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FEATURED STORIES
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OCBC Leads Bi-Partisan OC Commission on Economic Stimulus and Recovery
Last week, Lucy Dunn, President and CEO, Scott Baugh, Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, and Frank Barbaro, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Orange County, convened a broad coalition of elected officials, business executives, labor representatives and public agency heads to develop a jobs strategy for Orange County and California. The focus of the strategic discussion included candid discussions on the importance of reaching agreement on a California state budget a year overdue; what projects and formulas will best help the OC kick-start its economy; and how to align OC's Congressional delegation.
The House passed its $819 billion dollar stimulus package last week opposed by all but one OC Congressional delegate, yet even Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez was reluctant to support it as it did not benefit Orange County in any significant way. This week, the Senate will take up its version of the bill and OCBC will continue to push for more infrastructure funding for "shovel-ready" projects. Orange County has a lengthy list of transportation, water, education and other projects that may qualify for billions in federal funding.
OCBC, Automobile Club of Southern California, and Orange County Transportation Authority have aligned on a letter to the Governor, as well as county’s state and federal elected representatives urging swift action to help secure and make the best use of potential economic recovery funds currently under debate in Washington D.C.
Click here to read letter. Click here to read the OC Register's story on the Orange County Commission on Economic Stimulus and Recovery.
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OCBC's Annual Dinner Featuring USC's Pete Carroll Only One Week Away!
Register today to catch USC head coach Pete Carroll's dynamic keynote "Win Forever."
February 10, 2009
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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OCBC Washington, D.C Advocacy Trip: March 9 - 11
Join OCBC for our annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., March 9 - 11 and help us, help you compete to succeed! Program highlights include:
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Opening reception at world famous Willard Intercontinental Washington Hotel.
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High Level Meetings with the Obama administration and Congressional leadership.
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Bi-partisan Congressional luncheon with Key Committee Chairs and Ranking Members.
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Legislative Dinner with OC Congressional Delegation.
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Canadian Embassy Evening Reception with Congressional Leadership.
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And even more exciting events to come!
OCBC joins with Access DC, and more than 20 business organizations with over 200 business leaders and elected officials from Southern California to highlight the region as an economic engine for the nation.
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Orange County is Ready to Work!
Current OCTA projects in the pipeline could result in more than 62,000 new jobs for Orange County, if streamlining the regulatory process is part of the economic recovery and reinvestment plan.
Help Orange County get its fare share, get people back to work and help stimulate the economy. Send a letter to Congress or state officials. Click here to share your thoughts on OCTA's "Ready-to-Go-Projects.
The Orange County Business Council supports OCTA's efforts to get traffic-relief projects moving, get people back to work and help stimulate the economy.
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OCBC Being Honored as "Good Neighbor"
NHS OC presents awards to individuals and organizations who continually make efforts to better sustain affordable workforce housing and display community leadership throughout Orange County.
OCBC is an award recipient this year for its work in advocating for an adequate supply of workforce housing. Join NHS OC and OCBC in the celebration!
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BIZPAC Honors Former Republican Senate Leader
Dick Ackerman
Join the BIZPAC Trustees and Master of Ceremonies Curt Pringle, Mayor of Anaheim, for a rousing tribute and roast of former Republican Senate Leader Dick Ackerman, honoring over a decade of service in the California State Legislature. The spirited exchange among participants is guaranteed to provide an entertaining evening !
The tribute and roast will take place Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Westin South Coast Plaza. For more information on this event or to learn about great sponsorship opportunities, contact Michelle Hart at 949.794.7219.
View event flyer and registration form here.
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Irvine Chamber Highlights Economic Outlook
Lead by OCBC board member, Dr. Andy Policano, Dean of UCI's Merage School of Business, the Irvine Chamber presented an outstanding 2009 economic outlook program. Dean Policano detailed the reasons for the current crisis but helped 500 attendees put into historical perspective the past and present indicators. One of this most important pieces of advice was to "turn off the news. We've been here before and we're likely to come out of this recession as well, but there's no reason to fall prey to the gloom and doom of daily media headlines." Click here to view Dr. Policano's powerpoint. For more info, contact Lucy Dunn.
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Anaheim Union High School District First in State
to Defer Developer Fees
AUHSD Trustee , OCBC member and former OCBC Workforce Development Director Jordan Brandman lead the effort to pass a resolution aimed at incentivizing new residential construction projects and putting people back to work in the City of Anaheim, by deferring the timing that the district collects school facility development impact fees until home construction is completed. Congratulations for some creative thinking in tough times! For more info, contact Wallace Walrod.
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Member Spotlight
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OCBC Offers Toshiba Direct Discounts!
OCBC members now receive Toshiba's employee discounts on industry-leading computer and consumer electronics products. Visit www.store.toshiba.com/ocbc-aff or call 1.800.405.3704 and reference Program ID: PAOB to receive your discount!
Contact OCBC Director of Communications Matt Prince for questions.
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Investor Spotlight
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OCBC Members Helping Members
Goodwill's ATEC Program Receives IBM Grant
OCBC members, IBM and Goodwill of Orange County partner to help young children with disabilities. Goodwill's innovative assistive technology program that provides solutions for children and adults with disabilities, known as Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC), was recently awarded a grant from IBM for its nationwide program KidSmart. ATEC provides the latest in assistive technology devices and services at its center in Santa Ana, providing service throughout the region, including at residents, work, schools and hospitals. To learn more visit www.ocgoodwill.org/assistive_technology.aspx.
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Upcoming Events
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OCBC's Lucy Dunn to Join Panel Discussion on Changing Economy
OCBC President and CEO, Lucy Dunn will join a panel discussion entitled “Our Changing Economic Landscape—What is on the horizon for the Nation, California, Orange County, and Fullerton” presented by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the Summit House Restaurant.
Joining Ms. Dunn on the panel will be Robert Kleinhenz, Deputy Chief Economist, California Association of REALTORS; Dr. Anil Puri, Dean of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, at California State University, Fullerton; and State Senator Mimi Walters, representing the 33rd district.
For more information or to register for this event, visit www.fullertonchamber.com.
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Committee Meetings
February 2009
Latino Educational Attainment Committee
Friday, February 6, 2009 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Workforce Development Committee
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee
Friday, February 20, 2009 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Community Colleges Working Group
Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
For more information on upcoming committee meetings for 2009 check out OCBC's Master Calendar.
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