? Read on to learn how some local organizations—all OCBC investors—are ensuring civic literacy. - [Girls in Science](https://ocbc.org/girls-in-science/) - Giving girls opportunities to pursue and thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers is an all-around good proposition. Good for women’s economic stability given higher paying jobs, and good for workforce diversity. With college enrollment traditionally dominated by females, however, why aren’t more females graduating with science degrees, and eventually entering STEM careers? Read on to see what three Orange County Business Council (OCBC) investors—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire, Girls Inc. of Orange County, and Girl Scouts of Orange County—together with other OCBC investors that are local major employers are doing to close this gap and prepare the future workforce of the nation’s sixth most populous county, Orange County, California. - [Financial Literacy](https://ocbc.org/financial-literacy/) - Making informed decisions about money is important. Not doing so can have serious consequences. It’s never too early—and never too late—to learn about financial literacy. From a high school student’s first job, to taking out loans for college or a car, to managing a household, financial literacy can be the foundation toward self-sufficiency and well-being. And, for many employers who rely on a talented workforce that lives near their work, it can be a balance of stability for both sides. Read on to see what three Orange County Business Council investors—a family-owned bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank, a public school in Huntington Beach—Kinetic Academy—and two nonprofits—Goodwill Orange County and Orange County United Way—are doing to build financial confidence among students and families in Orange County. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-19/) - November 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602 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. - [OCBC Announces California Jobs First Grant Winners](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-announces-california-jobs-first-grant-winners-3/) - IRVINE, CA (November 7, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is announcing the recipients of $986,629 in funding through the California Jobs First (CJF) initiative. These awards support projects in Healthcare, Medical Technology, Childcare, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation and Semiconductor, helping advance workforce development, sector activation and equitable economic opportunities across Orange County. - [OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-csuf-31st-annual-economic-forecast-conference/) - October 30, 2025 Registration is now closed! Nationally recognized economists from the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting at California State University, Fullerton lead the Economic Forecast Conference co-hosted by CSUF and OCBC. - [OCBC and CSUF host 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference at Hyatt Regency Irvine](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-and-csuf-host-31st-annual-economic-forecast-conference-at-hyatt-regency-irvine/) - IRVINE, CA (October 30, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) hosted the 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, drawing roughly 500 attendees. The conference featured nationally recognized economists Dr. Anil K. Puri and Dr. Mira Farka from CSUF’s Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting, who shared their insights on the current economic environment both regionally and nationally. - [SCAQMD PARS 1111 & 1121](https://ocbc.org/scaqmd-pars-1111-1121/) - February 5, 2025 The inaugural "OCBC Business Connections" featured a panel of industry experts who discussed the implications of two proposed amendments by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. If adopted, Proposed Amended Rules (PARs) 1111 and 1121 would mandate businesses, residents and new buildings to exclusively install and/or replace natural gas appliances with electric appliances. While OCBC supports clean air initiatives, the conclusion of this meeting was that these amendments would have minimal benefits for the environment yet financially would burden businesses and individuals. Most notably, these amendments would further reduce the region's already sensitive affordability index for housing. Helping to shed light on SCAQMD's proposed mandate were, pictured R-L, The Honorable Don Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Jessilyn-Ellise Davis of SoCalGas, Brian Bunger of Holland & Knight LLP, and moderator OCBC President and CEO Jeff Ball. AQMD declined an invitation to take part in the panel. - [Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses](https://ocbc.org/cybersecurity-strategies-for-small-businesses/) - March 19, 2025 OCBC, in partnership with Concordia University Irvine, held an "OCBC Business Connections" session that featured a panel of industry experts who shared key strategies, best practices, and resources to help businesses strengthen their resilience against cyber threats. OCBC Business Connections is a new initiative for the Council where industry leaders present in-depth insights on critical issues facing the business community. Panelists, pictured L-R, included moderator OCBC President and CEO Jeff Ball, Randy Jeter of Procure IT and Lance Larson of Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center. - [Tariff Policies in Practice: What Business Leaders Need to Know](https://ocbc.org/tariff-policies-in-practice-what-business-leaders-need-to-know/) - 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) - [Orange County's Emergency Response System: How Businesses Can Mobilize for Resilience During a Crisis](https://ocbc.org/orange-countys-emergency-response-system-how-businesses-can-mobilize-for-resilience-during-a-crisis/) - July 23, 2025 When a crisis occurs, every second counts, and so does your business's response. Join Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Sheriff's Department for an exclusive, in-person panel discussion that offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the County activates during major disasters. This program is designed to help business leaders understand and align with the County's emergency response system while also providing actionable insights on communication and coordination planning. Be ready when it counts. Learn how to mobilize your business for crisis readiness and resilience. Panelists: Michelle Anderson, CEM, CA-PEM (Orange County Sheriff's Department), Matt Olson (Orange County Fire Authority), Carrie Braun (County of Orange) Moderated by: Jeff Ball (Orange County Business Council) - [Addressing the Economic Impacts of Beach Erosion](https://ocbc.org/addressing-the-economic-impacts-of-beach-erosion/) - October 22, 2025 Beach erosion isn't just an environmental issue, it poses serious risks to Orange County's business economy, tourism, and quality of life. Join Orange County Business Council on Wednesday, October 22, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM (PST) at The Marina Park Community & Sailing Center for a timely discussion on the economic impacts of shoreline loss and the funding challenges of protecting our coastlines. Hear from experts, elected officials, and business leaders as they examine restoration needs and explore strategies to preserve our beaches. With billions of dollars in regional revenue tied to our coasts, understanding and addressing this issue is critical for sustaining Orange County's economic development. Panel 1 Moderator: Tony Petros (Chief Executive Officer, LSA) Speaker: Assemblymember Diane Dixon (CA-AD 72) Panel 2 Moderator: Supervisor Katrina Foley (Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 5) Speakers: Heather Johnston – (Visit Dana Point), Jim Merid (City of Huntington Beach), and Dave Dzwilewski (Gail Materials Inc.) Hosted by: Newport Beach, City Councilmember Robyn Grant - [OCBC 2023 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2023-health-care-forum/) - August 16, 2023 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/CSUF Annual Economic Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-csuf-annual-economic-forecast-conference/) - October 19, 2023 A collaboration between California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Orange County Business Council, the highly anticipated Economic Forecast Conference features leading CSUF economists Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka. The nationally recognized economists share insights each year into the current economic environment regionally and nationwide. The annual event also marks the release of the CSUF Economic Forecast Report. - [Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards and Holiday Reception](https://ocbc.org/turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-awards-and-holiday-reception/) - December 6, 2023 Which local agencies are cutting red tape and supporting Orange County’s growth? Join us as we recognize outstanding local agencies, leaders, programs and public private partnerships that cut through red tape and encourage jobs and economic growth in Orange County. Following the awards ceremony, stay for OCBC’s Holiday Reception to celebrate another successful year and the holiday season! - [OCBC 2024 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-annual-dinner-and-installation-of-the-board-of-directors/) - February 15, 2024 Join OCBC for a night dedicated to recognizing investments in OC, looking to the future toward exciting opportunities, and installing the new 2024 OCBC Board of Directors. - [California Jobs First: Orange County Regional Investment Initiative Forum](https://ocbc.org/california-jobs-first-orange-county-regional-investment-initiative-forum/) - September 24, 2024 Registration for this event is now closed. - [OCBC 2025 First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-first-responders-dinner/) - September 18, 2025 Event Registration is now closed. Join us as we recognize and thank the courageous first responders and frontline professionals who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of OC. - [OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-csuf-31st-annual-economic-forecast-conference-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities Thursday, October 30, 2025REGISTRATION: 11 a.m. | LUNCH & PROGRAM: 11:30 a.m. | ADJOURN: 1:30 p.m.Hyatt Regency Irvine Additional Event Details Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor Luncheon Sponsor Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors City of Irvine Infinity Bank MemorialCare Orange County Department of Education - [OCBC/CSUF 30th Annual Economic Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-csuf-30th-annual-economic-forecast-conference/) - October 24, 2024 Sold out! OCBC/CSUF's 30th Annual Economic Forecast Conference features leading CSUF Economists Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka. - [OCBC 2025 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-annual-dinner/) - February 27, 2025 Registration now closed. OCBC will celebrate our 30th anniversary, install the 2025 Board of Directors, and announce the 14th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award honorees—live for the first time at annual dinner. Nominees for the Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards have been announced. - [Orange County Business Council Announces 2025 Legislators of the Year](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-announces-2025-legislators-of-the-year/) - IRVINE, CA (October 24, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is proud to announce its 2025 Legislators of the Year: Senator Kelly Seyarto, Senator Tony Strickland and Assemblymember Diane Dixon. This award recognizes Orange County lawmakers who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing policies that support jobs, housing, infrastructure and business growth. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-18/) - October 10, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602 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. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-10/) - October 7, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, 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. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-17/) - September 12, 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. - [2022 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED BY ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL](https://ocbc.org/2022-legislators-of-the-year-announced-by-orange-county-business-council/) - 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 - [Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-welcomes-new-board-members-2/) - IRVINE, CA (May 9, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Christopher Arias, Executive Director of Business Development for MemorialCare, Tyler Holst, PE, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering for Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV), Jarrod Ingle, Regional President and Head of Corporate Banking – Orange County-Inland Empire for PNC Bank, and Faisal M. Zubairi, Partner and Southern California Office Head of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [Orange County faces housing shortfall of 100,000 by 2040](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-faces-housing-shortfall-of-100000-by-2040/) - IRVINE, CA- Orange County Business Council (OCBC) presents the 2015 Workforce Housing Forum, sponsored by Bank of America, held at Hoag Hospital Auditorium Irvine Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. Dr. Wallace Walrod, OCBC Chief Economic Advisor, will unveil the 2015 Workforce Housing Scorecard, which presents a picture of the state of each city’s - [ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-welcomes-new-board-members/) - Manishi Parikh, Brenda Rose and Payman Roshan Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (Jan. 19, 2023) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Manishi Parikh, Market Executive for Wells Fargo in Orange County, Brenda Rose, Executive Director and Market Manager for Business Banking in Orange County at JP Morgan - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-members-6/) - IRVINE, CA (February 7, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Brian Helleland, Chief Executive at St. Joseph Hospital & Orange County/High Desert for Providence, and Mitra Novin Rogers, Public Policy Lead of Amazon Web Services (AWS), have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Member](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-member-2/) - IRVINE, CA (November 8, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County Superintendent of Schools for the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-welcomes-new-board-members-3/) - IRVINE, CA (August 8, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Sydney Aylward, Relationship Executive of Government Banking for JPMorganChase, Duane Cave, President of Moulton Niguel Water District, and Thomas A. Turk, Ph.D., Interim Dean and Professor of Strategic Management of the Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University, have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Services Honored at Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/law-enforcement-fire-and-emergency-services-honored-at-orange-county-business-councils-first-responders-dinner-2/) - IRVINE, CA (September 19, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) brought together community and business leaders on September 18 in Huntington Beach to celebrate the extraordinary courage and dedication of local first responders and frontline heroes. The Orange County Business Council 2025 First Responders Dinner honored individuals and teams across law enforcement, fire, health care and emergency services whose actions protect Orange County residents, visitors and businesses every day. The event connected elected officials with Orange County stakeholders to address issues vital to the region’s economic development. Modeled after OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy trips, the day-long program featured moderated discussions with legislators, followed by Q&A sessions, as well as lunch and networking opportunities. The Q&A portion allowed legislators to hear directly from business and community leaders about topics such as economic development, workforce, housing, and infrastructure. - [OCBC 2025 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-first-responders-dinner-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2025 First Responders Dinner Sponsor Opportunities Thursday, September 18, 2025REGISTRATION & RECEPTION: 5 p.m. | PROGRAM & DINNER: 6:00 p.m. | ADJOURN: 8:00 p.m.The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton HotelOCBC MEMBER TICKET: $225 | OCBC NON-MEMBER TICKET: $275SOLD OUT SPONSORSHIPS: Title Sponsor, VIP Reception Sponsor Additional Event Details Sponsor opportunities Coming Soon SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-10/) - September 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-6/) - August 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. If you would like more information, contact Emily Jackson. - [Orange County Business Council Hosts 2025 Legislative Day](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-hosts-2025-legislative-day/) - IRVINE, CA (August 15, 2025) — Orange County’s federal, state and regional legislative representatives shared updates and discussed issues impacting the nation’s sixth-most-populous county at Orange County Business Council’s (OCBC) 2025 Legislative Day on August 14 before a sold-out audience at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. The event connected elected officials with Orange County stakeholders to address issues vital to the region’s economic development. Modeled after OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy trips, the day-long program featured moderated discussions with legislators, followed by Q&A sessions, as well as lunch and networking opportunities. The Q&A portion allowed legislators to hear directly from business and community leaders about topics such as economic development, workforce, housing, and infrastructure. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-9/) - August 12, 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... - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-16/) - August 1, 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. - [OCBC Announces California Jobs First Grant Winners](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-announces-california-jobs-first-grant-winners-2/) - IRVINE, CA (July 28, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is proud to announce the recipients of to $4.6 million in funding through the California Jobs First (CJF) initiative, supporting a range of high-impact, job-creating projects across Orange County. Since 2023, OCBC has served as the CJF Regional Convener for Orange County, leading a local collaborative composed of regional business leaders, labor representatives, California Native American Tribes, government agencies, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. Together, they identified priority projects aimed at boosting equitable economic development, preparing the region’s workforce for long-term success and uplifting underserved communities. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-6/) - 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. - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-9/) - 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. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-5/) - 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. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-8/) - 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... - [Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Vice President of Public Affairs](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-welcomes-new-vice-president-of-public-affairs/) - 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.” - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-14/) - 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. - [Navigating Healthcare Costs: Business Insights for Competitive Benefits & Sustainable Savings](https://ocbc.org/navigating-healthcare-costs-business-insights-for-competitive-benefits-sustainable-savings/) - 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. - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-8/) - May 14, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 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. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-5/) - May 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. If you would like more information, contact Emily Jackson. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-13/) - May 9, 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. - [Orange County Business Council Hosts 2025 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-hosts-2025-health-care-forum/) - IRVINE, CA (May 7, 2025) — Executives from Orange County hospital systems and health care providers explored how health care drives economic growth, shapes Orange County’s future and supports a sustainable workforce at Orange County Business Council's (OCBC) 2025 Health Care Forum, to an audience of nearly 200 local business leaders on May 6 in Huntington Beach. - [Special Briefing: Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-11/) - April 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Virtual only 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. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-12/) - April 11, 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. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-7/) - April 8, 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... - [OCBC Announces California Jobs First Grant Winners](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-announces-california-jobs-first-grant-winners/) - IRVINE, CA (April 14, 2025) — Through the California Jobs First (CJF) initiative, Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is awarding $3 million to initiate local projects that support job creation and workforce development. Since 2023, OCBC has served as the CJF Regional Convener in Orange County. CJF is part of a statewide initiative established to invest in economic development, community infrastructure and supportive services. As part of that work, OCBC brought together a collaborative of Orange County stakeholders representing businesses from a variety of industries, labor associations, California Native American Tribes, government agencies, academia and others to award these funds. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-8/) - March 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 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. - [2025 Orange County Business Council Board of Directors Installed And Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Honorees Announced at Annual Dinner](https://ocbc.org/2025-orange-county-business-council-board-of-directors-installed-and-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-honorees-announced-at-annual-dinner/) - IRVINE, CA (February 28, 2025) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) installed its 2025 Board of Directors at its annual dinner on February 27 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Nearly 700 Orange County business and community leaders were on hand to recognize the contributions of outgoing 2024 Board Chair Kevin Haboian of HNTB, welcome incoming 2025 Board Chair Rebecca Hall, APR of Idea Hall, and hear the winners of OCBC’s 14th annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards announced. Marking its 30th anniversary this year, OCBC also recognized former board chairs and CEOs. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-6/) - February 21, 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. - [OCBC 2025 Annual Dinner​ Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2025-annual-dinner-sponsor-opportunities/) - OCBC 2025 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors Sponsor Opportunities Sponsorships are now closed. Tables of 10 and tickets are still available.Thursday, February 27, 2025REGISTRATION & RECEPTION: 5 p.m. | DINNER & PROGRAM: 6 p.m. | ADJOURN: 8 p.m.Disneyland HotelMEMBER TICKET: $250 | NON-MEMBER TICKET: $300MEMBER TABLE*: $3,000 | NON-MEMBER TABLE*: $3,200*Table - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-6/) - February 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting/) - April 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 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 Jesse Ben-Ron for meeting details. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting/) - February 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. If you would like more information, contact Emily Jackson. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-6/) - February 4, 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... - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-5/) - January 10, 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. - [Casino virtuais Leon em Portugal em 2024](https://ocbc.org/casino-virtuais-leon-em-portugal-em-2024/) - A transformação digital afetou significativamente diversos segmentos, e o campo dos jogos de azar não foi exceção. Em Portugal, os casinos online CasinoReal.pt têm registado um aumento significativo, proporcionando aos utilizadores uma vasta gama de entretenimento no conforto de suas casas. O artigo destaca o estado atual dos cassinos online nesta região, incluindo a estrutura - [Chapman University Appoints Matt Parlow Its 14th President](https://ocbc.org/chapman-university-appoints-matt-parlow-its-14th-president/) - Today, Chapman’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Matt Parlow to serve as Chapman’s 14th president, effective Sept. 2, 2025, following the planned retirement of current president Daniele Struppa from the Office of the President. Parlow currently serves as executive vice president, chief advancement officer and the Parker S. Kennedy Chair in Law at Chapman. - [Orange County Business Council Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer and Business Initiatives Facilitator](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-welcomes-new-chief-operating-officer-and-business-initiatives-facilitator/) - IRVINE, CA (December 9, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Paul Simonds has joined the organization as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval has joined OCBC as the new Business Initiatives Facilitator. Both appointments are effective December 9, 2024. - [Clay Lacy Aviation breaks ground on largest private investment in JWA history](https://ocbc.org/clay-lacy-aviation-breaks-ground-on-largest-private-investment-in-jwa-history/) - Mar182024 December 9, 2024 Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project Clay Lacy Aviation began a new era of investment, service and commitment to Orange County aviation and the communities it serves. The 57-year-old private aviation services provider broke ground on a sustainability focused Fixed-Base Operations (FBO) - [CHOC named as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report](https://ocbc.org/choc-named-as-a-best-childrens-hospital-by-u-s-news-world-report/) - Mar182024 December 9, 2024 Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The pediatric healthcare system ranked in eight specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and - [Concordia University Irvine names new Dean for School of Business & Economics](https://ocbc.org/concordia-university-irvine-names-new-dean-for-school-of-business-economics/) - Mar182024 November 25, 2024 Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project After a national search, Concordia University Irvine announced on October 17 that Karl Hoenecke, MBA ’14, as Dean for the School of Business and Economics. Hoenecke has served as Assistant Dean and Interim Dean at Concordia - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-5/) - December 10, 2024 @ 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... - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-5/) - November 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-9/) - November 15, 2024 @ 9:00 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. - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-3/) - November 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. If you would like more information, contact Emily Jackson. - [OCBC’s BIZPAC Endorses Reps. Lou Correa, Young Kim and Michelle Steel for Congressional Re-Elections](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-bizpac-endorses-reps-lou-correa-young-kim-and-michelle-steel-for-congressional-re-elections-2/) - BIZPAC also announces endorsements of State Senate and Assembly candidates IRVINE, CA (November 4, 2024) — 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 proud to endorse leaders - [OCBC’s BIZPAC Endorses Local Candidates for 2024 Orange County Elections](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-bizpac-endorses-local-candidates-for-2024-orange-county-elections/) - IRVINE, CA (November 4, 2024) — Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC announced it has endorsed numerous candidates seeking election to local city and county offices in Orange County.“Strong local leadership is essential to achieving Orange County’s economic and quality-of-life objectives, and it’s crucial for the business community to work alongside our government partners,” said Amanda - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-members-5/) - Jason Bennett, Paul King and Enrique Perez, J.D., Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (August 9, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Jason Bennett, Senior Vice President and Director of Branch Banking for Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank), Paul King, Senior Vice President at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and Enrique Perez, J.D., Vice Chancellor of Educational Services at Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), have joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-4/) - October 30, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 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. - [Nationally Acclaimed CSUF Economists: Economy Is Comfortably Numb](https://ocbc.org/nationally-acclaimed-csuf-economists-economy-is-comfortably-numb/) - The sold out 30th annual OCBC/CSUF Economic Forecast Conference also marks release of report The sold-out OCBC/CSUF 30th Annual Economic Forecast Conference also marks release of report IRVINE, CA (October 25, 2024) — California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) economists Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka described the economy—locally and nationally—as maintaining, but sticky due - [CSUF receives $1.5 million grant to prepare students for careers in genomics](https://ocbc.org/csuf-receives-1-5-million-grant-to-prepare-students-for-careers-in-genomics/) - Mar182024 October 28, 2024 Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project Cal State Fullerton has been awarded a $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to create a program designed to help students dive into the world of genomics and build diversity in the field.The grant funds - [OCBC 2024 Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-annual-economic-forecast-conference-sponsor-opportunities/) - 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. - [OC Register Voter Guide](https://ocbc.org/oc-register-voter-guide/) - Mar182024 October 14, 2024 Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project The Orange County Register Voter Guide for the November 5 general election is now live online at ocregister.com/voter-guide. Every election cycle, the politics team at the Register produces a definitive Voter Guide, a one-stop-shop where voters - [Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project](https://ocbc.org/related-bristol-one-step-closer-to-final-santa-ana-city-council-approval-for-mixed-use-project/) - Mar182024 October 14, 2024 Related Bristol one step closer to final Santa Ana city council approval for mixed-use project In a key step forward in the public approval process for Related Bristol, the Santa Ana City Council voted 6-0 to approve a plan to redevelop a 50-year-old declining retail center along South Bristol Street into - [California Jobs First: Orange County Regional Investment Initiative Forum Event Recap](https://ocbc.org/california-jobs-first-orange-county-regional-investment-initiative-forum-event-agenda/) - California Jobs First: Orange County Regional Investment Initiative Forum RecapSeptember 24, 2024 | Santa Ana, CA California Jobs First Forum Recap:A Success in Collaboration Thank you to everyone who attended the California Jobs First: Orange County Regional Investment Initiative Forum on September 24, 2024 at Santa Ana College. The event was a great success, drawing - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-4/) - October 8, 2024 @ 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... - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-8/) - October 4, 2024 @ 9:00 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. - [2024 Legislator of the Year Announced by Orange County Business Council](https://ocbc.org/2024-legislator-of-the-year-announced-by-orange-county-business-council/) - 2024 OCBC Legislative Scorecard Measures OC Elected Leaders on Business Priorities 2024 OCBC Legislative Scorecard Measures OC Elected Leaders on Business Priorities IRVINE, CA (October 4, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has announced its 2024 Legislator of the Year—Assemblymember Laurie Davies. Her legislative leadership is being honored for representing Orange County’s business priorities - [2023 Legislators of the Year Announced by Orange County Business Council](https://ocbc.org/2023-legislators-of-the-year-announced-by-orange-county-business-council/) - 2023 OCBC Legislative Scorecard Measures OC Elected Leaders on Business Priorities IRVINE, CA (October 26, 2023) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) today announced its 2023 Legislators of the Year—Senators Janet Nguyen and Kelly Seyarto, and Assemblymembers Laurie Davies, Diane Dixon, Kate Sanchez and Tri Ta. The six leaders were honored for representing Orange County’s business - [OCBC President and CEO Appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-president-and-ceo-appointed-to-u-s-chamber-of-commerces-chamber-of-commerce-committee-of-100/) - Pictured are President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Suzanne Clark with OCBC President and CEO Jeff Ball at a recent meeting. IRVINE, CA (October 2, 2024) — Jeffrey Ball, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council (OCBC), has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber of Commerce Committee of - [Metrolink Adds More Midday Options](https://ocbc.org/metrolink-adds-more-midday-options/) - Mar182024 September 30, 2024 Orange County Business Council President and CEO Jeff Ball sat down with Michael Hunn, CEO of CalOptima Health, for a Q&A about the organization’s role in keeping Orange County healthy. Metrolink, Southern California’s regional passenger rail provider, will soon offer customers greater flexibility, including more midday options, to better meet the - [CalOptima Health Partnerships](https://ocbc.org/caloptima-health-partnerships/) - Mar182024 September 30, 2024 Orange County Business Council President and CEO Jeff Ball sat down with Michael Hunn, CEO of CalOptima Health, for a Q&A about the organization’s role in keeping Orange County healthy. Ball: In prior conversations, you said CalOptima Health prioritizes partnership. Is that the basis for your “Better. Together.” motto? Hunn: Yes! - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-4/) - September 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. - [Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Services Honored at Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/law-enforcement-fire-and-emergency-services-honored-at-orange-county-business-councils-first-responders-dinner/) - Participants of the first moderated session for the 2024 Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Legislative Day are pictured from left Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community and Government Relations Alberto Sandoval of the University of California, Irvine, and The Honorable Josh Newman from the California State Senate. IRVINE, CA (September 13, 2023)—Community and business leaders gathered - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-7/) - September 13, 2024 @ 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. - [Goodwill OC: A century of empowerment through employment](https://ocbc.org/goodwill-oc-a-century-of-empowerment-through-employment/) - Mar182024 September 16, 2024 Discover How Goodwill of Orange County Connects People to Career Pathways and How You Can Join Them in Creating a More Inclusive Tomorrow Goodwill of Orange County (Goodwill OC) is a leading workforce development organization and one of the county’s largest nonprofits. Celebrating its centennial anniversary this year, Goodwill OC has - [SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union: 90 Years of Strong Community Ties](https://ocbc.org/schoolsfirst-federal-credit-union-90-years-of-strong-community-ties/) - Mar182024 September 16, 2024 SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (SchoolsFirst FCU) was founded in 1934 when 126 school employees in Santa Ana pooled $1,200 to look out for each other’s financial well-being. Since those humble beginnings, SchoolsFirst FCU has grown to serve more than 1.4 million members. It is the largest credit union in California and - [Related Bristol project in Santa Ana receives unanimous planning approval](https://ocbc.org/related-bristol-project-in-santa-ana-receives-unanimous-planning-approval/) - Mar182024 September 3, 2024 In a major step forward, the visionary Related Bristol mixed-use redevelopment project in south Santa Ana was recommended for approval by the City’s Planning Commission on a unanimous 7-0 vote following a public hearing on August 12. The plan to transform the 41-acre Metro Town Square Shopping Center into a highly-walkable, - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-2/) - August 13, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. If you would like more information, contact Emily Jackson. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-3/) - August 6, 2024 @ 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... - [Orange County Business Council Hosts Inaugural 2024 Legislative Day](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-hosts-inaugural-2024-legislative-day/) - Participants of the first moderated session for the 2024 Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Legislative Day are pictured from left Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community and Government Relations Alberto Sandoval of the University of California, Irvine, and The Honorable Josh Newman from the California State Senate. IRVINE, CA (August 1, 2024) — Orange County’s state - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-members-2/) - Ryan Chamberlain of Transportation Corridor Agencies, Teresa Conk of Hoag, Cathi Killian of Disneyland Resort and Dr. Ramon Miramontes of Orange County Department of Education join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (November 13, 2023) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Ryan Chamberlin, Chief Executive Officer Transportation Corridor Agencies - [UCI Health welcomes first patients to new Irvine cancer center](https://ocbc.org/uci-health-welcomes-first-patients-to-new-irvine-cancer-center/) - The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), operator of The Toll Roads, spotlighted two of its conservation areas to the public for the highly anticipated annual Spring Tours series. Participants had a rare opportunity to explore the natural beauty of protected areas of Orange County on guided walks through the land set aside with the construction of the 73, 133, 241 and 261 Toll Roads. This year’s tours offered a behind-the-scenes experience at two sites: Upper Chiquita Canyon near Coto de Caza in Rancho Santa Margarita and Bonita Creek in Newport Beach. Upper Chiquita, like most of TCA’s other conservation areas, is usually closed to the public except during this once-a-year opportunity. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-3/) - July 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 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. - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting-3/) - July 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. - [CalOptima Health gives nearly $25 million in health care workforce grants to 7 OCBC investors](https://ocbc.org/caloptima-health-gives-nearly-25-million-in-health-care-workforce-grants-to-7-ocbc-investors/) - CalOptima Health’s Board of Directors approved nearly $25 million in workforce education grants to seven institutions in Orange County. These grants mark the first phase of the $50 million Provider Workforce Development Initiative, the largest workforce grant ever awarded by CalOptima Health. The Initiative will help to address health disparities and better secure the future delivery of medical and behavioral health care by safety net providers. It also seeks to ease predicted shortages and gaps in the Orange County health care workforce. - [The Toll Roads hosts annual conservation spring tours](https://ocbc.org/the-toll-roads-hosts-annual-conservation-spring-tours/) - The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), operator of The Toll Roads, spotlighted two of its conservation areas to the public for the highly anticipated annual Spring Tours series. Participants had a rare opportunity to explore the natural beauty of protected areas of Orange County on guided walks through the land set aside with the construction of the 73, 133, 241 and 261 Toll Roads. This year’s tours offered a behind-the-scenes experience at two sites: Upper Chiquita Canyon near Coto de Caza in Rancho Santa Margarita and Bonita Creek in Newport Beach. Upper Chiquita, like most of TCA’s other conservation areas, is usually closed to the public except during this once-a-year opportunity. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-4/) - June 14, 2024 @ 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. - [OCBC named Advocacy Champion by CalChamber](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-named-advocacy-champion-by-calchamber/) - Mar182024 May 28, 2024 Orange County Business Council Vice President of Government Affairs Amanda Walsh, pictured center, accepts CalChamber’s 2024 Advocacy Champion Award on behalf of OCBC. Connections between the California Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce were highlighted at the CalChamber Capitol Summit. The Summit brings together local chamber staff and volunteer leaders, - [Q&A with CalOptima—Part 2](https://ocbc.org/qa-with-caloptima-part-2/) - OCBC President and CEO Jeff Ball sat down with Michael Hunn, CEO of CalOptima Health, for the second in a four-part Q&A series about the organization’s role in keeping Orange County healthy. Learn what CalOptima Health is doing to address the mental health crisis among Orange County’s children? - [City of Irvine Opens New Affordable Housing for Low-Income Families in Great Park Neighborhoods](https://ocbc.org/city-of-irvine-opens-new-affordable-housing-for-low-income-families-in-great-park-neighborhoods/) - On May 23, City of Irvine leaders helped to open Belaira, a 144-unit apartment community for low-income families located on 6.45 acres within Great Park Neighborhoods. - [Cox Charities awards grants to Orange County nonprofits](https://ocbc.org/cox-charities-awards-grants-to-orange-county-nonprofits/) - Orange County United Way marks 100 years of service this year. The recently launched “Journey to 100” campaign highlights its three main initiatives, United for Student Success, United for Financial Security and United to End Homelessness, as well as its key service, 2-1-1 Orange County, which connects residents to community-based programs - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting-2/) - June 4, 2024 @ 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... - [Virgin Galactic launches Iron Bird testing facility in Irvine](https://ocbc.org/virgin-galactic-launches-iron-bird-testing-facility-in-irvine/) - May 28, 2024 UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Beginning today, the team members at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center and Placentia-Linda Hospital are now part of UCI Health. “This is a historic day for UC Irvine, California and beyond. We celebrate the transformation of UCI Health as a leader in the integration of academic and community-based health systems while promoting solutions to challenges facing healthcare,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman. “This visionary leap forward will bridge gaps in regional care and advance the University of California’s mission to serve our communities through academic excellence, cutting-edge research and dedicated public service.” As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health plays a unique and critical role providing healthcare in the region. This acquisition builds on that commitment to improve health in communities by expanding unrestricted healthcare access for more people in Southern California. “The people of Southern California and the patients across these local communities have something truly remarkable to celebrate today,” said Chad T. Lefteris, president and chief executive officer of UCI Health. “UCI Health has built a legacy as a nationally regarded academic health system that is fiercely dedicated to improving the health of our communities. We are investing in building a healthier future for people that harnesses the power of advanced medicine with the convenience of care available close to home.” Lefteris said UCI Health recognizes a unique opportunity to build on the quality care already being delivered in the communities served by these hospitals. Patients of the former Tenet hospitals and outpatient offices can continue receiving care at their local facilities as they normally would from their trusted physicians and care teams. “Our goal is to become the nation’s friendliest and most accessible academic health system,” he said. The acquisition adds 858 inpatient beds that, when paired with the 459 licensed beds at UCI Medical Center in Orange, strengthens UC Irvine’s ability to meet the continually increasing demand for inpatient beds for a range of intensive and critical care needs. “UCI Health is backed by the power of a world-class public research institution, reflected in the academic excellence of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences,” said Steve A.N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FAAP, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs, UC Irvine. “This combination of top tier research, education of the next generation of providers, and commitment to the public health is advancing healthcare solutions and innovations in Southern California and beyond. Together, with providers in the new hospitals, UCI Health is building bridges for collaboration between academic and community-based healthcare and offering more people across California access to the highest caliber of healthcare.” More patients will have access to advanced therapies in the region’s largest and most diverse portfolio of clinical trials, ranging from cancer to neurosciences, digestive diseases, orthopaedics and internal medicine specialties. UCI Health has consistently placed in the top 10 for quality and safety among the nation’s leading comprehensive academic health systems and received the top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum. “We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and support we have received since announcing this new chapter for healthcare in our region,” said Lefteris. “Now, we can begin strengthening the collaboration with local physicians and patients to expand healthcare services and provide unrestricted access for more people. Together, we will be an innovative, powerful team that will transform to meet the health needs of our communities. - [Orange County Business Council Hosts 2024 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-hosts-2024-health-care-forum/) - Panelists of the 2024 Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Health Care Forum panel “Future Focused: Leading Care Delivery for a Healthier Tomorrow” are pictured from left Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President Nate Shinagawa, MHA of UCI Health; President Annette M. Walker, MHA of City of Hope Orange County; moderator Jeffrey Ball, OCBC President and - [UCI-OC Alliance appoints new co-chair: Eloy Ortiz Oakley](https://ocbc.org/uci-oc-alliance-appoints-new-co-chair-eloy-ortiz-oakley/) - April 29, 2024 UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Beginning today, the team members at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center and Placentia-Linda Hospital are now part of UCI Health. “This is a historic day for UC Irvine, California and beyond. We celebrate the transformation of UCI Health as a leader in the integration of academic and community-based health systems while promoting solutions to challenges facing healthcare,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman. “This visionary leap forward will bridge gaps in regional care and advance the University of California’s mission to serve our communities through academic excellence, cutting-edge research and dedicated public service.” As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health plays a unique and critical role providing healthcare in the region. This acquisition builds on that commitment to improve health in communities by expanding unrestricted healthcare access for more people in Southern California. “The people of Southern California and the patients across these local communities have something truly remarkable to celebrate today,” said Chad T. Lefteris, president and chief executive officer of UCI Health. “UCI Health has built a legacy as a nationally regarded academic health system that is fiercely dedicated to improving the health of our communities. We are investing in building a healthier future for people that harnesses the power of advanced medicine with the convenience of care available close to home.” Lefteris said UCI Health recognizes a unique opportunity to build on the quality care already being delivered in the communities served by these hospitals. Patients of the former Tenet hospitals and outpatient offices can continue receiving care at their local facilities as they normally would from their trusted physicians and care teams. “Our goal is to become the nation’s friendliest and most accessible academic health system,” he said. The acquisition adds 858 inpatient beds that, when paired with the 459 licensed beds at UCI Medical Center in Orange, strengthens UC Irvine’s ability to meet the continually increasing demand for inpatient beds for a range of intensive and critical care needs. “UCI Health is backed by the power of a world-class public research institution, reflected in the academic excellence of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences,” said Steve A.N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FAAP, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs, UC Irvine. “This combination of top tier research, education of the next generation of providers, and commitment to the public health is advancing healthcare solutions and innovations in Southern California and beyond. Together, with providers in the new hospitals, UCI Health is building bridges for collaboration between academic and community-based healthcare and offering more people across California access to the highest caliber of healthcare.” More patients will have access to advanced therapies in the region’s largest and most diverse portfolio of clinical trials, ranging from cancer to neurosciences, digestive diseases, orthopaedics and internal medicine specialties. UCI Health has consistently placed in the top 10 for quality and safety among the nation’s leading comprehensive academic health systems and received the top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum. “We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and support we have received since announcing this new chapter for healthcare in our region,” said Lefteris. “Now, we can begin strengthening the collaboration with local physicians and patients to expand healthcare services and provide unrestricted access for more people. Together, we will be an innovative, powerful team that will transform to meet the health needs of our communities. - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-members-4/) - Brett Lawrence, Sridhar Sundaram, Ray Swartz and Heather Usiski Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (May 10, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Brett Lawrence, Senior Vice President of Investments for Rancho Mission Viejo, Sridhar Sundaram, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), Ray - [Housing Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/housing-committee-meeting-4/) - April 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County. If you would like more information, contact Emily Jackson. - [Economic Development Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/economic-development-committee-meeting-2/) - April 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am 2 Park Plaza, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 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. - [Workforce Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/workforce-committee-meeting/) - April 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 Emily Jackson for meeting details. - [Government Affairs Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/government-affairs-committee-meeting-2/) - April 12, 2024 @ 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. - [Infrastructure Committee Meeting](https://ocbc.org/infrastructure-committee-meeting/) - April 9, 2024 @ 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... - [2024 California Jobs First Update​​ Sponsor Opportunities](https://ocbc.org/2024-california-jobs-first-update-sponsor-opportunities/) - 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. - [Q&A with CalOptima Health--Part I](https://ocbc.org/qa-with-caloptima-health-part-i/) - April 29, 2024 UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Beginning today, the team members at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center and Placentia-Linda Hospital are now part of UCI Health. “This is a historic day for UC Irvine, California and beyond. We celebrate the transformation of UCI Health as a leader in the integration of academic and community-based health systems while promoting solutions to challenges facing healthcare,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman. “This visionary leap forward will bridge gaps in regional care and advance the University of California’s mission to serve our communities through academic excellence, cutting-edge research and dedicated public service.” As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health plays a unique and critical role providing healthcare in the region. This acquisition builds on that commitment to improve health in communities by expanding unrestricted healthcare access for more people in Southern California. “The people of Southern California and the patients across these local communities have something truly remarkable to celebrate today,” said Chad T. Lefteris, president and chief executive officer of UCI Health. “UCI Health has built a legacy as a nationally regarded academic health system that is fiercely dedicated to improving the health of our communities. We are investing in building a healthier future for people that harnesses the power of advanced medicine with the convenience of care available close to home.” Lefteris said UCI Health recognizes a unique opportunity to build on the quality care already being delivered in the communities served by these hospitals. Patients of the former Tenet hospitals and outpatient offices can continue receiving care at their local facilities as they normally would from their trusted physicians and care teams. “Our goal is to become the nation’s friendliest and most accessible academic health system,” he said. The acquisition adds 858 inpatient beds that, when paired with the 459 licensed beds at UCI Medical Center in Orange, strengthens UC Irvine’s ability to meet the continually increasing demand for inpatient beds for a range of intensive and critical care needs. “UCI Health is backed by the power of a world-class public research institution, reflected in the academic excellence of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences,” said Steve A.N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FAAP, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs, UC Irvine. “This combination of top tier research, education of the next generation of providers, and commitment to the public health is advancing healthcare solutions and innovations in Southern California and beyond. Together, with providers in the new hospitals, UCI Health is building bridges for collaboration between academic and community-based healthcare and offering more people across California access to the highest caliber of healthcare.” More patients will have access to advanced therapies in the region’s largest and most diverse portfolio of clinical trials, ranging from cancer to neurosciences, digestive diseases, orthopaedics and internal medicine specialties. UCI Health has consistently placed in the top 10 for quality and safety among the nation’s leading comprehensive academic health systems and received the top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum. “We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and support we have received since announcing this new chapter for healthcare in our region,” said Lefteris. “Now, we can begin strengthening the collaboration with local physicians and patients to expand healthcare services and provide unrestricted access for more people. Together, we will be an innovative, powerful team that will transform to meet the health needs of our communities. - [Hoag announces $25 million gift](https://ocbc.org/hoag-announces-25-million-gift/) - April 29, 2024 UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Beginning today, the team members at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center and Placentia-Linda Hospital are now part of UCI Health. “This is a historic day for UC Irvine, California and beyond. We celebrate the transformation of UCI Health as a leader in the integration of academic and community-based health systems while promoting solutions to challenges facing healthcare,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman. “This visionary leap forward will bridge gaps in regional care and advance the University of California’s mission to serve our communities through academic excellence, cutting-edge research and dedicated public service.” As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health plays a unique and critical role providing healthcare in the region. This acquisition builds on that commitment to improve health in communities by expanding unrestricted healthcare access for more people in Southern California. “The people of Southern California and the patients across these local communities have something truly remarkable to celebrate today,” said Chad T. Lefteris, president and chief executive officer of UCI Health. “UCI Health has built a legacy as a nationally regarded academic health system that is fiercely dedicated to improving the health of our communities. We are investing in building a healthier future for people that harnesses the power of advanced medicine with the convenience of care available close to home.” Lefteris said UCI Health recognizes a unique opportunity to build on the quality care already being delivered in the communities served by these hospitals. Patients of the former Tenet hospitals and outpatient offices can continue receiving care at their local facilities as they normally would from their trusted physicians and care teams. “Our goal is to become the nation’s friendliest and most accessible academic health system,” he said. The acquisition adds 858 inpatient beds that, when paired with the 459 licensed beds at UCI Medical Center in Orange, strengthens UC Irvine’s ability to meet the continually increasing demand for inpatient beds for a range of intensive and critical care needs. “UCI Health is backed by the power of a world-class public research institution, reflected in the academic excellence of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences,” said Steve A.N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FAAP, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs, UC Irvine. “This combination of top tier research, education of the next generation of providers, and commitment to the public health is advancing healthcare solutions and innovations in Southern California and beyond. Together, with providers in the new hospitals, UCI Health is building bridges for collaboration between academic and community-based healthcare and offering more people across California access to the highest caliber of healthcare.” More patients will have access to advanced therapies in the region’s largest and most diverse portfolio of clinical trials, ranging from cancer to neurosciences, digestive diseases, orthopaedics and internal medicine specialties. UCI Health has consistently placed in the top 10 for quality and safety among the nation’s leading comprehensive academic health systems and received the top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum. “We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and support we have received since announcing this new chapter for healthcare in our region,” said Lefteris. “Now, we can begin strengthening the collaboration with local physicians and patients to expand healthcare services and provide unrestricted access for more people. Together, we will be an innovative, powerful team that will transform to meet the health needs of our communities. - [OCBC 2024 Health Care Forum - Full](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum-full/) - 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. - [UCI Health acquires four community hospitals](https://ocbc.org/uci-health-acquires-four-community-hospitals/) - April 15, 2024 UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Beginning today, the team members at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center and Placentia-Linda Hospital are now part of UCI Health. “This is a historic day for UC Irvine, California and beyond. We celebrate the transformation of UCI Health as a leader in the integration of academic and community-based health systems while promoting solutions to challenges facing healthcare,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman. “This visionary leap forward will bridge gaps in regional care and advance the University of California’s mission to serve our communities through academic excellence, cutting-edge research and dedicated public service.” As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health plays a unique and critical role providing healthcare in the region. This acquisition builds on that commitment to improve health in communities by expanding unrestricted healthcare access for more people in Southern California. “The people of Southern California and the patients across these local communities have something truly remarkable to celebrate today,” said Chad T. Lefteris, president and chief executive officer of UCI Health. “UCI Health has built a legacy as a nationally regarded academic health system that is fiercely dedicated to improving the health of our communities. We are investing in building a healthier future for people that harnesses the power of advanced medicine with the convenience of care available close to home.” Lefteris said UCI Health recognizes a unique opportunity to build on the quality care already being delivered in the communities served by these hospitals. Patients of the former Tenet hospitals and outpatient offices can continue receiving care at their local facilities as they normally would from their trusted physicians and care teams. “Our goal is to become the nation’s friendliest and most accessible academic health system,” he said. The acquisition adds 858 inpatient beds that, when paired with the 459 licensed beds at UCI Medical Center in Orange, strengthens UC Irvine’s ability to meet the continually increasing demand for inpatient beds for a range of intensive and critical care needs. “UCI Health is backed by the power of a world-class public research institution, reflected in the academic excellence of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences,” said Steve A.N. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FAAP, Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs, UC Irvine. “This combination of top tier research, education of the next generation of providers, and commitment to the public health is advancing healthcare solutions and innovations in Southern California and beyond. Together, with providers in the new hospitals, UCI Health is building bridges for collaboration between academic and community-based healthcare and offering more people across California access to the highest caliber of healthcare.” More patients will have access to advanced therapies in the region’s largest and most diverse portfolio of clinical trials, ranging from cancer to neurosciences, digestive diseases, orthopaedics and internal medicine specialties. UCI Health has consistently placed in the top 10 for quality and safety among the nation’s leading comprehensive academic health systems and received the top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum. “We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and support we have received since announcing this new chapter for healthcare in our region,” said Lefteris. “Now, we can begin strengthening the collaboration with local physicians and patients to expand healthcare services and provide unrestricted access for more people. Together, we will be an innovative, powerful team that will transform to meet the health needs of our communities. - [Orange County Music & Dance to expand campus](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-music-dance-to-expand-campus/) - April 15, 2024The City of Irvine has reached a milestone agreement with Orange County Music & Dance (OCMD), a non-profit community music and dance school in Irvine, that sets the stage for the organization to develop a state-of-the-art new home for its arts education and performance programs. The campus will expand from 21,000 square feet to - [OCBC's 2024 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-2024-health-care-forum/) - May 16, 2024 Join OCBC for the 2024 Health Care Forum with its theme "Defining Tomorrow's Care: A Leadership Forum for a Healthier Orange County." This year's forum focuses on Orange County as a national leader in the delivery of health care services and its contributions to innovation and science that are driving the future of the industry. - [OCBC 2024 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-sacramento-advocacy-trip/) - March 18-19, 2024 Join OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 18-19, 2024. Led by OCBC President and CEO, Jeff Ball, and OCBC’s Government Affairs team, this 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 largest county. Space is limited and this trip will sell out, so be sure to save your spot! - [OCBC 2024 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-annual-dinner/) - February 15, 2024 Join OCBC for a night dedicated to recognizing investments in OC, looking to the future toward exciting opportunities, and installing the new 2024 OCBC Board of Directors. Register today! - [Orange County Power Authority names new CEO](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-power-authority-names-new-ceo/) - Orange County United Way marks 100 years of service this year. The recently launched “Journey to 100” campaign highlights its three main initiatives, United for Student Success, United for Financial Security and United to End Homelessness, as well as its key service, 2-1-1 Orange County, which connects residents to community-based programs - [Irvine Valley College sets new standard for community college transfer success](https://ocbc.org/irvine-valley-college-sets-new-standard-for-community-college-transfer-success/) - Orange County United Way marks 100 years of service this year. The recently launched “Journey to 100” campaign highlights its three main initiatives, United for Student Success, United for Financial Security and United to End Homelessness, as well as its key service, 2-1-1 Orange County, which connects residents to community-based programs - [OCBC 2024 Health Care Forum - Evolution - STD Logo](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum-evolution-std-logo/) - 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 2024 Health Care Forum - Evolution - STD Only](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum-evolution-std-only/) - 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 2024 Health Care Forum - Evolution - Forever](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum-evolution-forever/) - 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. - [CSUF economists shed light on complex economy at 29th annual OCBC/CSUF Economic Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/csuf-economists-shed-light-on-complex-economy-at-29th-annual-ocbc-csuf-economic-forecast-conference/) - Oct312023 Oct 31, 2023 Nationally acclaimed CSUF economists Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka described the economy as resilient, yet complex, at the 29th Annual Economic Forecast Conference on October 19 in Anaheim. Over 425 guests had a front row seat examining the factors contributing to mixed signals in the economy. While the economists said that the recession - [Chapman University receives $10 million gift: elevates Argyros School to College](https://ocbc.org/chapman-university-receives-10-million-gift-elevates-argyros-school-to-college/) - Oct312023 Oct 31, 2023 The George L. Arygros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University expanded into the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics thanks to the Argyros family’s recent gift of $10 million. The shift from school to college provides an umbrella for schools dedicated to various areas of research and teaching and supports - [Concordia University Irvine opens Spectrum Campus](https://ocbc.org/concordia-university-irvine-opens-spectrum-campus/) - Oct312023 Oct 31, 2023 Concordia University Irvine hosted the grand opening of its new Spectrum Campus which will be home to the university’s growing Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, graduate programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences, and other healthcare-related programs. Located in a biotech and healthcare hub in the city of Irvine, - [Irvine Valley College hosts Tustin & Irvine Unified on Manufacturing Day](https://ocbc.org/irvine-valley-college-hosts-tustin-irvine-unified-on-manufacturing-day/) - Oct312023 Oct 31, 2023 Irvine Valley College (IVC) hosted partners from Tustin and Irvine Unified School Districts to mark Manufacturing Day on October 6. More than 150 high school students were on hand at the Advanced Technology Education Park (ATEP) in Tustin to learn about the aspects of manufacturing and to broaden their perspectives on the pathways - [OCBC releases 2023-24 Orange County Community Indicators Report](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-releases-2023-24-orange-county-community-indicators-report/) - Nov132023 Nov 13, 2023 More than 200 community and business leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Irvine at a luncheon hosted by OC Forum to be among the first to hear what the 2023-24 Orange County Community Indicators Report revealed. Since 2010, the annual report in collaboration with partners CalOptima Health, First 5 Orange County, Orange County Community Foundation, - [Alignment Health releases Social Threats to Aging Well in America survey](https://ocbc.org/alignment-health-releases-social-threats-to-aging-well-in-america-survey/) - Nov132023 Nov 13, 2023 According to Alignment Health’s second annual Social Threats to Aging Well in America survey, economic instability, food insecurity, lack of support and transportation access are the top social barriers to senior health. Each year, the survey explores the financial, physical and emotional threats to seniors’ ability to age well and live healthier, more prosperous lives. The 2023 - [City of Hope Orange County Physician-in-Chief Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A, recognized as a Top Diversity Leader in U.S. healthcare](https://ocbc.org/city-of-hope-orange-county-physician-in-chief-edward-s-kim-m-d-m-b-a-recognized-as-a-top-diversity-leader-in-u-s-healthcare/) - Nov132023 Nov 13, 2023 Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A., physician-in-chief, City of Hope Orange County and vice physician-in-chief, City of Hope, has been named a 2023 Modern Healthcare Top Diversity Leader. The honor recognizes diverse health care executives and organizations influencing policy and care delivery across the country. Kim, who also serves as the Construction Industries Alliance City - [WORKFORCE CORNER](https://ocbc.org/workforce-corner/) - Nov132023 Nov 13, 2023 Saddleback College’s Economic and Workforce Advancement Initiative offers customized training programs that contribute to the growth and success of Orange County businesses while empowering employees to excel in their roles. In collaboration with industry experts, the college offers a wide range of tailored training solutions designed to meet the unique needs of - [Hoag receives $50 million gift for brain health center](https://ocbc.org/hoag-receives-50-million-gift-for-brain-health-center/) - Nov272023 Nov 27,2023 Hoag has received a $50 million gift establishing the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health, a center that will pioneer new, whole family-centered approaches to brain health and healthy aging. While clinical research and clinical trials will be a crucial part of the center, health care providers will emphasize supporting patients - [13th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet winners named](https://ocbc.org/13th-annual-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-winners-named/) - Dec112023 Dec 11, 2023 Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions of OCBC’s 13th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards. With six categories, the awards program recognizes public agencies and leaders for implementing policies and programs that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers to economic growth and open doors to private sector jobs creation - [I-405 improvements open](https://ocbc.org/i-405-improvements-open/) - Dec112023 Dec 11, 2023 Transportation leaders and elected officials marked the completion of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) I-405 Improvement Project on Dec. 1. The opening of a new lane in each direction, and the 405 Express Lanes, aims to improve travel times along one of the nation’s busiest highways. Constructed in cooperation with the California Department - [OC Power Authority recognized as top U.S. green power provider](https://ocbc.org/oc-power-authority-recognized-as-top-u-s-green-power-provider/) - 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 - [U.S. Department of Labor approves OC Pathway’s apprenticeship program](https://ocbc.org/u-s-department-of-labor-approves-oc-pathways-apprenticeship-program/) - 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 - [OCBC strongly represented in The Orange County Register’s 2023 "Orange County’s 125 Most Influential"](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-strongly-represented-in-the-orange-county-registers-2023-orange-countys-125-most-influential/) - 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 - [CHOC announces merger with San Diego's Rady Children’s](https://ocbc.org/choc-announces-merger-with-san-diegos-rady-childrens/) - 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 - [Hoag among the first in the world to successfully implant first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system](https://ocbc.org/hoag-among-the-first-in-the-world-to-successfully-implant-first-dual-chamber-leadless-pacemaker-system/) - 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 - [Goodwill OC opens new store](https://ocbc.org/goodwill-oc-opens-new-store/) - 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 - [SoCal’s first electric air taxi charger to be installed by Clay Lacy Aviation at JWA](https://ocbc.org/socals-first-electric-air-taxi-charger-to-be-installed-by-clay-lacy-aviation-at-jwa/) - 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. - [RSCCD infuses $2 billion into Orange County economy](https://ocbc.org/rsccd-infuses-2-billion-into-orange-county-economy/) - 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 - [Disneyland Resort awards workforce development grants](https://ocbc.org/disneyland-resort-awards-workforce-development-grants/) - 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 - [Great Park Neighborhoods highlights Irvine as an emerging hub](https://ocbc.org/great-park-neighborhoods-highlights-irvine-as-an-emerging-hub/) - 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. - [Business leaders, law enforcement support retail theft bill](https://ocbc.org/business-leaders-law-enforcement-support-retail-theft-bill/) - Feb52024 Feb 5, 2024 Video and photo courtesy of OCBC With property crime—including retail theft—increasing in all 34 Orange County cities and across the state, Assembly bill 1772, if passed, would add stricter penalties including jail time. Due to the lack of consequences put into effect by Prop 47 in 2014, many instances of property theft, especially - [OC United Way opens new community resource](https://ocbc.org/oc-united-way-opens-new-community-resource/) - Feb52024 Feb 5, 2024 Image courtesy of OCUW Orange County United Way has opened the Varanasi Equity Workspace, a new resource that offers organizations a place to meet, advance their purpose, and work together to affect equitable change in the community. It’s free to use and interested parties can reserve it by calling the Orange County United Way general - [UCI 2024 Health Care Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/uci-2024-health-care-forecast-conference/) - Feb52024 Feb 5, 2024 Image courtesy of UCI UCI’s Paul Merage School of Business Center for Health Care Management and Policy will be hosting its 2024 Health Care Forecast Conference on Thursday, February 22 in Irvine. The conference will present a near-term forecast of the health care economic and political landscape. Presentations will include an examination of recent Federal - [Anaheim Transportation Network represented on national panel](https://ocbc.org/anaheim-transportation-network-represented-on-national-panel/) - Feb52024 Feb 5, 2024 Image courtesy of ATN The CEO of Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN), Diana Kotler, will participate in the National Transit Advanced Technology Advisory Panel hosted by the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in Chicago, Illinois. CTE has been tasked by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to - [Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC and IE 2024 Mentors of the Year](https://ocbc.org/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-oc-and-ie-2024-mentors-of-the-year/) - Feb52024 Feb 5, 2024 Photo courtesy of BBBS To mark National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire (BBBS) announced its Mentors of the Year. 2024 winners include Community Program: Jennifer Arnoldt and Jazelle Lopez, and Chris Pyon and Angel Hernandez of Orange. High School Bigs Program: Ana Galvez, Buena Park high - [Sixth affordable apartment community coming to Great Park Neighborhoods](https://ocbc.org/sixth-affordable-apartment-community-coming-to-great-park-neighborhoods/) - FivePoint is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Irvine-based Great Park Neighborhoods by co-hosting events and promotions with community partners, and through a monthly storytelling series, "Irvine Inspired," that highlights residents and milestones within the mixed-use community. - [SoCalGas [H2] Innovation Experience tour](https://ocbc.org/socalgas-h2-innovation-experience-tour/) - To mark the first anniversary of North America’s first-ever clean hydrogen powered microgrid and home, SoCalGas recently invited OCBC to tour the 2,000 square-foot [H2] Innovation Experience ([H2]IE) home in Downey. - [CHOC adds pediatric care network](https://ocbc.org/choc-adds-pediatric-care-network/) - CHOC’s recent addition of Oso Pediatrics expands the children’s hospital’s primary care network to 23 locations serving Orange and Los Angeles counties. - [Study finds Irvine Valley College has $611.8 million economic impact](https://ocbc.org/study-finds-irvine-valley-college-has-611-8-million-economic-impact/) - A regional labor market study commissioned by the Orange County Regional Consortium underscored Irvine Valley College (IVC) as a robust economic engine in Orange County. - [OC United Way celebrates 100 years](https://ocbc.org/oc-united-way-celebrates-100-years/) - Orange County United Way marks 100 years of service this year. The recently launched “Journey to 100” campaign highlights its three main initiatives, United for Student Success, United for Financial Security and United to End Homelessness, as well as its key service, 2-1-1 Orange County, which connects residents to community-based programs - [OCBC installs new board members, honors four companies at annual dinner](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-installs-new-board-members-honors-four-companies-at-annual-dinner/) - More than 600 Orange County business and community leaders were on hand as the 2024 OCBC Board of Directors was installed at OCBC’s annual dinner on February 15 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Outgoing 2023 Board Chair Jodi Duva of Cox Business, California, pictured in center, was honored for her leadership while incoming 2024 Board Chair Kevin Haboian of HNTB Corporation, pictured left, was welcomed. - [Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Pays Down $60 Million in Bonds Early](https://ocbc.org/foothill-eastern-transportation-corridor-agency-pays-down-60-million-in-bonds-early/) - March 4, 2018 As part of the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) Strategic Plan, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) has executed an early paydown of $60 million in senior lien bond debt. The early paydown of bond principal – bonds that were issued in 2013 and had a maturity date of 2042 – saves the - [Cox Communications, OC STEM Initiative celebrate STEM educators](https://ocbc.org/cox-communications-oc-stem-initiative-celebrate-stem-educators/) - March 4, 2024 The OC STEM Initiative in partnership with Cox Communications honored 12 of Orange County’s most outstanding STEM educators for their unique contributions to STEM Education and the Orange County community. This celebration was hosted at The Cove at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Beall Applied Innovation on February 12, 2024. Exemplars - [Chapman to launch Doy B. Henley School of Management](https://ocbc.org/chapman-to-launch-doy-b-henley-school-of-management/) - March 4, 2024 A gift from Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus Doy Henley will establish the Doy B. Henley School of Management within the Argyros College of Business and Economics. The gift was announced following Chapman University’s 2024 State of the University address on Feb. 9. “Chapman is what it is today because of Doy - [Disneyland Resort welcomes first U.S. Army Training with Industry Fellow](https://ocbc.org/disneyland-resort-welcomes-first-u-s-army-training-with-industry-fellow/) - Orange County United Way marks 100 years of service this year. The recently launched “Journey to 100” campaign highlights its three main initiatives, United for Student Success, United for Financial Security and United to End Homelessness, as well as its key service, 2-1-1 Orange County, which connects residents to community-based programs - [OCDE: AI in OC schools—it’s not about the tech, it’s about the approach](https://ocbc.org/ocde-ai-in-oc-schools-its-not-about-the-tech-its-about-the-approach/) - Orange County United Way marks 100 years of service this year. The recently launched “Journey to 100” campaign highlights its three main initiatives, United for Student Success, United for Financial Security and United to End Homelessness, as well as its key service, 2-1-1 Orange County, which connects residents to community-based programs - [WORKFORCE CORNER: Colleges partner to address bus driver shortage](https://ocbc.org/colleges-partner-to-address-bus-driver-shortage/) - March 4, 2024 In 2022, Saddleback College created a bus driver workforce training program specifically designed for Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) to respond to the critical demand for more bus drivers. The training was so successful — with every participant finding employment — that Santa Ana College (SAC) collaborated with Saddleback College to turn its training - [OCBC 2024 Health Care Forum 2](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2024-health-care-forum-2/) - 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. - [2023 Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards Winners Announced](https://ocbc.org/2023-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-awards-winners-announced/) - IRVINE, CA (December 7, 2023) — Orange County Business Council has announced the winners of its 13th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards. The awards program recognizes public agencies and leaders for implementing policies and programs that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers to economic growth and open doors to private sector jobs creation in Orange County. - [Congratulations 2023 Winners!](https://ocbc.org/congratulations-winners-of-the-2023-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-awards/) - The 13th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award winners have been announced! The Awards recognize outstanding public agencies for implementing policies and programs that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers to economic growth and open the door to private sector jobs creation. Below are the 2023 Winners and Honorable Mentions for each of the six award categories. - [Thank You 2023 Nominees!](https://ocbc.org/thank-you-2023-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-nominees/) - The 13th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award winners will be announced live at the Awards and Holiday Reception on December 6, 2023 in Irvine. The Awards recognize outstanding public agencies for implementing policies and programs that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers to economic growth and open the door to private sector jobs creation. Below are the 2023 nominees for each of the six award categories. - [2023 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS INSTALLED AT ANNUAL DINNER](https://ocbc.org/2023-orange-county-business-council-board-of-directors-installed-at-annual-dinner/) - “Invest in OC Economic Development” honorees namedIRVINE, CA (March 3, 2023) — The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) installed its 2023 Board of Directors at its annual dinner on March 2 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Over 600 Orange County business and community leaders were on hand to recognize the contributions of outgoing 2022 - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-members/) - Dr. Henrik Cronqvist, Laureen Driscoll, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC and Steven Oh Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (May 12, 2023) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Dr. Henrik Cronqvist, the Robert J. and Carolyn A. Waltos Dean and Professor of Finance at Chapman University George L. Argyros - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Member](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-member/) - Dr. Michael J. Beals of Vanguard University Joins Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (August 4, 2023) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Dr. Michael J. Beals, President of Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, has joined OCBC’s Board of Directors. “I am honored to have this community leader join - [OCBC Welcomes New Board Members](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-welcomes-new-board-members-3/) - Seven Orange County business leaders join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (February 5, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Stephen Finnegan, Government Affairs Manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California, Tony Petros, Chief Executive Officer of LSA Associates, Inc., Nate Shinagawa, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of UCI Health, Laurie Sicaeros, - [Law Enforcement, Fire and Health Care Workers Honored at Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/law-enforcement-fire-and-health-care-workers-honored-at-orange-county-business-councils-first-responders-dinner/) - IRVINE, CA (September 13, 2023) — Nearly 200 community and business leaders gathered at the 2023 First Responders Dinner hosted by Orange County Business Council on September 12th. The inaugural event in Anaheim recognized nine first responder organizations in law enforcement, fire and health care that protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of - [2023 Health Care Forum Panelists Share Same Concerns About Staffing, Technology and More at 5th Annual Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/2023-health-care-forum-panelists-share-same-concerns-about-staffing-technology-and-more-at-5th-annual-health-care-forum/) - Orange County Business Council hosts panel of leading Orange County health care executives IRVINE, CA (August 17, 2023) — CEOs and top executives from Orange County hospitals and health care systems discussed continuing investments, innovations in care and research, and critical issues impacting the nation’s sixth largest county at the fifth annual Orange County Business - [2023 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE INSTALLED AT ANNUAL DINNER MARCH 2, 2023](https://ocbc.org/2023-orange-county-business-council-board-of-directors-to-be-installed-at-annual-dinner-march-2-2023/) - IRVINE, CA (February 6, 2023) — The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) will install its 2023 Board of Directors at its Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Nearly 700 Orange County business and community leaders are expected to attend. The event will mark the - [ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS](https://ocbc.org/orange-county-business-council-announces-new-board-members/) - Dr. Julianna Barnes, Ricardo Lorenzana and Eric Morgan Join Orange County Business Council Board of Directors IRVINE, CA (Dec. 2, 2022) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) announced today that Julianna Barnes, Ed.D., Chancellor of South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), Ricardo Lorenzana, dean of the School of Extended Education at the University of - [2022 TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET WINNERS ANNOUNCED](https://ocbc.org/2022-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-winners-announced/) - Local leaders, government and public-private partnerships honored by Orange County Business Council IRVINE, CA (Nov. 18, 2022)—Orange County Business Council has announced the winners of its 12th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards. The awards program recognizes public agencies and leaders for implementing policies and programs that cut through red tape, eliminate barriers - [OCBC’s BIZPAC Endorses Local Candidates for 2022 Orange County Elections](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-bizpac-endorses-local-candidates-for-2022-orange-county-elections/) - 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 - [LEADING CSUF ECONOMISTS PREDICT HARD-ISH LANDING FOR U.S. ECONOMY](https://ocbc.org/leading-csuf-economists-predict-hard-ish-landing-for-u-s-economy/) - 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 - [OCBC’s BIZPAC Endorses Reps. Lou Correa, Young Kim and Michelle Steel for Congressional Re-Elections](https://ocbc.org/ocbcs-bizpac-endorses-reps-lou-correa-young-kim-and-michelle-steel-for-congressional-re-elections/) - 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 - [2022-23 ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY INDICATORS REPORT LAUNCHED](https://ocbc.org/2022-23-orange-county-community-indicators-report-launched/) - 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 - [2022 HEALTH CARE FORUM PANELISTS AGREE ON STRONGER COLLABORATION](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-hosts-diverse-panel-healthcare-experts/) - 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 - [PANELISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 HEALTH CARE FORUM](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-2022-health-care-forum-2/) - 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 - [2022 ENERGY FORUM PANELISTS REMAIN HOPEFUL IN ACHIEVING LOCAL AND GLOBAL ENERGY GOALS](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-hosts-2022-energy-forum/) - 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 - [Orange County Business Council Hosts Annual Dinner and Installation of Board of Directors](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-hosts-2022-annual-dinner/) - 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 - [OCBC Hosts Successful Meetings with 18 State Leaders in Sacramento](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-hosts-successful-meetings-with-18-state-leaders-in-sacramento/) - Irvine, CA – March 25, 2022 – Orange County Business Council (OCBC) and a large group of business leaders representing a diverse array of Orange County industry sectors traveled to Sacramento on March 21 and 22 to speak with 18 prominent state leaders, including Attorney General Rob Bonta, GO-Biz Director Dee Dee Myers and CalChamber CEO - [OCBC Promotes Rubalcava To Chief Operating Officer; Parente To Chief Financial Officer](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-promotes-rubalcava-to-chief-operating-officer-parente-to-chief-financial-officer/) - IRVINE, CA — May 24, 2018 - Orange County Business Council today announced two executive promotions within the organization. Natalie Rubalcava – OCBC’s vice president of investor relations since 2016 – has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Danette Parente, who has served as OCBC’s Vice President of Finance and Administration for 23 years – - [Now accepting applications! Who turns Red Tape Into Red Carpet in your community?](https://ocbc.org/now-accepting-applications-who-turns-red-tape-into-red-carpet-in-your-community-3/) - IRVINE, CA— Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the fourth annual “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet” Awards. Acknowledging the good work local government can do in tough times, the awards program honors Orange County’s local governments that have implemented innovative policies and programs that cut - [2024 Orange County Business Council Board of Directors Installed at Annual Dinner](https://ocbc.org/2024-orange-county-business-council-board-of-directors-installed-at-annual-dinner/) - IRVINE, CA (February 16, 2024) — Orange County Business Council (OCBC) installed its 2024 Board of Directors at its annual dinner on February 15 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Over 600 Orange County business and community leaders were on hand to recognize the contributions of outgoing 2023 Board Chair Jodi Duva of Cox Business, California and to welcome incoming - [Hoag CEO Dr. Richard Afable Kicks Off OCBC Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast Series](https://ocbc.org/hoag-ceo-dr-richard-afable-kicks-off-ocbc-chairmans-leadership-breakfast-series/) - IRVINE, CA—Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is pleased to announce the 2011 Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast Series, beginning on Wednesday, March 2, featuring Dr. Richard Afable, President and CEO of Hoag Memorial Hospital. OCBC’s Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast Series features high-level guest speakers who share their tools for success and leadership philosophy. The series is hosted by - [OCBC applauds state for keeping High-Speed Rail on track](https://ocbc.org/ocbc-hosts-ceo-of-vizio-william-wang/) - IRVINE, CA —Orange County Business Council released the following statement today from President and CEO Lucy Dunn in response to the state Legislature’s approval of SB1029, allocating $4.5 billion in funding for the nation’s first High-Speed Rail system. OCBC applauds the vision, leadership and perseverance of those who voted in favor of jobs, the environment - [Lucy Dunn and Bob Alvarado head state's transportation commission](https://ocbc.org/lucy-dunn-and-bob-alvarado-head-states-transportation-commission/) - IRVINE, CA — Today Lucy Dunn, President and CEO, Orange County Business Council, was elected to Chair of the California Transportation Commission. While Bob Alvarado, Executive Officer, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, was elected as Vice-Chair. Currently serving in their second term as commissioners, Dunn and Alvarado bring a wealth of experience to the positions - [NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL’S 12th ANNUAL “TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET” AWARDS](https://ocbc.org/nominations-open-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-awards/) - 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 - [Nationally Acclaimed CSUF Economists: Recession Postponed, Not Completely Canceled](https://ocbc.org/nationally-acclaimed-csuf-economists-recession-postponed-not-completely-canceled/) - 29th Annual Economic Forecast Conference co-hosted by CSUF and OCBC ANAHEIM, CA (October 20, 2023) — California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) economists Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka described the economy—locally and nationally—as resilient, yet complex at the 29th Annual Economic Forecast Conference on October 19 in Anaheim. A collaboration of CSUF and Orange - [October 10, 2013 Indicator](https://ocbc.org/september-24-2013-indicator/) - In this week’s Indicator newsletter: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Released. How did OC's Legislators fare?; 2013 OC Workforce Indicators Report Released--Testing the Issue in 2014; No Holds the Moral High Ground--Federal Shutdown; Judge Rules Ontario Can Move Forward with Lawsuit to Gain Control of Airport; OCBC Around the Community; and much more! - [June 18, 2013 Indicator](https://ocbc.org/8918-2/) - In this week's Indicator newsletter: Now Accepting Nominations! 3rd Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards; OCBC's Legislative Scorecard Keeps Tabs on Job-Killer Legislation Made in Sacramento; On a Richter Scale of 10, This is an 11.5 Say Transportation Agencies; Save The Date! 2013 Workforce Development Conference - October 3; OCBC Members Honored at - [May 10, 2011 Indicator](https://ocbc.org/march-10-2011-e-indicator-newsletter/) - In this issue: Business and Labor Find Common Ground: Complete the 241 Toll Road, OC Metro's '40 Under 40' Honors OCBC's Best and Brightest, OCBC Hits The Road To Sacramento: What's Up With The State Budget?, OCBC Urges S.C.A.G. 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Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award Nomination Form Due: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.Winners Announced and Recognized at OCBC’s Annual Dinner: Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Anaheim, CA. Entry Submission Instructions:All nominations must be submitted through the online - [Arthur Black](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/arthur-black/) - Arthur Black Principal Transportation PlannerLSA Associates, Inc. Mr. Black is a Principal in LSA’s Mobility Group in Irvine, California, bringing 19 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic operations, and parking analysis. He has prepared technical reports, operational analyses, and transportation planning research for a wide range of public and private clients.Mr. Black first collaborated - [Registration: OCBC 2026 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-2026-sacramento-advocacy-trip/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC 2026 SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY TRIP Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Jena Jensen](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/jena-jensen/) - Jena Jensen Vice President, Chief Advocacy & Public Policy OfficerRady Children’s Health Jena Jensen oversees advocacy and public policy for CHOC, now Rady Children’s Health, as well as the development and stewardship of relationships with federal, state and local elected officials, government, community and opinion leaders. Ms. Jensen also oversees CHOC’s Belonging, Diversity, Equity & - [Lauren Martin](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/lauren-martin/) - Lauren Martin​ Vice President, Events & Special Projects 949.476.2242 ext. 241 lmartin@ocbc.org As the Vice President of Events & Special Projects for Orange County Business Council, Lauren Martin plans, coordinates and executes all events for the organization. During her time with OCBC, she has also served as Events Manager, and Office Assistant and Events Specialist. - [Carl Heft](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/carl-heft/) - Carl Heft Vice President, Investor Relations 949.476.2242 ext. 209 cheft@ocbc.org Carl Heft is the Vice President of Investor Relations for Orange County Business Council. In his role, he nurtures relationships with current and prospective OCBC investors. His background includes working as an underwriter and broker at some of the nation’s leading financial services companies, including - [Sarah Ghebrial](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/sarah-ghebrial/) - Sarah Ghebrial Vice President of Public Affairs 949.476.2242 ext. 212 sghebrial@ocbc.org Sarah Ghebrial is a strategic communications expert with a passion for storytelling, media relations and public affairs. She specializes in developing and executing campaigns that drive brand visibility by securing top-tier coverage and positioning businesses and executives as industry leaders.As Vice President of Public - [Jesse Ben-Ron](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/jesse-ben-ron/) - Jesse Ben-Ron Vice President, Business Initiatives 949.476.2242 ext. 221 jbenron@ocbc.org Jesse Ben-Ron is the Vice President of Business Initiatives at Orange County Business Council (OCBC). In his position, Jesse convenes the organization’s investors to connect and mobilize around OCBC’s four core initiatives of Economic Development, Housing, Workforce and Infrastructure. He also leads the Community Economic Resilience - [Dr. Wallace Walrod](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/dr-wallace-walrod/) - Dr. Wallace Walrod Chief Economic Advisor 949.476.2242 wwalrod@ocbc.org Since 1997, Dr. Walrod has served as the Chief Economic Adviser for Orange County Business Council (OCBC). Under his leadership, projects have shaped innovative programs, strategies and policies in the region. In his role, he also serves as the founding President of the Center for a New - [Frank McEnulty](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/frank-mcenulty/) - Frank McEnulty Chief Financial Officer C: 310.508.9398D: 949.476.2242 ext. 242 fmcenulty@ocbc.org Frank McEnulty is a fractional CFO, business consultant and a full-time lecturer at California State University, Long Beach in the areas of Finance, International Finance and Entrepreneurship. Prior to starting his teaching career, he was involved in multiple start-up ventures spanning a wide range - [Paul Simonds](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/paul-simonds/) - Paul Simonds Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 949.476.2242 ext. 234 psimonds@ocbc.org Paul Simonds is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Orange County Business Council (OCBC). With a focus on expanding economic development opportunities throughout Orange County and advancing the interests of OCBC’s investors, Simonds oversees the day-to-day operations of the - [Jeffrey Ball](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/jeffrey-ball/) - Jeffrey Ball President and CEO 949.476.2242 ext. 237 jball@ocbc.org Jeffrey K. Ball (“Jeff”) is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Orange County Business Council where he represents the interests of local businesses and organizations together with academia and government to promote the economic growth of the nation’s sixth largest county, Orange County, California.Ball - [Maiken Sorenson](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/maiken-sorenson/) - Maiken Sorenson Communications and Social Media Specialist 949.476.2242 ext. 220 msorenson@ocbc.org Maiken Sorenson is the Communications and Social Media Specialist for Orange County Business Council (OCBC). In her role, she supports OCBC’s communications efforts by managing social media, assisting with print and digital content creation for events and publications, and updating the website.Maiken graduated from - [Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/jorge-jorgie-sandoval/) - Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval Business Initiatives Facilitator 949.476.2242 ext. 223 jsandoval@ocbc.org Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval is the Business Initiatives Facilitator at Orange County Business Council (OCBC), bringing over a decade of project management expertise. In this role, Jorgie provides logistical support in the execution of business initiative strategies and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and investors. - [Maria Linares](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/maria-linares/) - Maria Linares Manager, Business Initiatives 949.476.2242 ext. 245 mlinares@ocbc.org As the Business Initiatives Manager at Orange County Business Council, Maria is responsible for the planning and execution of the California Jobs First Initiative within the Orange County region. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing innovative plans and strategies aimed at diversifying local economies. Maria is - [Paulina Alvarez](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/paulina-alvarez/) - Paulina Alvarez Manager, Government Affairs 949.476.2242 ext. 208 palvarez@ocbc.org Paulina Alvarez is a dedicated professional with a strong background in government affairs, community engagement and public policy. In 2024, she joined Curt Pringle & Associates (CP&A) as an Account Coordinator, where she supported clients across a range of sectors including housing, commercial development and health - [Tanya Weisz](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/tanya-weisz/) - Tanya Weisz Executive Assistant 949.476.2242 ext. 216 tweisz@ocbc.org Tanya Weisz is the Executive Assistant for Orange County Business Council, providing administrative, accounting and logistical support to the President and team.Prior to joining OCBC, Tanya was a Service Contract Specialist and Administrative Assistant at Anton Paar. Before that, she worked at the Disneyland Resort as a - [Vicki Blaser](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/vicki-blaser/) - Vicki Blaser Director, Accounting and Investor Relations 949.476.2242 ext. 207 vblaser@ocbc.org Vicki Blaser has been the Director of Accounting and Investor Sales for Orange County Business Council since its establishment in 1995 when the Orange County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Industrial League and Partnership 2010 merged to form the Council. In her role, - [Amanda Walsh](https://ocbc.org/about-us/ocbc-staff/amanda-walsh/) - Amanda Walsh Vice President, Government Affairs 949.476.2242 ext. 215 awalsh@ocbc.org Amanda Walsh is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Orange County Business Council. She oversees all aspects of the Council’s government and public affairs programs for Orange County’s business community. Prior to joining OCBC, Amanda worked for University of California, Irvine as their Community Relations Manager where her - [Julianna Barnes, Ed.D.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/julianna-barnes-ed-d/) - Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, Ed.D. ChancellorSouth Orange County Community College District Dr. Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, with over 30 years of experience in higher education, has made an indelible mark on the education community, especially at the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) since assuming the role of Chancellor on August 1, 2022. Her - [Steven Oh](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/steven-oh/) - Steven Oh Executive Vice President, DevelopmentRelated California As Senior Vice President of Development for Related California, Mr. Oh is responsible for managing complex, mixed‐use developments in Northern and Southern California. He leads all aspects of the development process, including acquisition, entitlements, finance, design, construction, marketing, and sales/leasing for Related’s market rate, mixed‐income and mixed‐use developments. - [Mark Taylor](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/mark-taylor/) - Mark W. Taylor Director, Government Operations – CaliforniaThe Boeing Company Mark W. Taylor serves as Director of Government Operations for The Boeing Company. In this role, Taylor leads Boeing’s state and local government relations activities in California and helps coordinate Boeing’s investments throughout the state. He joined Boeing in 2019 with extensive government affairs, strategic - [Joseph C. Hensley](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/joseph-c-hensley/) - Joe Hensley Market Leader of Orange CountyU.S. Bank Joe Hensley is the Market Leader of Orange County, CA for U.S. Bank. Hensley has been in banking 42 years. He began his banking career at age 18 as a teller while working his way through college. He held various positions early in his career in the - [Kevin Haboian](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/kevin-haboian-2/) - Kevin A. Haboian, P.E. Chief Sales Officer/Senior Vice PresidentHNTB Corporation As senior vice president and chief sales officer for HNTB, Kevin Haboian, P.E. supports the firm’s growth within the transportation sector across the United States. He brings over 30 years of experience in building within the transportation industry where he has led and grown major - [Darrell Johnson](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/darrell-johnson/) - Darrell E. Johnson Chief Executive OfficerOrange County Transportation Authority Darrell E. Johnson serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), a dynamic agency consisting of 1,400 dedicated professionals. With a focus on enhancing mobility and sustainability for over 3 million county residents, Johnson leads a comprehensive portfolio of multimodal projects, - [Nicole Suydam](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/nicole-suydam/) - Nicole Suydam President and Chief Executive OfficerGoodwill of Orange County Nicole Suydam has served the nonprofit sector for 26 years, working with local and national organizations dedicated to meeting human service needs. Growing up in a low-income, single-parent home gave Nicole a unique perspective and calling to serve others. As the first woman appointed president and - [Cedric Williams](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/cedric-williams/) - Cedric Williams Chief Safety OfficerSouthern California Gas Company Cedric Williams is chief safety officer for Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), a Sempra regulated utility. He oversees SoCalGas’ safety management systems that govern public, employee, contractor, and infrastructure safety, as well as programs, policies and processes to enhance safety culture and performance. His responsibility also includes - [Larry Chung Bio](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/larry-chung/) - Larry Chung Vice President, Customer Engagement DivisionSouthern California Edison Larry Chung is vice president, Customer Engagement Division, at Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. He oversees SCE’s relationships with its major industrial, commercial and governmental customers. In addition to driving clean energy program adoption, he leads cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency - [Felipe Monroig](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/felipe-monroig/) - Felipe Monroig Associate Vice President, State Government AffairsCharter Communications, West Region Felipe Monroig is the Associate Vice President, State Government Affairs – West Region for Charter Communications. In this role, Monroig is responsible for representing the company on a myriad of matters before government agencies and elected officials throughout Hawaii, Arizona, and Orange, San Diego - [Rebecca Hall, APR](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/rebecca-hall-apr/) - Rebecca Hall, APR President and Chief Executive OfficerIdea Hall Rebecca Hall is a thought leader and celebrated entrepreneur in the public relations, branding and marketing industries. As a recognized marketing communications leader, she has been published in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Native Society, and Orange County Business Journal. She is also a recognized influencer - [Dr. Michael J. Beals](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/dr-michael-j-beals/) - Dr. Michael J. Beals PresidentVanguard University Michael J. Beals, Ph.D., began his service as the 10th president of Vanguard University—Orange County, California’s first four-year college—on August 1, 2013.As president, he has enacted a bold vision for Vanguard to become the leading source of Christian higher education in California. Through pursuit of this vision and the - [Workforce](https://ocbc.org/committees/workforce/) - Workforce Committee For Orange County’s Education and Workforce Training Professionals OCBC’s Workforce Committee serves as a platform for Human Resources (HR) professionals across various industries. Together with colleagues, members discuss issues affecting the workplace and workforce, and how they can address these challenges. HousingCommittee The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives.The - [Housing](https://ocbc.org/committees/housing/) - Housing Committee For Orange County Development Professionals OCBC’s Housing Committee supports housing and other development issues that have a direct impact on the business community and Orange County’s workforce. HousingCommittee The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives.The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other developmental issues that have a direct - [Infrastructure](https://ocbc.org/committees/infrastructure/) - Infrastructure Committee For Orange County’s Transportation, Waterand Energy Professionals OCBC’s Infrastructure Committee supports vital infrastructure projectscritical to Orange County’s economic vitality and quality of life. HousingCommittee The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives.The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business - [History & Mission](https://ocbc.org/about-us/history-mission/) - History & Mission Orange County Business Council (OCBC) was established in 1995 through the merger of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Industrial League of Orange County, Orange County Economic Development Consortium, and the public private think tank, Partnership 2010. Together, these organizations encompassed more than 100 years of work laying the foundation - [GrowthZone Template #growthzone_heading#](https://ocbc.org/about-us/growthzone-template/) - #growthzone_heading# #growthzone_content# - [Thomas A. Turk, Ph.D.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/thomas-a-turk-ph-d/) - Thomas A. Turk, Ph.D. Interim DeanProfessor of Strategic ManagementArgyros College of Business and EconomicsChapman University Professor Turk currently serves as the Interim Dean and Professor of Strategic Management at Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business and Economics. He also served as Dean from 2017-2022. After completing his Ph.D. at the University of California, Irvine in - [Sydney Aylward](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/sydney-aylward/) - Sydney Aylward Relationship Executive, Government BankingJPMorganChase Sydney is a Relationship Executive in J.P. Morgan’s Pacific Government Banking Group, focusing on the local municipal market including counties, cities, schools, and special districts. She brings a wealth of experience both from her career, with more than a decade in J.P. Morgan’s commercial banking group, and from prior - [Registration: OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-csuf-31st-annual-economic-forecast-conference/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC/CSUF 31ST ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORECAST CONFERENCE Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [2025 First Responders Dinner Nomination Form](https://ocbc.org/2025-first-responders-dinner-nomination-form/) - OCBC 2025 FIRST RESPONDERS DINNERNOMINATION FORM First Responder Nomination Form Submission Extended Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5pmHonorees Notified By: Friday, August 8, 2025First Responders Dinner Event: Thursday, September 18, 2025Thank you for submitting a first responders nomination for OCBC’s 2025 First Responders Dinner. There is no fee associated with this nomination. We are - [Registration: OCBC 2025 First Responders Dinner](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-2025-first-responders-dinner/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC 2025 FIRST RESPONDERS DINNER Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Registration: OCBC 2025 Legislative Day](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-2025-legislative-day/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC 2025 LEGISLATIVE DAY Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Legislative Scorecard](https://ocbc.org/initiatives/legislative-scorecard/) - 2024 Legislative Scorecard Each year, Orange County Business Council measures and compares how well Orange County’s state elected leaders aligned with OCBC’s policy priorities measured against the Business Council’s four core initiatives—economic development, housing, infrastructure and workforce. Download the Scorecard Contact Amanda Walsh Vice President, Government AffairsOrange County Business Council949.794.7215awalsh@ocbc.org Paulina Alvarez Manager, Government AffairsOrange - [Legislative Action Guide](https://ocbc.org/resources/legislative-action-guide/) - 2025-2026 Legislative Action Guide Every two years, Orange County Business Council publishes a Legislative Action Guide that outlines the organization’s policy positions on issues ranging from transportation, to water supply, to economic development. The guide serves as OCBC’s road map for legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and offers direction for the Business Council’s - [Government Affairs](https://ocbc.org/committees/government-affairs/) - Government Affairs Committee For Orange County Public Affairs Professionals OCBC regularly takes positions on legislation. The Government Affairs Committee provides public policy direction and oversees the Council’s state and federal legislative programs. HousingCommittee The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives.The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other developmental issues that - [Economic Development](https://ocbc.org/committees/economic-development/) - Economic Development Committee For Orange County Industry, City and Innovation Leaders OCBC’s Economic Development Committee works with businesses, cities, and other community partners to take action on issues that advance business and ensure that the region’s vibrant economy continues to grow. HousingCommittee The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives.The Housing Committee - [Christopher Arias](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/christopher-arias/) - Christopher Arias Executive Director, Business DevelopmentMemorialCare Health System Christopher Arias is Executive Director of Business Development for MemorialCare. Serving ~2M patients annually, Memorialcare is a fully integrated health system throughout Southern LA/Orange counties with four hospitals (including a dedicated children’s hospital), 24/7 virtual care, and 220+ outpatient sites for primary/urgent care, imaging, surgery, women’s health, - [Faisal M. Zubairi](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/faisal-m-zubairi/) - Faisal M. Zubairi Partner, Southern California Office HeadDorsey & Whitney LLP Faisal Zubairi is the head of Dorsey’s Southern California office and a Partner in the Trial Group who focuses on complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters. Faisal represents foreign sovereign states and state-owned entities, oil & gas companies, airlines, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology - [Jarrod Ingle](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/jarrod-ingle/) - Jarrod Ingle Regional President and Head of Corporate Banking – Orange County-Inland EmpirePNC Bank Jarrod Ingle is the PNC Bank Regional President and head of Corporate Banking for Orange County & Inland Empire. In this role, Ingle leads the Orange County-Inland Empire market, overseeing business development, client relationships and PNC’s local philanthropic initiatives. Additionally, as - [Jill Dunn](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/jill-dunn/) - Jill Dunn Southwest Corporate Affairs Manager, Americas ProductsChevron Jill Dunn has been with Chevron since 2006. She manages Corporate Affairs for Chevron’s Southwest Region of Americas Products. In this role, Jill is responsible for representing the company on matters related to government relations, community relations, regulatory issues, social investment, and community engagement throughout Southern California, - [Registration: OCBC 2025 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-2025-health-care-forum/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC 2025 HEALTH CARE FORUM Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Tyler Holst, PE](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/tyler-holst-pe/) - Tyler Holst, PE Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering Rancho Mission Viejo Tyler Holst, PE, is Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering for Rancho Mission Viejo, a family-owned ranching, farming and real estate development company in South Orange County, California. With 6,000 acres, 14,000+ homes, and more than five million square feet of non-residential uses including - [Annette Morgan, MBA](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/annette-morgan-mba/) - Annette Morgan, MBA Chief Operating Officer City of Hope Orange County Annette Morgan, MBA, is Chief Operating Officer for City of Hope Orange County, part of one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and ranked among the Top 5 cancer institutions in the nation by U.S. - [Annual Report](https://ocbc.org/annual-report/) - [Mitra Novin Rogers](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/mitra-novin-rogers/) - Mitra Rogers Public Policy Lead—CaliforniaAmazon Web Services Mitra Rogers leads Public Policy for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing business, across California. In her role, Mitra spearheads strategic relationships with policymakers and advocates for legislative and regulatory policies that align with AWS’s business objectives. With a reputation for her adeptness at navigating complex policy - [2023 Legislative Action Guide](https://ocbc.org/resources/2023-legislative-action-guide/) - 2023 Legislative Action Guide Each year, Orange County Business Council publishes a Legislative Action Guide that outlines the organization’s policy positions on issues ranging from transportation, to water supply, to economic development. The guide serves as OCBC’s road map for legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and offers direction for the Business Council’s advocacy - [Brian Helleland](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/brian-helleland/) - Brian Helleland Chief Executive, St. Joseph Hospital & Orange County/High DesertProvidence Brian Helleland serves as the Chief Executive, St. Joseph Hospital and Orange County/High Desert. In his 28 years of executive experience, his dedicated service to Providence spans an impressive 18 years where he has held various leadership roles. They include Interim Chief Operating Officer - [Privacy Policy](https://ocbc.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text : Our website address is: https://ocbc.org. Comments Suggested text : When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. 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Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit reserved for OCBC investors and invited guests - [Test Web](https://ocbc.org/test-web/) - [2024-2025 Key Indicators](https://ocbc.org/2024-2025-key-indicators/) - [2024-2025 Community Indicators Report](https://ocbc.org/2024-2025-community-indicators-report/) - [14th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Nomination Form - Leadership in Public Service Award](https://ocbc.org/14th-annual-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-nomination-form-public-leadership-in-public-service-award/) - OCBC 14TH ANNUAL TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET AWARD NOMINATION FORM: LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award Nomination Form Due: Extended to Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5pm PST.Winners Announced and Recognized at OCBC’s Annual Dinner: Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Anaheim, CA. Entry Submission Instructions:All nominations must be - [14th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Nomination Form - Public-Private Partnership Award](https://ocbc.org/14th-annual-turning-red-tape-into-red-carpet-nomination-form-public-private-partnership-award/) - OCBC 14TH ANNUAL TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET AWARD NOMINATION FORM: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AWARD Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Nomination Award Form Due: Extended to Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5pm PST.Winners Announced and Recognized at OCBC’s Annual Dinner: Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Anaheim, CA. Entry Submission Instructions:All nominations must be submitted through - [Registration: OCBC 2025 Annual Dinner](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-2025-annual-dinner/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC 2025 ANNUAL DINNER Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Registration: OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbc-2025-sacramento-advocacy-trip/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC 2025 SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY TRIP Thank you sponsors! Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Dr. Stefan Bean](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/dr-stefan-bean/) - Dr. Stefan Bean Orange County Superintendent of SchoolsOrange County Department of Education Dr. Stefan Bean has dedicated the past 25 years to serving Southern California communities and students as a teacher, principal and school administrator. In June 2024, the Orange County Board of Education unanimously appointed him as Orange County’s 12th superintendent of schools, a - [Sridhar Sundaram](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/sridhar-sundaram/) - Dr. Sridhar Sundaram Dean, College of Business and EconomicsCalifornia State University, Fullerton Sridhar Sundaram joined Cal State Fullerton as the dean of the College of Business and Economics on July 15, 2021.Previously, Sundaram served as the Tiedemann-Cotton dean of the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, and campus dean for the Muma College of - [Jodi Duva](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/jodi-duva/) - Jodi Duva Vice PresidentCox Business, California As Vice President Cox Business for the Orange Coast market, encompassing Orange County, Palos Verdes, and Santa Barbara, Jodi Duva is responsible for leading a world-class team delivering customized communications solutions to local business communities. Duva oversees sales and service delivery across all sales channels. In her role as - [Benjamin Rubin, Esq.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/benjamin-rubin-esq/) - Benjamin Z. Rubin, Esq. Land Use and Environmental PartnerNossaman LLP As a partner with the law firm of Nossaman LLP, I assist developers, public agencies, landowners, and corporate clients on a variety of complex land use and condemnation related matters, including matters dealing with the Federal and State Endangered Species Act, the Federal Telecommunications Act, - [Teresa Conk](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/teresa-conk/) - Teresa Conk Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Institutes OfficerHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Teresa Conk is Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Institutes Officer. In this role, she is responsible for leading the strategy and operations of each of Hoag’s Clinical Institutes: Hoag Women’s Health Institute, Hoag Family Cancer Institute, Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & - [Enrique Perez, J.D.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/enrique-perez-j-d/) - Enrique Perez, J.D. Vice Chancellor, Educational ServicesRancho Santiago Community College District Enrique Perez, J.D. was appointed Vice Chancellor, Educational Services in July 2016. Reporting directly to the Chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), his responsibilities include supporting the district’s colleges—Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College—on strategic enrollment management, public and government - [Jason Bennett](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/jason-bennett/) - Jason Bennett Senior Vice President and Director of Branch BankingFarmers & Merchants Bank Jason Bennett is the Director of Branch Banking at Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank). In his role, he oversees the branch banking environment with a strong focus on client service and employee skill development. Since beginning his career with F&M in - [California Jobs First: Orange County Regional Investment Initiative Forum Registration](https://ocbc.org/california-jobs-first-orange-county-regional-investment-initiative-forum-registration/) - California Jobs First: Orange County Regional Investment Initiative Forum Registration PLEASE NOTE: The work of California Jobs First is inherently cross sectoral. Therefore, in the event that this forum receives more attendee interest than available seats, staff reserves the right to make final attendee decisions to ensure that the forum is representative of the diverse - [2024 First Responders Dinner Nomination Form](https://ocbc.org/2024-first-responders-dinner-nomination-form/) - OCBC 2024 FIRST RESPONDERS DINNERNOMINATION FORM UPDATE AS OF JULY 1: We are granting a one-week extension for first responder nominations. The extended deadline will be Monday, July 8 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations will not be accepted after this time. 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Luncheon Sponsor Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [form-test](https://ocbc.org/form-test/) - [Dan Vozenilek](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/dan-vozenilek/) - Dan Vozenilek joined AT&T in 2013 as a Director for the Orange County Region. In his capacity, he leads the company’s government affairs, public policy, ... - [2023-2024 Community Indicators Report](https://ocbc.org/2023-2024-community-indicators-report/) - Orange County Business Council (OCBC) - 2023-2024 Community Indicators Report - Orange County Profile - Economy - Housing - Special Feature - Income - Education - [Ray Swartz](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/ray-swartz/) - Ray Swartz, PE, MIES, IEEE, LEED AP Senior Vice PresidentWSP As a Senior Vice President of tk1sc, a member of WSP, Mr. Swartz’s responsibilities include being involved in all aspects of design operations and production activities for the firm’s full range of engineering/design services. As the District Business Line Leader, he oversees the Property & - [Abigail Lovell](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/abigail-lovell/) - Abigail Lovell Chief Sustainability OfficerExperian Abigail leads Sustainability for global Experian. In her role, she develops a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability and oversees the Environmental, Social and Governance programme for the organization. She leads climate change initiatives such as transition to Net Zero, social impact and the development of a global social impact framework. Since - [Payman Roshan, MBA](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/payman-roshan-mba/) - Payman Roshan, MBA Senior Vice President and Area ManagerKaiser Permanente Orange County Payman Roshan is the Senior Vice President and Area Manager of Kaiser Permanente (KP) Orange County in Southern California, two Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and more than twenty medical office buildings serving nearly 600,000 members throughout Orange County.Payman started his journey with Kaiser Permanente - [Nate Shinagawa](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/nate-shinagawa/) - Nate Shinagawa Senior Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerUCI Health Nate Shinagawa is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of UCI Health, where he oversees daily operations of a five-hospital enterprise with annual net revenue of over $3.5 billion and 13,000 employees.Nate has served in hospital senior leadership for over 14 years, including in - [Brian Hervey, CFRE, CGPP](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/brian-hervey-cfre-cgpp/) - Brian T. Hervey, CGPP, CFRE Vice Chancellor, University Advancement & Alumni Relations President, UCI FoundationUniversity of California, Irvine Brian T. Hervey serves as the vice chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations and the president of the UCI Foundation at the University of California, Irvine. He provides leadership over all aspects of the university’s fundraising - [Michael Hunn](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/michael-hunn/) - Michael Hunn Chief Executive OfficerCalOptima Health As Chief Executive Officer, Michael Hunn is responsible for the mission and vision of CalOptima Health, serving its members, managing its systems and structures as well as overall strategic business, network, financial and community planning. He oversees all aspects of the health plan and maintains close working relationships with - [Susan Hori, Esq.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/susan-hori-esq/) - Susan Hori, Esq. Partner, Land UseManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Susan Hori is a land use partner in the Orange County office of Manatt Phelps & Phillips, and also serves as the office’s Administrative Partner. Her practice focuses on obtaining land use development entitlements for landowners and developers, including local land use approvals, California Environmental - [Caroline Wong](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/caroline-wong/) - Caroline Wong Senior Director of Communications and Custom ContentSouthern California News Group and The Orange County Register In her current position, Caroline is responsible for managing the Custom Content Division, overseeing product development and production, as well as generating revenue for specialty products and initiatives. Additionally, Caroline handles Communications for SCNG, assuming the role of - [First Responders Dinner Nomination](https://ocbc.org/first-responders-dinner-nomination/) - First Responders Dinner Nomination - [OCBC Payments](https://ocbc.org/payments/) - OCBC Payment Form OCBC Payment Form "*" indicates required fields Please provide your payment information below.Name* First Last Company*Email* Item Description*Ex: [COMPANY NAME] Gold Health Care Forum SponsorshipPayment Amount* Pay bySelect OneCredit CardCheck (payable to OCBC)Total Credit Card Billing Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto - [Shari Battle](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/shari-battle/) - Shari Battle Senior Vice President, Orange County Market ExecutiveLocal Markets OrganizationBank of America Shari Battle is the Market Manager for Bank of America in Orange County. She is responsible for the market’s strategic plan, building healthy communities by activating the connective tissue of purpose, bridging the bank, its people, and the broader ecosystem. By aligning - [Registration: OCBC's 2024 Health Care Forum](https://ocbc.org/registration-ocbcs-2024-health-care-forum/) - REGISTRATION: OCBC'S 2024 HEALTH CARE FORUM Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsors Plantinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Goodwill of Orange County LSA Associates, Inc Orange County REALTORS - [Past Events](https://ocbc.org/past-events/) - Upcoming Events Orange County Business Council events and committee meetings provide a forum for business, academic and public sector leaders to address issues critical to the economic wellbeing of the nation’s sixth largest county. Whether it’s an advocacy trip to Sacramento, OCBC’s signature Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors with 700 attendees, - [Robert (RJ) Mayer, Jr.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/robert-rj-mayer-jr/) - Robert (RJ) Mayer, Jr. Chairman and Chief Operating OfficerThe Mayer Corporation As Chairman and COO of The Mayer Corporation, Robert L. Mayer, Jr., or “RJ”, as he is better known, has been personally involved in the construction of many of the family-owned Ambassador Inn Hotels, a 2,600-room chain and more recently, The Waterfront Beach Resort - [Michael A. Thomas, Ph.D.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/michael-a-thomas-ph-d/) - Michael A. Thomas, Ph.D. PresidentConcordia University Irvine Dr. Michael A. Thomas, the President of Concordia University Irvine, has just completed his first year at CUI. Dr. Thomas brings a passion for higher education to his tenure. His deep commitment to the Lutheran intellectual tradition, along with his extensive experience across multiple disciplines, including curriculum, faculty - [William Shopoff](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/william-shopoff/) - William Shopoff President and Chief Executive OfficerShopoff Realty Investments, L.P. Bill Shopoff is President and Chief Executive Officer of Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P., as well as numerous affiliated entities.Mr. Shopoff has more than 40 years of real estate and investment experience. His expertise includes the acquisition, development, and sale of new and redeveloped residential and - [Gregory Saks](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/gregory-saks/) - Gregory Saks Vice President, University AdvancementExecutive Director, CSUF Philanthropic FoundationCalifornia State University, Fullerton Greg Saks joined California State University, Fullerton as the Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation in January of 2013. As the chief advancement officer for the university, his portfolio includes all units related - [Ryan Chamberlain](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/ryan-chamberlain/) - Ryan Chamberlain Chief Executive OfficerTransportation Corridor Agencies Ryan Chamberlain serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Transportation Corridor Agencies, overseeing the strategic planning, operations, and management for one of California’s largest toll road networks.For over 25 years, Ryan Chamberlain has been a leader in transportation and mobility solutions at the regional and state level working - [Brenda Rose](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/brenda-rose/) - Brenda Rose Region Manager, Middle Market Banking, OC, IEJPMorgan Chase Brenda Rose is the Executive Director and Market Manager for Business Banking in Orange County at JP Morgan Chase. She leads six diverse teams of Business Relationship Managers focused on building relationships with small business owners to identify and address their needs. Brenda is passionate - [Tony Petros](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/tony-petros/) - Tony Petros Chief Executive OfficerLSA Associates, Inc. Tony Petros, LSA’s Chief Executive Officer, spearheads LSA’s continued goal of achieving project management excellence and client development. Mr. Petros began his career at LSA in 1984 and has risen through the company as a Project Manager, Associate, Principal, President/COO and now Chief Executive Officer. He has provided - [Dave Bartlett](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/dave-bartlett/) - Dave Bartlett Vice President, Land Entitlement & Housing DevelopmentBrookfield Properties Development David (Dave) Bartlett is the Vice-President of Land Entitlement for Brookfield Properties – Development of Southern California. Over the past 35 years, he has guided the successful entitlements of many residential, mixed use and commercial projects throughout southern California. He joined the Brookfield executive - [Mike Balsamo](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/mike-balsamo/) - Mike Balsamo Senior Vice President, Governmental RelationsRancho Mission Viejo As the Senior Vice President of Governmental Relations, Balsamo is responsible for interfacing with local and regional jurisdictions to oversee the planning and entitlement for community development and major infrastructure including schools, public safety facilities, transportation, water and other vital facilities and services for Rancho Mission - [Eric Morgan](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/eric-morgan/) - Eric Morgan Vice President, Community AffairsFivePoint Holdings, LLC Eric Morgan is the Vice President of Community Affairs at Irvine-based Five Point Holdings, LLC, one of the largest developers of mixed-use communities in coastal California.He is responsible for the creation and implementation of community engagement plans, sponsorships and communication strategies that positively impact the awareness and - [Stephen Finnegan](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/stephen-finnegan/) - Stephen Finnegan Government Affairs ManagerAutomobile Club of Southern California Stephen Finnegan leads public and government affairs, public policy, media communications, community programs, and traffic safety advocacy and efforts for the Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA Texas, AAA New Mexico, and AAA Hawaii. He advocates for motorist and business issues, including improved traffic safety and - [Cathi Killian](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/cathi-killian/) - Cathi Killian Vice President, Communications and Public AffairsDisneyland Resort Cathi Killian is vice president, Communications and Public Affairs, at the Disneyland Resort, one of the world’s top tourist attractions and the largest single-site employer in Orange County. She oversees all external and internal communications, government and community relations. Leading a team of more than 50 - [Jeffrey Ball](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/jeffrey-ball/) - Jeffrey Ball President and Chief Executive OfficerOrange Country Business Council Jeffrey K. Ball (“Jeff”) is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Orange County Business Council where he represents the interests of local businesses and organizations together with academia and government to promote the economic growth of the nation’s sixth largest county, Orange County, - [2023-2024 Key Indicators](https://ocbc.org/2023-2024-key-indicators/) - [2024 Annual Dinner “Invest In OC” Honorees](https://ocbc.org/2024-annual-dinner-invest-in-oc-honorees/) - 2024 Annual Dinner “Invest In OC” Honorees Whether through expansion, relocation, consolidation or a new business,these leading companies have chosen to invest in Orange County. Chipotle Mexican Grill The first national restaurant brand to commit to using only responsibly raised meat with some of the highest animal welfare standards, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a culinary leader. Headquartered - [Ron Hasse](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/ron-hasse/) - Ron Hasse President and PublisherSouthern California News Group and The Orange County Register Ron Hasse was named publisher of The Orange County Register and President of Southern California News Group (SCNG) in March 2016. He oversees day-to-day strategy and development of SCNG’s eleven daily newspapers and websites, weekly publications, magazines, digital products and social channels. - [Robert Bein](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/robert-bein/) - Robert Bein Special RepresentativePsomas Robert Bein is the former Chairman of the Board of RBF Consulting and has more than 50 years of professional engineering experience. Mr. Bein joined the firm as Chief Engineer and had responsible charge of all engineering work for both private sector and public agency clients. He became President of RBF - [Ricardo Lorenzana](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/ricardo-lorenzana/) - Ricardo Lorenzana Dean, School of Extended EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Global University of Massachusetts Global - [Les Card](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/les-card/) - Les Card PrincipalLSA Associates, Inc. Les Card is currently a Principal with LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA). He has been with LSA 37 years, since 1984. Mr. Card served as Chairman and CEO for over 30 years. LSA is an employee-owned environmental planning consulting company of 200 employees. Mr. Card has over 45 years of experience - [Kathy Sieck, Esq.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/kathy-sieck-esq/) - Kathy Sieck, Esq. Senior Vice President and General CounselAutomobile Club of Southern California Kathy Sieck is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Automobile Club of Southern California. In addition to her legal duties, she leads the public affairs activities for the Auto Club, overseeing legislative and regulatory advocacy, public and media relations - [John Heffernan](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/john-heffernan/) - John Heffernan External AffairsAT&T John Heffernan has been part of AT&T’s External Affairs team since 2007 covering cities in Southern California responsible for public affairs, government relations, community outreach, media relations and corporate philanthropy.Now leading AT&T’s efforts in Orange County, he is proud to represent the company’s vision of creating connections – with each other, - [David LeCause](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/david-lecause/) - David LeCause General Manager, Anterior Segment, U.S. Eye CareAllergan, an AbbVie Company Dave LeCause is the General Manager, U.S. Eye Care, Anterior Segment responsible for leading sales and marketing for the Eye Care refractive and dry eye franchises, including VUITY and Restasis.Dave has over three decades of commercial leadership experience in the specialty pharmaceutical/biotech industry - [David A. Robinson, Esq.](https://ocbc.org/about-us/executive-committee-board-of-directors/david-a-robinson-esq/) - David A. Robinson, Esq. Partner Holland & Knight LLP David A. Robinson is a litigation attorney and the executive partner of Holland & Knight’s Orange County office. Mr. Robinson focuses his practice on complex business trials and arbitrations, as well as shareholder derivative actions.Mr. Robinson is experienced as lead counsel in complex business trials and arbitrations ## My Templates - [OCBC Business Connections Past Events](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=ocbc-business-connections-past-events) - Past Events Building Tomorrow's Workforce: How Business and Education Can Partner for Success May 27, 2026Orange County Business Council and our partners at Ednovate, Legacy College Prep invite you to join us for a panel discussion on the future of workforce development in Orange County.Our region’s economic competitiveness depends on how well we prepare the - [OCBC Business Connections Upcoming Event Template](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=ocbc-business-connections-upcoming-event-template) - Coming Soon - [Drew Zinser](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=drew-zinser) - Content area - [Josh Smith](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=josh-smith) - Content area - [Meetings-All](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=meetings-all) - Government Affairs Committee MeetingJune 12, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community.Read more International Business Attraction MeetingJune 26, 2026 @ 10 - 11 a.m. The International Business Attraction - [Meetings-International-Business-Attraction](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=meetings-international-business-attraction) - International Business Attraction MeetingJune 26, 2026 @ 10 - 11 a.m. The International Business Attraction Committee promotes Orange County to international firms by highlighting its innovation ecosystem, global talent base and key industries such as life sciences, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and consumer and lifestyle products and services. Through cross‑border partnerships and global collaboration, the committee - [Jim Mayfield](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=jim-mayfield) - Content area - [Jeffrey Ball](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=jeffrey-ball) - Content area - [Maiken Sorenson](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=maiken-sorenson) - Content area - [Christina L. Byrne, MPA](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=christina-l-byrne-mpa) - Content area - [Sydney Aylward](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=sydney-aylward) - Content area - [Caroline Wong](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=caroline-wong-2) - Content area - [Brian T. Hervey, CGPP, CFRE](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=brian-t-hervey-cgpp-cfre) - Content area - [Mark W. Taylor](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=mark-w-taylor) - Content area - [Thomas A. 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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 - [Meetings-Housing](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=meetings-housing) - Housing Committee MeetingAugust 11, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County.Read more Housing Committee MeetingNovember 1, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. The Housing Committee takes action on housing - [Meetings-Workforce](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=meetings-workforce) - Workforce Committee MeetingAugust 12, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m. 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. Read more Workforce Committee MeetingSeptember 9, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m. Comprised of - [Meetings-Economic](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=meetings-economic) - Economic Development Committee MeetingJuly 16, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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.Read more Economic Development Committee MeetingOctober 15, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m. - [Meetings-Government](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=meetings-government) - Government Affairs Committee MeetingJune 12, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government Affairs Committee Meeting. The Government Affairs Committee discusses and takes action on public policy issues that have a direct impact on the business community.Read more Government Affairs Committee MeetingJuly 10, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m. Join the upcoming Government - [Past Events](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=past-events) - Past Events OCBC 2026 Health Care ForumMay 6, 2026 Registration is now closed. Join OCBC's Health Care Forum, "Behind Every Breakthrough: Driving Clinical Innovation and Impact in Orange County."Read more OCBC 2026 Sacramento Advocacy TripMarch 23-24, 2026 SOLD OUT! OCBC's Sacramento Advocacy Trip offers attendees the opportunity to meet with legislative leaders and to help - [Upcoming Event Template](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=upcoming-event-template) - Upcoming Events OCBC 2026 Legislative DayJuly 21, 2026 Registration is open! 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.Read more OCBC 2026 First Responders DinnerSeptember 16, 2026 Nominations are - [Frank McEnulty](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=frank-mcenulty) - Content area - [Lauren Martin](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=lauren-martin) - Content area - [Jesse Ben-Ron](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=jesse-ben-ron) - Content area - [Sarah Ghebrial](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=sarah-ghebrial) - Content area - [Amanda Walsh](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=amanda-walsh) - Content area - [Vicki Blaser](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=vicki-blaser) - Content area - [Paul Simonds](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=paul-simonds) - Content area - [Dr. Wallace Walrod](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=dr-wallace-walrod) - Content area - [Carl Heft](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=carl-heft) - Content area - [Tanya Weisz](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=tanya-weisz) - Content area - [Paulina Alvarez](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=paulina-alvarez) - Content area - [Maria Linares](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=maria-linares) - Content area - [Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval](https://ocbc.org/?elementor_library=jorge-jorgie-sandoval) - Content area - [Faisal M. 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