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2022 OCBC ANNUAL DINNER SPEAKER ANNOUNCED, RESTORING THE CA DREAM, FREE COVID-19 TESTS AND MORE!
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
ANNUAL DINNER FEATURED SPEAKER ANNOUNCED: FORMER NASA ASTRONAUT, MIKE MASSIMINO, PH.D:
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OCBC is excited to announce that Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut, NY Times bestselling author, professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, and senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum will share his insights on the importance of embracing change at the 2022 OCBC Annual Dinner. Massimino has navigated a variety of successful career pivots and is a testament to the positive opportunities change can bring. Join us on Feb. 10 at Disneyland Hotel for an event you won't want to miss! Register today!
*All guests are required to present either proof of full vaccination (two weeks since your final dose) or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the event date. Face coverings are also required for all guests, unless actively eating or drinking.
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TOMORROW! RESTORING THE CA DREAM:
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Virtually join OCBC's President and CEO, Jeffrey Ball, tomorrow at 11 a.m. as he moderates a panel discussion on Restoring the CA Dream. The report, authored by Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky for the Chapman Center for Demographics, lays out the challenges faced by middle and working-class Californians. The all-star panel includes OCBC Board Member Joe Hensley from U.S. Bank. Register for the free webinar here.
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GOVERNMENT OFFERS NEW WEBSITE FOR COVID TESTS:
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The Biden administration's new website offers every U.S. household four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order today!
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OC FAIR ADDS NEW SHOWS FOR 2022:
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OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa has added new shows to its 2022 entertainment line-ups with Kool & the Gang and Sister Sledge kicking things off at Pacific Amphitheatre opening weekend on July 15. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. tomorrow at TicketMaster.com; advance ticket purchase is required. All concerts occurring during the OC Fair run, July 15-Aug. 14, include admission to the fair. Read more.
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DISNEYLAND'S 2022 LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL:
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Disneyland Resort has released the full festival menu lineup for the 2022 Lunar New Year event. Visit the Anaheim theme park for multicultural foods, live entertainment and Disney characters dressed in festive attire! Disney California Adventure will host the Lunar New Year event starting tomorrow through Feb. 13 in celebration of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures and traditions. Check out the menus for four festival marketplace food kiosks here.
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2022 HEALTH CARE FORECAST CONFERENCE:
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Join UCI’s Center for Health Care Management and Policy’s 2022 Health Care Forecast Conference virtually, Feb. 23-25, 2022. The conference will present a near-term forecast of the health care economic and political landscape, with a focus on health care equity. Hear from national experts on what to expect from state and federal policymakers in the coming year, tools available to advance health equity through delivery transformation, and the changing health care delivery models in the US. Register today!
NOMINATE A HEALTH CARE HERO:
- Celebration of Heroes is looking for health care personnel whose personal sacrifice, devotion, compassion, and skill in the face of the pandemic deserve special recognition. Anyone in the broad world of health care, including physicians and nurses, allied health professionals, respiratory therapists, EMT and ambulance workers, orderlies, and custodians can be nominated! Honor a local health care by nominating them here.
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EVENTS
2022 OCBC Annual Dinner and Installation of Board of Directors
February 10, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A special thank you title sponsor, The Orange County Register. Thank you VIP reception sponsor, UCI; gold sponsors, Brookfield Properties, Disneyland Resort, Experian and FivePoint Holdings, LLC; silver sponsors, AAA, The Boeing Company, BIA-SC, City of Hope Orange County, HNTB, JPMorgan Chase, Kaiser Permanente, Ontario International Airport, SDG&E, SoCalGas, Southern California Edison and U.S. Bank; and bronze sponsors, Anaheim Public Utilities, CalOptima, Cal State Fullerton, Charter Communications, Chevron, Cox Business, CSUF College of Business, Curt Pringle & Associates, Girl Scouts of Orange County, Goodwill of Orange County, Idea Hall, Jamboree, LSA, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, MemorialCare, Nossaman LLP, Orange County Department of Education, Rancho Mission Viejo, South Orange County Community College District, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Tri Pointe Homes, University of Massachusetts Global, UPS, Verizon, West Coast University and WSP USA.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
February 4 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
OCBC will host State Senator Pat Bates for a discussion with members. OCBC members, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager, to attend in person or register for via Zoom.
February 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
In partnership with First 5 Orange County, hear from representatives from SoCal Gas, Applied Medical and others on the significant benefits of having strong childcare services for your employees, as well as a conversation on how your organization can expand your childcare offerings.
OCBC members, to attend in person, please notify, Jesse Ben-Ron, OCBC VP Workforce and Economic Development OR register here to attend via Zoom.
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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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