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HOUSING WEBINAR, STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FAQS, 4TH DISTRICT GRANTS, FIRST 5 SURVEY, CLAY LACY SOLAR PROJECT & MORE! |
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SAVE THE DATE: OCCOG’S OC HOUSING FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE:*
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OCBC is proud to co-host with Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) “OC Housing for a Resilient Future”! The first webinar, “Economic Resiliency in a Post-Pandemic World" features OCBC Chief Economic Advisor Dr. Wallace Walrod, on March 24 at 11:00 a.m. Register here.
CAA FAQ ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:*
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California Apartment Association (CAA) FAQ covers the new state rental assistance program, SB 91. Learn about eviction protections, how SB 91 is different from the previous COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act and other important info landlords need to know about SB 91. Click here to read.
SMALL BUSINESSES IN OC DISTRICT 4 – APPLY FOR GRANT RELIEF PROGRAM:*
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OC Supervisor Doug Chaffee's new Small Business Grant Relief Program for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 serves the cities of Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, parts of Buena Park and unincorporated communities. Grant awards are set at $5,000. To learn more and apply, click here. Applications open Tuesday, February 16.
TODAY! OCPAA TO HOST STATE OF ORANGE COUNTY 2021 WITH CHAIRMAN ANDREW DO:*
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Orange County Public Affairs Association (OCPAA) will welcome Andrew Do, Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Transportation Authority and CalOptima, to present State of Orange County 2021. The event will be held virtually today at 1:00 p.m. Register here.
FIRST 5 ORANGE COUNTY ASKS EMPLOYERS TO COMPLETE SHORT SURVEY:*
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First 5 Orange County is requesting that OC employers of all sizes and industries participate in a short Employer Survey. Child care is crucial for working parents, especially in the COVID pandemic. The survey will explore the extent of the pandemic’s impact on employers and what needs to be done to address the problems. The Employer Survey is offered in English and Spanish and is open until February 19.
OCBC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: WOMEN HELPING WOMEN:*
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OCBC is excited to welcome Women Helping Women (WHW) to the roster of businesses making an impact in Orange County. For 28 years, WHW has served the most vulnerable populations by providing the necessary workforce development training needed to obtain and retain sustainable employment. “As a member of OCBC, our mission of changing the trajectory of lives through gainful employment is accelerated. We’re grateful to join other serious-minded problem solvers and community builders for collective success,” said Yumiko Whitaker, WHW Chief Development Officer. With Orange County’s unemployment at an elevated rate, it is organizations like WHW that will help the workforce get back on track. For more information about WHW’s services check out this video.
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ADVOCACY
OCBC INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE DISCUSS BOEING AND UPS SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP:*
- OCBC’s Infrastructure Committee welcomed Steve Shestag, Director of Environmental Sustainability for The Boeing Company, and Bruce MacRae, Vice President of State Government Affairs, West Region, for UPS to discuss their respective sustainability programs. Boeing is committed to reduce emissions from commercial aviation fuels by 50% by 2050. UPS is the largest purchaser of renewable natural gas and has over 10,000 all-electric delivery vans. Thank you, Boeing and UPS!
OCBC, COUNTY AND CITIES URGE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE OC FOR VACCINES:
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Rep. Lou Correa has called on the Biden administration to consider prioritizing vaccine distribution to Orange County, which has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. OCBC joins Rep. Correa in this request. OC’s economy, businesses and jobs heavily rely on the tourism industry and are therefore acutely affected by closures caused by the coronavirus. Read OCBC’s letter. Read County of Orange Letter.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
HELP YOUR EMPLOYEES INCREASE THEIR TAX REFUND WITH CA EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT:*
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Your employees could increase their tax refund on average by $3,000 if you encourage them to apply for the California Earned Income Tax Credit. Click here for eligibility and opportunities to receive assistance in filing their taxes
JOIN CA FWD FOR WEEKLY WEBINAR SERIES ON RACIAL, ECONOMIC INEQUITIES:*
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On February 11 at 11:00 a.m., join CA FWD for Moving California Forward, the first part of their weekly Building Equitable Economies webinar series. Attendees will learn how to join California Forward’s diverse, cross-sector movement to create inclusive, sustainable growth. Learn more and register.
LEARN MORE ABOUT UK PARTNERSHIPS AFTER BREXIT:
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California-United Kingdom relations following the latter’s exit from the European Union will be the focus of an international virtual event hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Matt Beech, founding director of the Centre for British Politics at the University of Hull and senior fellow at the Institute of European Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Register here.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COVID-19 NEWS
SIGN UP FOR OC COVID-19 VACCINE NEWSLETTER:*
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Othena.com is now available in Spanish and Vietnamese! 131,320 residents have been vaccinated and those who have been vaccinated will soon be notified of a second dose appointment. For the latest news on OC’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts, make sure to subscribe to the County’s vaccine newsletter.
DR. CHAU AND COLLEAGUES: HERD IMMUNITY IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH A VACCINE:*
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Without a vaccine, current knowledge suggests that about 70% of our residents would need to be infected before we reach herd immunity. A recent UCI/Orange County Health Care Agency study found that about 11-12% of our population has already been infected. If we allowed everyone to become infected until we reached the herd immunity “threshold” of 70%, about 2,240,000 Orange County residents would need to become infected—and between 5,600 and 7,840 of them would die. The best approach to taking control of COVID-19 is to build immunity through vaccination. Read more.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COUNTY OF ORANGE LAUNCHES EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
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The County of Orange is accepting applications for the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program from renters who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. This will help households pay rent and utilities. Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine residents cannot apply for the County program, but can apply for their City’s programs. To learn more and apply, click here.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
CLAY LACY INSTALLS SOLAR ARRAY AT HEADQUARTERS:*
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Clay Lacy Aviation completed installation of a 500 kilowatt solar array covering approximately 30,000 square feet of roof space at their Van Nuys Airport headquarters, hangar and maintenance facility. The system will offset the equivalent of 530 metric tons of CO2 and reduce energy costs by 56% annually. OCBC commends Clay Lacy for reaching their latest sustainability milestone. Learn more.
BANK OF AMERICA TRIPLES AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP COMMITMENT:*
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OCBC commends BofA for tripling down on its affordable homeownership initiative, from $5 billion to $15 billion, that provides grants for down payment and closing costs along with low-cost mortgages. The Community Homeownership Commitment was first introduced in 2019 and already helped more than 21,000 borrowers purchase a home with an affordable loan while providing $180 million in grants for down payments and closing costs, including new homeowners in Orange County. Learn more.
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Join OCBC and connect with the most influential companies and top executives actively engaged in creating a pro-business environment and prosperous economy. Hundreds of Orange County's leading businesses, cities and non-profit organizations represent an elite group from every industry cluster. But we need YOUR VOICE! For more info, contact Natalie Rubalcava, OCBC Chief Operating Officer.
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