OCBC FIRST RESPONDERS DINNER

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.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
5 – 8 p.m.

The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802

OCBC 2023 First Responders Dinner

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’s 2023 Health Care Forum
Orange County: Innovating Health Care

Join OCBC to hear from leaders of Orange County’s largest health care providers as they discuss continuing investments in the county, innovations in care and research, and critical issues impacting the industry.

Event Location:

The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802

Event Agenda:

5:00 p.m.: Registration and Cocktail Reception
6:15 p.m.: Dinner and Program
8:00 p.m.: Adjourn

Honoree Awards Emcee

Vikki Vargas

NBC-LA, Orange County Bureau Chief, Retired

Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair

Award-winning former NBC-LA, Orange County Bureau Chief Vikki Vargas is the Honoree Awards Emcee for the 2023 First Responders Dinner. For nearly four decades, Vargas was the face of Orange County as the OC Bureau Chief for the NBC affiliate in Los Angeles. As a TV news reporter, she received five Golden Mike Awards and three Emmy Awards for her work on breaking news and feature stories, and in early 2023 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio and Television News Association.

2023 Honoree Organizations

2023 First Responders Panel

Brian Fennessy

Fire Chief
Orange County Fire Authority

Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair

Don Barnes

Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff’s Department

Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair

Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer
MemorialCare

Honoring 2023 OCBC Board Chair

Steve Churm

Principal, Churm|360

Installing 2024 OCBC Board Chair

OCBC Member Ticket: $200
Non-Member Ticket: $275

Thank you sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Concordia University Irvine

Cox Business

Related Bristol

South Orange County Community College District

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

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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.