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HOT OFF THE PRESS:
DON’T MISS OC DEPARTMENT OF ED’S “KNOW MY NAME, FACE AND STORY” VIRTUAL COLLOQUIUM:*
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Join OC Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares for a virtual forum tomorrow at 3:25 p.m. in recognition of Black History Month. This conversation will discuss African American experiences and strategies for ensuring equity, opportunity and inclusion. Featured speakers include Letitia Clark, Mayor of Tustin, Kevin Martin, Senior Vice President for SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and other leaders. Register here.
HB COUNCILMAN MIKE POSEY: MAGNOLIA TANK FARM MOVES HUNTINGTON BEACH FORWARD:*
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Huntington Beach Councilmember Mike Posey wrote an op-ed describing the many benefits of the recently approved Magnolia Tank Farm, a mixed-use project that will transform a blighted 29-acre site into a vibrant neighborhood. Economic development impacts of the project will likely exceed $25 million. OCBC commends the HB Council for approving this project and strengthening the City.
TODAY AT NOON - 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 tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. Tune in here!
SANTA ANA CHAMBER HOSTING GROW CONFERENCE ON APRIL 7:*
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Santa Ana Chamber 7th Annual GROW Economic Development Conference will be hosted virtually on April 7 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join for a presentation on development and general plan, Travel Santa Ana tourism marketing district and resources to recovery. Learn more.
SCAG ASKS BUSINESSES TO FILL OUT SHORT SURVEY TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY STRATEGY:*
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Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is looking for businesses to complete a short survey to seek some information to help inform their inclusive economic recovery strategy. Let them know what challenges your industry experiences in achieving more equitable outcomes. Click here to take the survey.
EDA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILD TO SCALE PROGRAM:*
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EDA is accepting applications for the Build to Scale program, a $38 million funding opportunity that fuels tech-based economic development in regional economies. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was published today. Cities, counties, and entities supported by a state or a subdivision of a state, including public-private partnerships and economic development organizations, are eligible to apply. Deadline is April 29, 2021.
COX COMMUNICATIONS’ SAM ATTISHA NAMED 2021/2022 BOARD CHAIR FOR THE CALIFORNIA CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION:*
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“Sam’s wealth of experience in the industry and his commitment to communities throughout California will be an asset as our board and organization continue to reshape how our industry innovates and supports our state’s future,” said Carolyn McIntyre, president of CCTA. Continue reading.
OCBC EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
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.
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!
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ADVOCACY
GOVERNOR SIGNS $7.6B COVID RELIEF:*
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Governor Newsom signed a $7.6 billion economic relief package yesterday. 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. The package stemmed from the Keep California Working Act, coauthored by OC Assemblymembers Petrie-Norris, Choi, Chen, Davies, Quirk-Silva and Nguyen; and OC Senators Bates and Umberg.
IRVINE PASSES MANDATORY WAGE INCREASE ON GROCERY STORES:
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Despite opposition from OCBC and other industry leaders, the City of Irvine last night passed a $4/hour premium pay ordinance for grocery workers. While well-intentioned, premium pay can instead raise prices for consumers, reduce the number of hours given to worker and could ultimately cut jobs and shutter locations. OCBC strongly advocates other cities evaluate the full economic impacts of hazard pay and work with the business community to find alternatives before considering it.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
STATE LAUNCHES SAFER AT WORK BUSINESS COMPLIANCE PAGE:*
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!
COVID-19 NEWS
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.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ANAHEIM TO GIVE $20 MILLION IN RENTAL ASSISTANCE:*
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City of Anaheim will provide $20 million in assistance to families and landlords struggling with rent debt due to the pandemic. Renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 can get help with unpaid rent from the past year. Applications will open on March 1 and will be due by March 31. Learn more.
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
IVC NAMES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MAIN STAGE AS REZANOOR STAGE:*
- Irvine Valley College (IVC) and the Irvine Valley College Foundation are proud to announce the first-ever naming gift for the IVC Performing Arts Center. Masoud Rezanoor, an Irvine resident, pledged $250,000 to provide enrichment opportunities for the music department at IVC. To acknowledge Mr. Rezanoor’s generosity, the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center will be renamed the Rezanoor Stage.
U.S. BANK NAMED ONE OF THE 2021 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES:*
- For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. Bank has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Congratulations U.S. Bank!
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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