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OC COVID SLOWS, CVS VACCINES, 2ND DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FORUM, VACCINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, EARN AND LEARN & MORE! |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS:
OC COVID CASES CONTINUE TO SLOW, CVS TO OFFER VACCINES:*
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OC's new COVID-19 cases count continues to fall. Keep up the good work and remember to #MaskUp and get your vaccine! CVS will start distributing vaccine's in OC on February 11, learn more here.
SECOND SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT CANDIDATE FORUM:*
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OC Forum, in partnership with OCBC and OCTax, will host a candidate forum for the Second Supervisorial District special election. Learn how each candidate plans to address OC’s critical issues, including the vaccination roll-out, support for OC businesses, reopening Disneyland and more. The forum will be held virtually on Friday, February 12 at 12:00 p.m. Register here.
STUDENTS ENROLL NOW! COUNTY YOUTH EARN AND LEARN PROGRAM TEACHES BUSINESS SKILLS:*
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County of Orange’s Youth Earn and Learn Program is now enrolling participants between the ages of 14-21. This program teaches how to start a business while providing $14/hour for class and study time. To enroll, text (657) 210-1295 or click here.
TODAY! U.S. CHAMBER TO HOST WEBINAR ON FEDERAL UPDATES:*
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U.S. Chamber will host a free webinar at 2:00 p.m. discussing President Biden’s America Rescue Plan for COVID-19, the 117th Congress and the pathway to rebuilding America’s infrastructure. Jennings Imel, Executive Director of the Western Region for U.S. Chamber, will present. Register here.
REGISTER FOR MWDOC WATER POLICY FORUM:*
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Municipal Water District of Orange County invites you to attend a very special Virtual Water Policy Forum on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, featuring keynote panelists Susan Tatayon, Chair of the Delta Stewardship Council, and Nancy Vogel, Director, Governor’s Water Portfolio Program. Join MWDOC and take a closer look at the Governor’s plan for long-term water resilience. Register here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CAP OC’S CLEMENTINE, THE MOBILE FOOD TROLLEY:*
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Community Action Partnership Orange County’s Mobile Food Trolley, Clementine, turned 2 this week! Each month, Clementine visits up to 16 distribution sites in Orange County and serves up to 60 families per distribution. Clementine served 42% more families and provided 153% more pounds of food in 2020 compared to 2019. Thank you CAP Orange County for helping residents experiencing food insecurity! Learn more.
URGENT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST VACCINATION EFFORTS:
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OneOC’s Emergency Volunteer Center is in urgent need of both medical trained and general support volunteers to support vaccination sites. Sign up to volunteer here.
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ADVOCACY
SAVE THE DATE: OCBC’S VIRTUAL SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY TRIP MARCH 30 AND 31:*
- Mark your calendars! OCBC will host its annual Sacramento Advocacy Trip virtually on March 30 and 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Last year, OCBC welcomed 14 speakers, including Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. Keep an eye out for a link to register and info on this year’s speakers!
OCBC PUBLISHES 2021-22 LEGISLATIVE ACTION GUIDE - A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD:*
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Take a look at OCBC’s new 2021-22 Legislative Action Guide! The Legislative Action Guide dictates OCBC’s advocacy at the local, state and federal levels and is developed with significant review and contributions from OCBC members to establish positions on major policy issues. This resource also includes contact information for the county’s local, state and federal elected officials to encourage dialogue between the business community and government.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
EXIM BANK UPDATE:*
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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) recently modified the buyer financing program to enhance U.S. competitiveness in certain industries facing strong competition from China. To learn more, please contact EXIM’s Regional Director for Orange County, Paul Duncan, who can be reached at: 949-660-0633 / Paul.Duncan@exim.gov.
ROUND 2 OPEN! APPLY FOR THE CA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT:*
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Small businesses can apply for Round 2 of the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program starting now through February 8, 2021. Click here to learn more about how to apply. This is the final application window for the grant—don't miss out!
JOIN OC REALTORS AND LUCY DUNN FOR REOPENING STRATEGY WEBINAR:*
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On February 18, OC Realtors will host a webinar featuring Lucy Dunn, OCBC President and CEO, providing businesses with information to guide them towards reopening sooner and safer. Find out what strategies will set your business up for success! Register here.
CALTAX TO HOST WEBINAR ON TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AGREEMENTS:
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On February 9, join CalTax Sales and Use Tax Technical Consultant Joan Armenta-Roberts, Randy Ferris (EY), Jeff Varga (Paul Hastings), and Susan Bittick (Ryan) for a discussion on California's sales tax treatment of technology transfer agreements, including a background on the Lucent decision and status of TTAs. Register here.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COVID-19 NEWS
KNOW WHEN TO “DOUBLE MASK”:*
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When indoors, it’s a good idea to “double mask”--a surgical mask covered with a cloth mask of tightly-woven material. Learn more.
OC HEALTHCARE AGENCY VACCINE TASK FORCE MEETING COVERS LATEST VACCINE NUMBERS, SITE AVAILABILITY AND MORE:
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OCHCA Vaccine Taskforce met on January 21 and reviewed the latest data on vaccines, site availability and more. The PowerPoint from the meeting is available here and the latest information on vaccine distribution is available here.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COUNTY OF ORANGE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY REOPENS FOUR REGIONAL CENTERS:
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The County of Orange Social Services Agency reopened four regional offices with limited functionality on Monday, providing OC residents with additional access to public assistance benefits and related services. Read more.
OCBC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
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February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black achievements in history, culture, academics and business while reflecting on racial injustices and how we can make Orange County and the nation a more equitable place. Learn more about Black History Month here.
GET TESTED NOW! WHERE TO GET TESTING IN OC
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
BOEING COMMITS TO 100% SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS BY 2030:
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Boeing set ambitious targets to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. Sustainable aviation fuels reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% over the fuel’s life cycle. OCBC commends Boeing for committing to addressing climate change and reducing aviation carbon emissions. Read more.
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