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OCBC'S 2022 SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY SUMMIT, NEW DATE FOR ANNUAL DINNER, CONGRATS TO CITY OF PLACENTIA AND MORE!
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED! REGISTER TODAY FOR OCBC’S SACRAMENTO ADVOCACY SUMMIT:
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Help make the voice of business heard and further Orange County’s competitive advantage at OCBC’s in-person Sacramento Advocacy Summit on March 21 and 22. Speakers include CA Secretary of State Shirley Weber, State Controller Betty Yee, Senate Minority Leader Scott Wilk and more TBA! The deadline to register is Feb. 22. Meetings are subject to change. For more information on how you can participate in targeted legislative meetings, click here.
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NEW DATE! OCBC'S 2022 ANNUAL DINNER FEATURING MIKE MASSIMINO, PH.D.:
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As a safety precaution, OCBC's 2022 Annual Dinner is postponed from Feb. 10, 2022 to April 7, 2022. OCBC is thrilled to have 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 as the featured speaker at the 2022 Annual Dinner to share his insights on the importance of embracing change. Massimino has navigated a variety of successful career pivots and is a testament to the positive opportunities change can bring. Join us on April 7 at Disneyland Hotel for an event you won't want to miss! Register today!
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PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AWARD TO CITY OF PLACENTIA:
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On Jan. 18, OCBC recognized the City of Placentia with the Public-Private Partnership Award for its partnership with Lynch EMS for 911 and advanced life support services! The City formed a partnership with Lynch EMS, who provide ambulances and staff to the City for $1M a year, $3M less annually than they were previously paying. Successes include 19% more daily calls compared to the previous service provider, an 85% reduction in aid from neighboring cities, and reduced response times. The City was announced as the winner of this category at the Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards on Nov. 4, 2021—see all the winners here.
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SINGLE-PAYER HEALTHCARE BILL WOULD IMPOSE UNPRECEDENTED TAX INCREASE, STIFLE INNOVATION:
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OCBC and an expansive coalition of business leaders urge the State Legislature to vote NO on AB 1400 and ACA 14, bills that would impose an onerous $160-170B annual tax increase and restrict innovation in health care through a government run single-payer system. While OCBC encourages the state to expand health care access, the state can expand coverage to the 6% of Californians who are uninsured without punishing both employers and employees with the biggest tax increase in state history. Find and contact your Assemblymember to let them know you oppose the economically ruinous AB 1400/ACA 11.
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IVC AND CUI SELECTED AS PART OF #CALIFORNIANSFORALL COLLEGE CORPS PROGRAM:
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Irvine Valley College (IVC) and Concordia University Irvine (CUI) have been selected to participate in the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program. They will join a local consortium composed of 45 new partner colleges and universities, including 18 community colleges to launch the largest state-level investment in a college service program in CA history. Read more.
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ATN MAKES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COOL:
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The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) recently released a new video which promotes the benefits of public transportation and the electrification of their fleet. ATN provides transit service to approximately 10M passengers annually in the business and entertainment core of Anaheim, Buena Park and Garden Grove. The agency is in the process of constructing an industry-leading solar public transit facility in Anaheim to power their electric bus fleet. Keep up the great work!
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COX PARTNERS WITH SADDLEBACK TO CREATE A TALENT PIPELINE:
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In 2021, Saddleback College was awarded a $150,000 grant to support the workforce development initiative, which will create a talent pipeline for in-demand, middle-skills jobs at Cox Communications. Through Saddleback College’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, training will be provided in customer service and sales/marketing at no cost to qualifying students from March through June 2022. OCBC applauds this incredible partnership between an industry partner and a local educational institution to benefit the community! Learn more.
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EXPLORE RELIANT ENERGY OPTIONS WITH BIZFED INSTITUTE:
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Check out BizFed Institute's NextUp: Exploring Reliant Energy Options series! Their goal is to anticipate change and empower people to get ahead of it with cutting-edge intel. Join the first virtual forum of the series on Feb. 11 to learn more about green hydrogen. Register here.
CA BUSINESS COMEBACK GUIDE:
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The California Business Comeback Guide has recently been updated to include all current and forecasted (for this fiscal year) funding opportunities, relief programs, and business incentives to accelerate an innovative and resilient economic recovery. Download the most up-to-date guide here.
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EVENTS
OCBC's 2022 Sacramento Advocacy Summit
March 21 - March 22, 2022
A special thank you to our sponsors: AAA, Disneyland Resort, KLM Strategies and SoCalGas.
OCBC's 2022 Annual Dinner and Installation of Board of Directors
NEW DATE! April 7, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A special thank you title sponsor, The Orange County Register. Thank you platinum sponsor, Amazon; VIP reception sponsor, UCI; gold sponsors, Brookfield Properties, Disneyland Resort, Experian and FivePoint Holdings, LLC; silver sponsors, AAA, Bank of America, 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, American Career College & West Coast University West Coast University, 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 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 8 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
The Committee will feature a presentation from Holland & Knight on recent environmental regulation impacting logistics and energy sectors.
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.
The importance of accessible and quality childcare has been a burden for both employers and employees to fully recover our economy. In partnership with First 5 Orange County, hear how the private sector can improve the childcare landscape for their employees. Hear from Tiffany Alva, Director of Partnerships & Government Relations, First 5 Orange County who will present groundbreaking research on how a lack of childcare impacts businesses and the economy, as well as from major local employers on the significant benefits of having strong childcare services for their organization, and a conversation on resources available for your organization to 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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