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$116.5M VACCINE INCENTIVES, CONGRATS DR. CHAU, SBA'S $100M SUPPORT PROGRAM AND MORE! |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
GOV. NEWSOM’S $116.5M ‘VAX FOR THE WIN’ PROGRAM:*
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On May 27, Gov. Newsom launched "Vax for the Win," an incentive program that encourages Californians to get vaccinated before the state reopens on June 15. Of the population aged 12+ already partially vaccinated, 30 winners will be selected for $50,000 prizes on June 4 and 15, and 10 winners will get $1.5 million awards on June 15 after completing their vaccination. To help entice those without shots yet, the next two million Californians to get vaccinated will be eligible for $50 prepaid gift cards. Read more.
DR. CHAU HONORED AS 2021 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR:*
- Congratulations to Dr. Clayton Chau, Orange County Health Officer and Director of Orange County Health Care Agency, for being awarded the 2021 Physician of the Year by the Orange County Medical Association! Dr. Chau's recognition for navigating OC through the most challenging times of the COVID-19 crisis with leadership and compassion is well-deserved. OCBC thanks Dr. Chau for his continued dedication to fighting for a healthier and a stronger OC community. Read more in this statement from OC Board of Supervisors Chair Do and Vice-Chair Chaffee.
CA ON TRACK TO FULLY REOPEN BY JUNE 15:*
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CA officials confirmed that on June 15 the state will fully reopen if vaccinations remain highly available and hospitalizations remain low. The “beyond the blueprint" plan will have no capacity limitations except for mega events. Read more.
ICYMI: OCBC’S CHAIRMAN’S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST FEATURING LEWIS CORNELL:*
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Last week, OCBC hosted the first Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast of 2021 featuring Lewis (Lou) Cornell, President and CEO, WSP USA. Lou discussed "flexible work" ideas as he brings over 12,000 employees and 175 offices back, the importance of an inclusive and diverse work environment, WSP's preparations for the LA 2028 Olympics coming to OC and across SoCal, climate resilience and sustainability, and much more. Thank you to OCBC Board Member, Steve Churm, FivePoint, for moderating the discussion. Click here to watch the event recording.
SBA’S $100M COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR PILOT PROGRAM:*
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U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program is a new initiative geared to help the nation’s smallest businesses, with a priority focus on those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women and veterans. SBA will accept applications through July 12, 2021, and anticipates making award decisions by August 2021.
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ADVOCACY UPDATE
SB 12 THREATENS HOUSING PRODUCTION:*
- Housing is a major driver of economic and workforce development, yet even as CA's housing crisis worsens, initiatives that make it harder to build and chip away at the supply continue to arise. SB 12 places new and increased regulatory burdens on housing development and threatens to render many new projects infeasible. OCBC opposes this bill unless commonsense amendments are made, and thanks BIASC for this easy "one-click" way to contact your State Representatives about SB 12.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
GO-BIZ UPDATES CA OPPORTUNITY ZONE SITE:*
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Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) released a comprehensive update to the California Opportunity Zone website. New features include funding opportunities, best practices and tools to support economic and business development in economically-distressed communities. View the new site here.
TOMORROW! CSUF PPE GIVEAWAY EVENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES:
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CSUF and PPE Unite will host a free PPE pickup event for OC small businesses on June 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CSUF. Click here to register a local business, church, school or organization.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORKGROUP ON WEBSITES AND ADA COMPLIANCE:
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Join Municipal Water District of Orange County on June 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a special Public Affairs Workgroup on Websites and ADA Compliance. This interactive workshop is free and will feature communications experts' tips for making online platforms accessible and compliant with disability requirements. Register here.
BEYOND THE BLUEPRINT UPDATES:
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On May 21, CA released information that most sectors in the current colored-tier blueprint, with limited exceptions for mega-events, can fully re-open on June 15. The plan does not require physical distancing and capacity limitations for most businesses. Click here to view the details.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SPECTRUM DIGITAL EDUCATION GRANT:*
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Applications are now open for Spectrum Digital Education Grants. The program supports nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits of broadband and how to use it in their lives. Nonprofit organizations can click here to apply for support.
OC SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS:*
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District leadership teams from across OC put together extended learning programs that incorporate fun, innovative enrichment and recreational activities for students. The majority of classes offered are open to students assigned to summer school for remedial work and those just looking for fun activities. Click here to view summer programs offered by districts across OC.
LOST CDC VACCINATION CARD? REQUEST A REPLACEMENT:
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
FIVEPOINT CEO MAKES INNOVATIVE COMMUNITIES:*
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OC Business Journal highlights Emile Haddad, FivePoint CEO, for “Building the American Dream.” Check out this article to read how Haddad’s humble beginnings prepared him with adaptability skills to take on any challenge thrown his way, including navigating his $1 billion-valued company’s team of 165 through the pandemic to make communities of the future.
COX AWARDS GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS THEY TRANSITION TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION:*
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Cox awarded $50,000 in Innovation in Education grants to local school districts and OCDE to support modifications made to welcome students back to the classroom and simultaneously ensure that remote learners have an equitable experience. Cox remains committed to help bridge the digital divide. Click here for more information on Cox’s digital equity initiatives.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS |
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OCBC EVENTS
Economic Development Forum Series: Part 2 – What the Biden Administration Means for the Economy
June 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join OCBC’s Economic Development Forum Series: Part 2 to hear from a panel of industry experts on how the Biden Administration will affect taxes, regulation, global trade and investment, recent and upcoming legislation, bipartisanship, and more. This event is sponsor supported and complimentary. Thank you sponsors: Amazon, Cal State Fullerton, and John Wayne Airport.
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.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
June 4 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join OCBC for updates from the California Redistricting Commission and Assemblymember Laurie Davies.
To register, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager.
June 8 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Join OCBC for an update from the Port of Long Beach.
To register, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager.
June 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Join OCBC and HR colleagues for an open discussion on the return to work.
June 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join OCBC for an update from CA Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez.
To register, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager. |
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