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FEATURED STORIES
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OCBC’s Workforce Housing Scorecard Migrates to
Los Angeles Business Council!
The Los Angeles Business Council will unveil its own Housing Scorecard for Los Angeles – modeled on OCBC’s own Workforce Housing Scorecard - at its Mayoral Housing Summit this October. OCBC’s Dr. Wallace Walrod, who conducted the research on the Workforce Housing Scorecard for Orange County, will lend his services to the LA project as well.
Like OCBC’s report, the LA Business Council’s Scorecard will underline the critical link between remaining economically competitive and providing an adequate housing supply. OCBC has further learned that there is interest in the San Diego area in producing a similar report analyzing housing production against jobs creation.
The Los Angeles Business Council's 2007 Mayoral Housing Summit will take place at UCLA on October 17.
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City of Irvine Saddled With Impossible Mandate
OCBC strongly supports increased housing production to meet the predictable jobs and population growth of the County. However, the City of Irvine has recently been mandated by a government agency to plan for and produce almost 36,000 new housing units in just six years. The directive, issued by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), would effectively require Irvine to take on almost 44% of all of Orange County’s growth with only 8% of Orange County’s land area—an impossible mandate to meet.
The City of Irvine has filed a lawsuit challenging SCAG's findings. OCBC and other community partners, including the Orange County Association of Realtors, firmly support Irvine in its objection to this mandate.
OCBC President and CEO Lucy Dunn has been interviewed by the statewide California Planning and Development Report and the OC Metro on this matter, and has stressed that Irvine is already one of the strongest contributors to housing Orange County's workforce as found in OCBC’s 2007 Workforce Housing Scorecard.
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Housing Leaders to Meet This Week in Anaheim
The California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Secretary Dale Bonner and Lynn Jacobs, Director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development will meet with business leaders and OCBC staff in Anaheim this Thursday to discuss local housing issues in Orange County.
Secretary Bonner is holding the Anaheim meeting as part of a statewide series of briefings with housing stakeholders, and OCBC’s Workforce Housing Scorecard – of which the Secretary has been highly supportive - will be used as a basis for Thursday’s discussion.
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State Budget Agreement Reached Under Ackerman's Leadership—Insider’s Briefing Upcoming for BIZPAC
Last Tuesday’s budget deal ended a 52-day deadlock the day after the legislature returned from summer recess. OCBC praises Senator Dick Ackerman and his steadfast leadership of a unified Republican caucus that staunchly advocated a stance in favor of fiscal responsibility. Their efforts ultimately secured the governor’s promise to cut $700 million from the $103 billion budget, and additionally shielded local governments from potential climate change litigation being brought forth by the Attorney General’s office.
OCBC's BIZPAC will be honored to host Senator Ackerman on October 16 for a private briefing on the 2007 legislative session. This event benefits BIZPAC's efforts to promote and protect the public policy agenda of the Orange County Business Council. Contact Todd Priest for more information on the October 16 event.
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Exclusive to OCBC High-Level Investors Only!
Chairman's Breakfast September 18
Features Dr. Jim Doti
 OCBC Chairman, Dan Miller of The Irvine Company, invites Orange County Business Council Investors to another outstanding Chairman's Leadership Breakfast -- featuring Dr. James L. Doti, President of Chapman University. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the Waltos Group, the Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast is a unique opportunity to meet with high level OCBC investors and hear from leaders in the OC Business Community.
With Tom Phelps of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips as event moderator, Investors will participate in a candid interview and interactive dialogue that promises to be both entertaining and enlightening.
Chairman's Leadership Breakfast Series
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Center Club
650 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Already an OCBC Investor? Register now for the Chairman's Breakfast. Not an Investor? Contact Rob Henderson, OCBC Vice President of Investor Relations.
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World Journal Article Translated
Earlier this month, OCBC was proud to have its Workforce Housing Scorecard featured in the World Journal, the largest circulation Chinese language daily in the United States. This article has since been translated, thanks to Connie Chai Scholl, Workforce Development Analyst with Orange County Workforce Investment Board. Read the translation here.
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Infrastructure
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OCBC Hosts U.S. Representative Joe Knollenberg
Orange County Business Council hosted U.S. Representative Joe Knollenberg
(R-MI), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, August 14 at the Center Club in Costa Mesa as part of its newly established transportation advisory council, OCMoves.
Rep. Knollenberg, together with Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle toured the 241, ARTIC and was briefed on Measure M improvements and praised OCBC for its leadership role in the renewal campaign. Pictured above with Supervisor Bates, OCBC's Lucy Dunn and Supervisor Moorlach, he was stunned to learn -- as many residents are -- that Orange County is the nation’s fifth largest county, and was particularly impressed with OCBC's efforts surrounding regional goods movement.
OCMoves was founded in partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), the Building Industry of Orange County (BIA/OC) and other county transportation stakeholders to advocate for Orange County’s transportation priorities at the federal, state and local levels.
OCBC will continue to host transportation leaders throughout the year to brief them on Orange County’s critical infrastructure needs, as well as the county’s role in facilitating the movement of people and goods throughout the region and nation.
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Workforce Housing
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OCBC's Lucy Dunn Speaks at
Community Housing Conference
OCBC President and CEO Lucy Dunn presented the Workforce Housing Scorecard and moderated a panel at Senator Tom Harman and Assemblyman Van Tran's Community Housing Conference, held at the Westminster Rose Center on August 17.
This conference brought together experts from the government and private sectors to discuss how to increase home ownership in the community and problems and solutions regarding sub-prime mortgages. A key recommendation from all panelists was for those facing difficulty in making their mortgage payment to contact their lender as soon as possible. Most lenders offer opportunities to assist homeowners in keeping their home in tough times.
This event is part of a series presented by the Community Renewal Project, a partnership between California State Legislators and the Capitol Resource Institute intended to provide community leaders with the tools and resources needed to revitalize neighborhoods across California.
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Jamboree Housing Corp. Awarded $7.7 Million for Affordable Housing After Competitive Process
Jamboree Housing Corporation has been awarded more than $7.7 million in Proposition 1C funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its Tonner hills apartment homes in Brea, California. Proposition 1C is the $2.85 billion housing bond passed by voters in November 2006, a part of the governor’s strategic growth plan. Tonner hills apartment homes will offer close to 100 garden style apartments to very-low and low-income families.
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Chapman Introduces New Certificate Program in Real Estate and Innovative Development
OCBC Chairman of Workforce Housing, Roger C. Hobbs, founder of Chapman University’s Hobbs Institute for Real Estate Law and Environmental Planning, is now offering a new certificate in Real Estate and Innovative Development for the 21st Century.
This course is intended for professionals in real estate, the environment and land use who wish to further their knowledge of the synergistic relationship between land development, law and the environment.
Visit Chapman's website for more information on the program.
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Workforce Development
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OCBC’s own Joseph Ames makes “Latino OC 100”
Congratulations to Joseph Ames, Chairman of OCBC's “Latino Educational Attainment” Working Group, who was recently nominated by OCBC and named to Stay Connected OC's “Latino OC 100,” characterized by the group as the county's "Best, Brightest, Accomplished, Influential and Successful."
Mr. Ames has envisioned and promoted Latino Educational Attainment as part of his intense devotion to education in Orange County. Congratulations to Joe Ames, his creative thinking is leading the way.
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Investor Spotlight
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OCBC Welcomes its Newest Members
Orange County Business Council welcomes its newest members. OCBC looks forward to working together to represent the business community throughout Orange County, and beyond.
AT&T
City of Irvine
EventPeople, Inc.
Grubb & Ellis Company
Orange County Medical Association
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Congratulations Farmers & Merchants Bank on
100 Years of Success
OCBC congratulates Farmers & Merchants Bank on their Centennial Anniversary! For the past 100 years F&M Banking has had a remarkable impact throughout Orange County. While maintaining a sound financial institution, F&M Bank continues to support the development of local communities.
Here’s to you, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and the wealth of opportunity in Orange County’s future.
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Upcoming Events
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Save the Date! Workforce Development Conference September 24
Event Set for Monday, September 24. Sponsorships Available!
 The 6th Annual Workforce Development Conference will be held at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. This year’s conference will feature Wing Lam, Founder and CEO of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos in a discussion of innovation and the importance of cultivating a skilled workforce. Register Now!
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2008 Economic Forecast
 The housing market? Employment trends? Inflation? Oil prices? Global warming and economics? We’re all wondering, what does 2008 have in store for Orange County? In response, OCBC and Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics will host the 2008 Economic Forecast Conference, presenting a multi-perspective view of the latest economic issues and trends. Save the date -- Monday, October 22, 2007!
Special thanks to our title sponsor, US Bank, as well as our
forecast sponsors, Chevron and the Client Advocate Network.
Click the EFC banner captioned below for more details, including
sponsorship opportunities.
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Committee Meetings
September 2007
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Friday,
September 7 |
Latino Educational Attainment Working Group, 9a |
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Tuesday,
September 11 |
Infrastructure Committee, 7:30a |
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Friday,
September 14 |
Government Affairs Committee, 7:30a |
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Wednesday,
September 19 |
Workforce Development Committee, 7:30a |
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Wednesday,
September 26 |
Health Care Committee, 11a |
Click "DETAILS" below for more information. You may also view OCBC's Master Calendar on the web.
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Community Events
Orange County Forum
Tuesday, September 11 - "Fiscal Wake-up Tour" Breakfast Panel
The Orange County Forum will partner with Town Hall Los Angeles to present the "Fiscal Wake-up Tour" - a Breakfast program panel discussion featuring U.S. Comptroller General David Walker. Register Online.
OC’s Fast-Growing Private Companies
Tuesday, September 25 - Program and luncheon with special publication.
The inaugural FGPC awards luncheon honors all companies that qualify for The List of OC’s Fast-Growing Private Companies, with special recognition awarded to companies among The Top Ten. The Special Report will include The List of OC’s Fast-Growing Private Companies, along with profiles of The Top Ten companies. Register online.
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