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
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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
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]
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.