OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip
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 most populous county.
March 24-25, 2025
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip
Trip registrations are now closed.
Join OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 24-25, 2025. Led by OCBC President and CEO, Jeff Ball, and OCBC’s Government Affairs team, the 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. Space is limited and this trip will sell out, so be sure to secure your spot!
Full trip registration cancellations may be made up until February 18, 2025. After this time, cancellations may not be eligible for a refund. All sponsorships and trip registrations must be paid in full by March 17, 2025. All flight costs are on own.Â
Event Location
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Suggested Flight
Monday, March 24, 2025
Southwest Airlines Flight #2245
Departs SNA at 6:45 a.m.
Arrives SMF at 8:30 a.m.
OCBC provides a shuttle from the airport to The Citizen Hotel on Monday to accommodate attendees arriving on this flight.Â
Event Agenda
Monday, March 24, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Legislative Speakers
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Reception at Cafeteria 15L
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Dinner at Cafeteria 15L
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Legislative Speakers
*Event schedule and speakers are
subject to change.
For trip questions
Please contact Amanda Walsh,
Vice President of Government Affairs, Orange County Business Council, at awalsh@ocbc.org.
Event Gallery
Visit OCBC’s Photo Gallery to view photos of a past OCBC Sacramento Advocacy Trip.
OCBC Member Full Trip Registration: $1,250 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 24)
Non-Member Full Trip Registration: $1,500 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 24)
Meals & Materials Only: $950 (Includes Meals and Materials. No Hotel Stay)
2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip Speakers
The Honorable
Fiona Ma
California State Treasurer
The Honorable
Tom Umberg
California State Senate
Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
The Honorable
Dave Cortese
California State SenateÂ
Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
The Honorable
Juan Alanis
California State Assembly
Vice Chair, Committee on Public Safety
The Honorable
José Luis Solache, Jr.
California State Assembly
Chair, Committee on Economic Development, Growth, & Household Impact
Zack Olmstead
Department of Housing and Community Development
Karla A. Nemeth
Director, CA Department of Water Resources
Dan C. Dunmoyer
California Building Industry Association
Chris Micheli
Principal, Snodgrass & Micheli
Kevin Gould
California Bankers Association
The Honorable
Brian Jones
California State Senate, Minority Leader
The Honorable
Catherine Blakespear
California State SenateÂ
Chair, Senate Environmental
Quality Committee
The Honorable
James Gallagher
California State Assembly,
Republican Leader
The Honorable
Cottie Petrie-Norris
California State Assembly
Chair, Utilities & Energy Committee
Secretary Stewart Knox
California Labor &
Workforce Development Agency
Michael R. O. Martinez
Deputy Insurance Commissioner,
CA Department of Insurance
Gabe Petek
Legislative Analyst’s Office
Skyler Wonnacott
California Business Properties Association
Jennifer Barrera
CalChamber
*Additional speakers announced soon.
Thank you sponsors!
Title Sponsor
OC Legislative Reception & Dinner Sponsor
Lunch Briefing Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsor
Issue Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Kaiser Permanente
Corporate Sponsors
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, or a Committee meeting where OCBC brings together lawmakers and OCBC investors for thoughtful engagement, OCBC offers innovative and informative events.