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OC'S FIRST JUNETEENTH, CA TOURISM RECOVERY, FUTURE OF OC ENERGY, WELCOME FRONTIER AND MORE!
HOT OFF THE PRESS
OC'S INAUGURAL JUNETEENTH:
  • After President Biden signed new legislation making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday, celebrations took place throughout OC, including in Santa Ana, Anaheim and Costa Mesa. Celebration highlights included speeches from notable Black local elected officials and leaders, games, live music, booths, free food and free COVID-19 vaccinations. Watch the celebration! Hat tip to OC Black Chamber of Commerce CEO Bobby McDonald.

TODAY! FUTURE OF ENERGY WITH OC FORUM:  
  • Join OC Forum virtually at noon to explore countywide innovations in energy management. Speakers include SoCalGas, Southern California Edison and state regulators to discuss the latest clean energy solutions and sustainability. Register here.   

VISIT CALIFORNIA’S TOURISM UPDATE: 
  • Join Visit California on June 28 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the return of travel and tourism and discuss the next steps to recovery. Everyone in CA’s tourism industry is welcome to join the free event. Register here.  

CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY WITH PACIFIC SYMPHONY AT FIVEPOINT AMPHITHEATER:
  • Celebrate our nation's birthday with Pacific Symphony's first public performance featuring patriotic tunes under the stars at FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine. Read more.

INPUT NEEDED ON POWER OUTAGES: 
  • Southern California Edison (SCE), along with the other two state investor-owned utilities, seek your perspective on a new Microgrid Incentive Program that will fund clean energy to projects to support the critical needs of vulnerable populations affected by power outages. Join a series of public workshops from July 7 – Aug. 11 to share your thoughts. 
ADVOCACY UPDATE
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 1930s." Adding more barriers to new housing construction is not okay. Read more and click here to see OCBC’s letter opposing SB 12 unless amended.

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
CSUF WORKSHOP ON LEADING CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONS:
  • Join CSUF's interactive class series on July 27 and July 29 to learn how to lead change in organizations as resources shrink and the public requires an increase in transparency. Register here.

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!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
 HEROES LANDING OPEN HOUSE: 
  • Join Jamboree Housing’s Open House at Heroes Landing to support local veterans, in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, on July 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Register here. 

CALSAVERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM: 
  • CalSavers is available to CA workers whose employers don’t offer a workplace retirement plan, self-employed individuals, and others who want to save extra. Savers contribute to an Individual Retirement Account that belongs to them. June 30 is the registration deadline. Click here for more information.  
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
AMAZON IS TOP U.S. BUYER OF RENEWABLE ENERGY:
  • Amazon is moving aggressively toward its global commitment to power 100% of its activities with renewable energy by 2025 and decarbonize business operations and reach net-zero carbon by 2040. Learn more.

CHRYSALIS CONNECTS UNEMPLOYED TO LONG-TERM WORK:
  • Chrysalis transforms lives by helping CA's most vulnerable find a pathway into the workforce and providing tools to support the development of skills needed to sustain each jobs. During May they placed 23 residents with employers including Trader Joes, Surf and Sand Resort and FedEx Ground. Hear more.

MEMORIALCARE'S WELLNESS SEMINARS:
  • MemorialCare offers health and wellness seminars like Color Therapy for OC and LA employers. Led by a top physician, employees will learn about the mental and physical benefits of different colors and how to utilize them daily. Schedule a seminar.
WELCOME!
JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW MEMBER:
OCBC welcomes Frontier Real Estate Investments, a privately held real estate development firm based in SoCal and known for its entrepreneurial and innovative approach. Frontier has several development projects in the works, including River Street Marketplace, a charming, equestrian and farm-inspired shopping and dining destination in San Juan Capistrano. Learn 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.