OCBC BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
Tariff Policies in Practice:
What Business Leaders Need to Know

Orange County’s elected representatives will share updates and discuss economic development, workforce, housing and infrastructure issues impacting Orange County.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

White House East Room
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Tariff Policies in Practice:
What Business Leaders Need to Know

Tariffs are shaping the future of global business and understanding them is essential. Orange County Business Council and The Richard Nixon Foundation invite you to join us for a high-impact discussion that explores the purpose and structure of tariffs, as well as the operational and strategic considerations companies must evaluate in today’s evolving trade environment. Our panel of industry and policy experts will break down what business leaders need to know and how to proactively position their organization for long-term resilience. Whether you manage business strategy or public relations, this is a timely opportunity to gain clarity and walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your approach to trade policy.

Panelists: Kevin Depew (RSM US LLP), TJ McCree (Cathay Bank), Dr. Christopher Schwarz (UCI), Charron Ricks (UPS Supply Chain Solutions), Jeff Ball (Moderator)

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Event Location:

Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

Event Agenda*:

8:15 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m. Program
12:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Adjourn

*Agenda tentative and subject to change

OCBC Member Ticket: $250 | OCBC Non-Member Ticket: $300

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Please contact Jorgie Sandoval,
Business Initiatives Facilitator, Orange County Business Council, at [email protected].

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OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip

March 24-25, 2025

The Citizen Hotel, 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Join OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 18-19, 2024. 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 largest county. Space is limited and this trip will sell out, so be sure to save your spot!

Event Agenda

Coming Soon.

Event Location

The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

OCBC Member Full Trip Registration: $1,200 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 18)
Non-Member Full Trip Registration: $1,500 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 18)
Meals & Materials Only: $950 (Includes Meals and Materials. No Hotel Stay)