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UC VACCINE MANDATE, CA'S MODEL CURRICULUM, JOIN CLB WITH UNION BANK CEO, IMMIGRATION REFORM CAN POWER ECONOMY AND MORE!
HOT OFF THE PRESS
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM HOAG:
  • As those in our community continue to enjoy the reopening of businesses, renewed travel and celebrations, and the reunions of friends and families, it is important to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, especially with the surge of the highly transmissible Delta variant. If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine, please do not wait any longer. Read more.

UC MANDATES COVID-19 VACCINATIONS: 
  • All University of California campuses will require COVID-19 vaccinations before the fall term begins for all students, faculty and others. It will become the nation’s largest public university system to mandate the vaccines without full federal approval. Many questions remain regarding the different policies of CA’s public higher education systems. Learn more.  

TOMORROW! CLB FEATURING GREG SEIBLY:
  • Virtually join OCBC tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the second event in the 2021 Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast Series featuring Greg Seibly, President, Head of Regional Banking, Union Bank. Hear exclusive insights on the effects of record home prices, the pandemic’s substantial impact on minority- and women-owned small businesses, how Union Bank is addressing social and racial injustice amplified by the pandemic, and more! Register for free today.

UCI’S COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY:  
  • All UCI students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before physically accessing the university’s locations and programs. Compliance must occur two weeks before faculty, staff and students are expected to be on campus for the fall term. Provisions for exceptions based on a medical exemption, disability, or religious objection will be available. More information. 

TOMORROW! OCDE PRESENTS WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL:  
  • Join OC Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares tomorrow at 2 p.m. for an online colloquium on ethnic studies featuring distinguished education leaders who will define ethnic studies and discuss CA’s model curriculum. View featured speakers or register. 

OCBC NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET AWARDS: 
  • Do you know of a public agency policy, program or leader that is cutting through red tape, eliminating barriers to economic growth and supporting a resilient OC? OCBC can honor them at the 11th Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards on November 4! The Awards recognize tireless work of local agencies and governments, including cities, special districts, educational institutions and more. Learn more and submit your nomination. For questions, please contact Connor Medina.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
EXPERIAN NORTH AMERICA CEO RECIEVES HIGH HONOR: 

OC SAN SELLS REVENUE OBLIGATIONS: 
  •  OC Sanitation District successfully sold $134M of Wastewater Refunding Revenue Obligations. This favorable rate was largely due to OC San’s strong financial condition demonstrated by its AAA bond rating by Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard and Poor's. OC San has a AAA rating from all three major rating agencies and is continually seeking efficiencies to ensure that the public’s money is wisely spent. Learn more.  

SCE'S CHARGE READY TO EXPAND AVAILABILITY OF EV CHARGING STATIONS:
  • Southern California Edison's (SCE) new Charge Ready program provides financial incentives, infrastructure, and technical support to commercial, public sector, and multifamily property owners to offer electric vehicle (EV) fueling for passenger vehicles. Charge Ready aims to add 38,000 EV charging ports across the region. Learn more.
ADVOCACY
OCBC JOINS COALITION TO AMEND ONEROUS HOSPITAL SEISMIC MANDATES:
  • OCBC, hospitals and business organizations statewide are calling on the Legislature to amend the state’s outdated mandate requiring hospitals to meet infeasible and unreasonable earthquake preparedness standards. Hospitals have spent billions to ensure their buildings can withstand an earthquake, but the state’s seismic mandate could force hospitals to close their doors. OCBC is asking for the standards to be reevaluated and delayed by seven years.

OCBC SUPPORTS BILL CLOSING DIGITAL DIVIDE:
  • OCBC recently testified in support of SB 556, a bill that helps bring high-speed internet to more communities. SB 556 is a critical step towards expediting the deployment of broadband infrastructure to connect students, businesses and residents living in areas where broadband options are limited. The Assembly Communications & Conveyance Committee voted to advance the bill yesterday. Thank you to Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva for voting yes!
BUSINESS RESOURCES
SECRETARY OF LABOR VETERANS & DIVERSE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT ROUNDTABLE RECAP: 
  • Secretary Marty Walsh attended a roundtable discussion initiated by the Black Chamber of OC, Hispanic Chamber of OC and Asian Business Associations at UC Irvine. Secretary Walsh and the diverse members of the roundtable engaged in dialogue through a community lens views regarding Care Economy, Veterans and Employers; veteran and employee employment through Covid-19; return to work issue; workforce investment and job training. More details. 

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMMERCE’S IMMIGRATION REFORM WEBINAR: 
  • Join U.S. Chamber of Commerce on July 22 to hear how the current immigration system negatively affects workforces in states, local communities, and industries across the country. Industry leaders will breakdown a path to reform that supports economic growth and prosperity. There will be a Q&A after the discussion. View speakers or register.  

TOMORROW! SCHMOOZE IT UP IN SANTA ANA:

APPLY FOR THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: 
  • Department of Commerce is seeking applications for the United States Investment Advisory Council (IAC). This council serves as a key conduit for stakeholder input on how best to support U.S. economic growth through the attraction and retention of foreign direct investment (FDI). Learn more.  
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
OCHCA’S LATEST UPDATES:  
  • Individuals who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at a County POD site must schedule a second dose appointment as the Othena platform will only recommend the appropriate date. Walk-ins are accepted at County POD sites, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Everyone aged 12 and up without a medical exemption is encouraged to get vaccinated, especially with the highly contagious Delta variants in circulation. Schedule a vaccine! 

YLWD’S HELI-HYDRANT AND LANDING ZONE EVENT: 
  • Join Yorba Linda Water District’s (YLWD) Community Open House on July 24 at 10 a.m. and have the opportunity to visit the Heli-Hydrant water tank at the Camino De Bryant Reservoir in-person! The event is free and open to the public. Learn more.  

GRANTS FOR ARTS RELATED SMALL BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT GRANTS: 

PARTICIPATE IN OC REDISTRICTING:
  • County of Orange will use the latest census data to redraw district lines to maintain balance based on local population changes. Participate in the redistricting process through upcoming workshops starting on July 27.

TOMORROW! PUBLIC SAFETY EXECUTIVE FORUM AND SHOWCASE:
  • Join Chula Vista Fire Department and FirstNet, Built with AT&T, tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Chula Vista City Hall to learn about FirstNet public safety solutions, hear best practices from public safety leaders and experience hands-on technology demos. RSVP to Kristi Mercado.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
EVENTS
TOMORROW! Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast featuring Greg Seibly
July 21 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Join OCBC virtually for the second event in the 2021 Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast Series featuring Greg Seibly, President, Head of Regional Banking, Union Bank. Hear from Greg on the effects of record home prices, the pandemic’s substantial impact on minority- and women-owned small businesses, how Union Bank is addressing social and racial injustice amplified by the pandemic, and more!
Register for free here. For more information contact Lauren Martin, OCBC Events Manager.

Health Care Forum
August 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join OCBC in person or virtually for insights on the resilience and transformation of health care as a result of the pandemic. Don’t miss hearing from OC’s leading health care experts! Special thanks to title sponsor, City of Hope Orange County! Thank you to all our incredible sponsors: Providence, MemorialCare, UCI Health, Ontario International Airport, and West Coast University.
Register today to secure your seat! For more information contact Lauren Martin, OCBC Events Manager.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS*
August 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hear from major employers in Orange County on how to construct a DE&I plan and how to hold yourself accountable through metrics and benchmarks. 
OCBC members, register here.

August 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Featuring a discussion with Ian Williamson, Dean of UCI Paul Merage School of Business and Sridhar Sundaram, Dean of CSUF College of Business and Economics.
OCBC members, register here.

*OCBC Committee meetings are an exclusive benefit offered to OCBC members.
NOT AN OCBC MEMBER? JOIN TODAY!
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