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$7.6B COVID RELIEF, OCBC SACTO ADVOCACY SUMMIT, OC BLACK CHAMBER LUNCHEON, OC TO EXPAND VACCINE ELIGABILITY, SBA WEBINAR, AND MORE!
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HOT OFF THE PRESS:
GOV NEWSOM CONSIDERS $7.6B COVID RELIEF TODAY:*
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California legislators passed and sent to the Governor a $7.6 billion economic relief package yesterday, which he could sign as early as today. It includes $2 billion for small business grants, tax cuts for bars/restaurants/other businesses that received PPP loans after having to shut down, the Golden State Stimulus ($600 payments to low-income residents), licensing fee exemptions, and other budget appropriations. Still to be debated is the need to bring CA's PPP program into tax conformity with federal law, as well as plans for reopening schools.
NEW DATES! DON’T MISS OCBC SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY SUMMIT APRIL 6 AND APRIL 7:*
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Mark your calendars! OCBC hosts its annual Sacramento Advocacy Trip virtually on April 6 and April 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Last year, OCBC welcomed 14 state leaders, including Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. Watch for a link to register and this year’s agenda! Contact Jennifer Ward, OCBC SR. VP of Advocacy and Government Affairs, for more information.
DON'T MISS THIS - 2021 BLACK HISTORY MONTH FUTURE LEADERS LUNCHEON:*
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Join OC Black Chamber for the Future Leaders Luncheon as they showcase and bring awareness of Orange County Black History, featuring inspirational and historical experiences on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Noon. Tune in here!
OC IS TURNING THE CORNER ON VACCINES - WHAT'S NEXT AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS:*
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Join OCBC and health care leaders from County of Orange, Hoag, Kaiser Permanente, KPC Health, MemorialCare, Providence, and UCI, for a critical update on the lessons learned during the initial vaccine deployment in OC and hear what's coming next. Thank you title sponsor, Hoag, platinum sponsor MemorialCare, gold sponsors, Kaiser Permanente and Providence. The event is free to attend, register today!
OC TO EXPAND VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TO EDUCATORS, FOOD AND AG SECTORS:*
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Orange County will set aside 30 percent of new COVID-19 vaccine shipments for workers in the education, child care, food and agriculture sectors. Read more.
OCTA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC BOARD MEMBER:*
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Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is searching for a member of the public to serve on its Board of Directors. Candidates must be OC residents and should have some knowledge of transportation, finance, and OCTA priorities, and an interest in representing the public. To learn more, click here.
ICYMI: OC FORUM’S FUTURE OF DIVERSITY:*
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Watch the full video of OC Forum’s Future of Diversity conversation with leaders from Bank of America, the OC Black Chamber of Commerce, CSU Fullerton, North OC Community College District, and South OC Community College District.
OCTA SEEKS NEW BOARD MEMBER TO REPRESENT PUBLIC:*
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Do you know someone who wants to make a difference in Orange County transportation? OCTA is searching for the right person to represent the public on its 18-member Board of Directors. Voting members include five members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, ten Orange County city members, and two Public Members. Learn more.
STATE LAUNCHES SAFER AT WORK BUSINESS COMPLIANCE PAGE:*
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ADVOCACY
LOOK AT OCBC 2021-22 LEGISLATIVE ACTION GUIDE:*
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Check out OCBC’s 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
U.S. CHAMBER TO HOST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FORUM ON MARCH 5:*
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Please join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on March 5 at 9:00 a.m. for the virtual 11th Annual International Women's Day program highlighting how the private sector, working with cross-sector partners, can narrow gender gaps in every aspect of society, redefine leadership, reconstruct workplaces, and drive equality of opportunity for women and girls as we navigate our recovery from the pandemic and beyond. Click here to learn more and to register now.
SBA WEBINAR - BRIDGING AND EMPOWERING BLACK AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES:*
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Join SBA on February 25 at 5 p.m., for an invigorating hour celebrating the rich contributions of Black Americans to our communities, with a goal to advance opportunity and economic empowerment for all Black American business owners. Register today!
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
BANK OF AMERICA RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS GOALS, PERSPECTIVES, AND EXPECTATIONS AMONG BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:*
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The study examines Black entrepreneurs’ 2021 outlook and how they’ve navigated the coronavirus, as well as challenges faced and opportunities for the decade ahead. Read the report!
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
CSUF CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP RECEIVES $1M DONATION:*
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CSU Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics Center for Leadership received a $1 million gift from alumnus Terry Giles. The gift will help the Center for Leadership add programming and staffing to provide business and leadership skills to CSUF students. Read more. To learn about the CSUF Center for Leadership, click here.
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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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OC Community: Support Your Local Business!
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Support Local Restaurants!
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Giving Back
Donate, Volunteer or Host a Virtual Food Bank
Basic supplies needed
Help students with laptops & other financial assistance
Help support Vital Link's STEM and career pathways for students
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