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HOST A VACCINE PARTY, NO TO MORE HOUSING REGULATIONS, GET YOUR DIGITAL VACCINE RECORD, OC CHILDCARE NEEDS AND MORE!
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HOW TO HOST A COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC:
OCHCA will bring the vaccine clinic to you! A new feature on Othena lets you request an on-site, mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic in four easy steps:
  1. Sign Up Here
  2. Pick Your Plan
  3. Register Your People
  4. Receive Confirmation
Help your community become safer, healthier and happier by increasing the vaccination rate today!

CA’S DIGITAL VACCINE RECORD TO PROVIDE CLARITY: 
  • CA will soon offer digital vaccine records. Lucy Dunn, OCBC’s President and CEO has continuously advocated for vaccine verification. “It helps keep us informed as to who is vaccinated and not,” said Dunn. "It’s voluntary, personal, protected and as easy as adding it to your smart phone’s digital wallet like an airline boarding pass." Read more.  

VACCINATED EMPLOYEES MAY TOSS THE MASK: 
  • On June 17, Gov. Newsom signed an order that allows all vaccinated workers to go mask free except for those working in transit, K-12 schools and health care facilities.

SB 12 WOULD KILL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION:
  • "Lack of housing supply in all price ranges is the underlying driver increasing homelessness, reducing housing affordability, higher rents, longer commutes, a dying middle class and, without question, the “diversity, equity and inclusion” issue of our generation: especially when Black and Latino communities have the lowest homeownership rates since the 1930’s." Adding more barriers to new housing construction is not okay. Take action or read more.

TOMORROW! NATIONAL EQUALITY SUMMIT: 
  • Join U.S. Chamber of Commerce at noon for the second annual National Summit on Equality of Opportunity - Moving from Conversations to Real Action. Hear leaders across the private and public sectors discuss challenges, share successes, highlight best practices and chart paths forward to ensure equality for all. Register here. 
ADVOCACY UPDATE
AB 701 INCENTIVIZES FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION AGAINST WAREHOUSES: 
  • OCBC is opposed to AB 701, a bill that would spur litigation against OC’s logistics industry by establishing vague standards that are unworkable for warehouse operators acting in good faith. The bill falls short of actually creating new protections for workers, instead punishing employers that are vital for OC’s supply chain and economic competitiveness. Read OCBC’s letter of opposition. 
BUSINESS RESOURCES
HOW DOES CHILDCARE IMPACT OC’S ECONOMY?: 
  • Join First 5 Orange County on June 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a webinar discussing OC’s insufficient amount of affordable childcare and its impact on the economy. Share your story and learn how you can help. Register here.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON COST WITH REP. YOUNG KIM:  
  • Click here to take a two minute survey on the impacts of inflation. Your feedback will help Congresswoman Young Kim know how to best serve you.  
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
UCI HEALTH AND CHOC’S GROUNDBREAKING FETAL CARE CENTER OPENS:  
  • UCI Health and CHOC have partnered to open one of the first Fetal Care Centers of SoCal, where expectant parents who receive news of a high-risk pregnancy can have support. The unique collaboration brings together world-class experts in maternal-fetal medicine and pediatrics to care for both parents and baby in one patient-centered location. Read more.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
EVENTS
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.
Register for free here. For more information contact Lauren Martin, OCBC Events Manager.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
July 9 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Featuring a discussion with Senator Josh Newman, District 29.
To register, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager.

July 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Featuring a presentation from Southern California Edison.
To register, contact Connor Medina, OCBC Government Affairs Manager.
NOT AN OCBC MEMBER? JOIN TODAY!
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.