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VACCINE DISTRIBUTION IN OC, RED TIER IN REACH, IT'S TIME TO REOPEN THEME PARKS, HUMANITY STARTS HERE, TCA CEO HONORED, AND MORE! |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS:
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET A VACCINE:*
OC CLOSE TO RED TIER:*
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After weeks of a falling positive case rates and increased ICU capacity, OC is on the cusp of moving into the less restrictive red tier. Read more.
OCBC SUPPORTS BILL TO REOPEN THEME PARKS:*
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The devastating economic and community impacts of theme park closures remain acutely felt here in OC and across CA. OCBC is pleased to support OC Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's AB 420 which would enable amusement parks to safely welcome guests back in the Moderate Orange Tier, instead of the Minimal Yellow Tier. This important measure also provides $500,000 for PPE to further enhance the exemplary health and safety protocols exhibited at theme parks. Read OCBC’s letter.
INTRODUCING "HUMANITY STARTS HERE":*
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OCBC is excited to partner with Orange County United Way and Orange County Community Foundation to kick off Humanity Starts Here, a new movement – and challenge – to reveal the true heart of Orange County.
SAVE THE DATE, MARCH 19 - MEMORIALCARE 2021 PRESIDENTS' PARTNERSHIP:
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Registration is now open for MemorialCare's 16th Presidents' Partnership Event: 2021: A Path to Renewal - moving health benefits forward in a world transformed by COVID-19. Hear from Barry S. Arbuckle, Ph.D., President and CEO, MemorialCare and Dr. Lisa Bielamowicz, President and Co-Founder, Gist Healthcare.
COVID-19 ONE YEAR INTO THE PANDEMIC: UCI'S SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS:*
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UCI investigators will present their work in a symposium on the anniversary of the W.H.O. designating COVID-19 a pandemic, March 19, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Attendees can watch the symposium via Zoom Webinar or YouTube and can submit questions in both platforms' Q&A boxes. Registration is required.
ADVOCACY
WORKFORCE HOUSING COMMITTEE TALKS VMT, LEGISLATION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING:*
- OCBC’s Workforce Housing Committee hosted its first meeting of the year yesterday. Tony Petros, President and COO of LSA, provided an overview of recent state law requiring vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the basis for determining transportation impacts for housing projects. These regulations add costs to developers and are extremely difficult to mitigate. Michael Gunning, SVP of Legislative Affairs for CBIA, expressed cautious optimism for this year’s housing legislation. James Gerrard, Government Relations Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity OC, outlined their model and their recent successes in Orange County. Thank you to all three of these dynamic leaders!
BUSINESS RESOURCES
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD WEBINAR – LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT’S NEW IN 2021:
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Join Selvi Stanislaus, the Franchise Tax Board’s Executive Officer, on March 9 for an update on what’s new in 2021, filing statistics, litigation, regulatory development, conformity, and much more. Register here for this webinar and other CalTax Foundation webinars.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HELP OC UNITED WAY SUPPORT SOUTH OC FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID:*
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Orange County United Way is asking for your support. They are helping 100 South Orange County families to get on the path to financial security. The program will provide them a financial specialist, a financial literacy workshop and a laptop for loan. Learn more and get involved.
TODAY! YOUTH TOWN HALL PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING:*
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OC Supervisor Don Wagner and OC Health Care Agency invite you to attend a Youth Town Hall on March 3 at 5:00 p.m. Learn and share info about the impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health and hear about resources that can address stressors and promote mental health among OC students. Register here.
JOIN SBA TO LEARN WEDDING INDUSTRY’S ROAD TO RECOVERY & REBUILDING:*
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SBA Orange County/Inland Empire will hold a 5-week webinar series on the wedding industry’s road to recovery and rebuilding. Industry experts will be covering topics specific to the wedding and events industry that small businesses can apply during the pandemic. Register here.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
TCA'S SAMUEL JOHNSON NAMED TRANSPORTATION TRAILBLAZER:*
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Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) CEO Samuel Johnson was recognized with the Transportation Trailblazer award by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials for his outstanding commitment to promoting equity. Read more.
UCI MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED AMONG THE COUNTRY'S BEST MATERNITY CARE HOSPITALS:
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UCI Health has again been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s of Best Maternity Care Hospitals for 2021. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families, as verified by the 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Best Maternity Care Hospitals is part of the publication’s Best Health Care series, developed by The Leapfrog Group.
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