OCBC 2026 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.

Orange County Business Council (OCBC)

March 23-24, 2026

The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

OCBC 2026 Sacramento Advocacy Trip

Join OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 23-24, 2026. 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!

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Event Location

Coming Soon

The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Suggested Flights

Coming Soon

Monday, March 23, 2026
SNA to SMF #4518
Departs SNA at 7:00 a.m.
Arrives SMF at 8:40 a.m.

OCBC provides a shuttle from the airport to The Citizen Hotel on Monday to accommodate attendees arriving on this flight.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
SMF to SNA #580
Departs SMF at 1:35 p.m.
Arrives SNA at 3:05 p.m.

Event Agenda

Coming Soon

Monday, March 23, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Legislative Speakers

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Reception at Cafeteria 15L

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dinner at Cafeteria 15L

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Legislative Speakers

*Event schedule and speakers are
subject to change.

For Trip Questions

Please contact Lauren Martin,
Vice President of Events & Special Projects, Orange County Business Council, at [email protected].

Event Gallery

OCBC Member Full Trip Registration

$1,300 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 23)

Non-Member Full Trip Registration

$1,500 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 23)

Meals & Materials Only

$950 (Includes Meals and Materials. No Hotel Stay)

*Flight costs are not included

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 Senate
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 Senate
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 Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Issue Sponsors

For event and
sponsorship
questions

Lauren Martin, Director of Events
Orange County Business Council
[email protected]

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