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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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 and economic growth in Orange County. The 15th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award winners have been announced! Below are the 2026 Winners and Honorable Mentions for each of the three award categories. The 15th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award honorees will be announced live at OCBC’s 2026 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors on February 26, 2026, in Anaheim. 2026 Honorees Announced Soon Economic Development
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 and economic growth in Orange County. The 15th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award honorees will be announced live at OCBC’s 2026 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors on February 26, 2026, in Anaheim. 2026 Nominees Announced Soon Economic Development
OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference Sponsor Opportunities Thursday, October 30, 2025 REGISTRATION: 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 PNC Bank Rancho Mission Viejo SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Corporate Sponsors American Business Bank Brookfield Residential Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation Chevron City of Santa Ana Disneyland Resort First Pacific Bank Jamboree Housing LSA Associates, Inc Michael Baker International The Orange County Register Rady Children’s Health Slalom South Orange County Community College District UCI Chief Executive Roundtable For more information Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.794.7241lmartin@ocbc.org
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