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Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
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OCBC TAKES POSITIONS ON UPCOMING SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
 With a $42 billion state budget deficit
looming, the Governor and Legislature passed a budget and proposed propositions
to attempt to fill the hole. A special election has now been called for May 19,
2009 to consider six ballot propositions that were part of the budget
negotiations. With less than six weeks until voters weigh-in on
the May 19 special election, the Orange County Business Council has released its
positions on Props 1A through 1F.
- Prop 1A: Rainy Day Budget Stabilization and Accountability Act - SUPPORT
- Prop 1B: Education Funding. Payment Plan - OPPOSE
- Prop 1C: Lottery Modernization Act - SUPPORT
- Prop 1D: Children's Services Funding - OPPOSE
- Prop 1E: Mental Health Funding - SUPPORT
- Prop 1F: Legislative Salary Freeze During Budget Shortfall - SUPPORT
[TAKE A LOOK AT OCBC'S BREAKDOWN OF PROPS 1A THROUGH 1F] |
BIZPAC ROASTS AND TOASTS FORMER REPUBLICAN SENATE LEADER DICK ACKERMAN
 BIZPAC,
the political action committee of OCBC, knows that an honored elected
official leaving political office is a good excuse for a ROAST! Anaheim
Mayor Curt Pringle will emcee a spirited group of humorists including Senator Lou Correa, Assemblyman Mike Duvall, Republican Party of OC Chairman Scott Baugh, OCTA Chairman Peter Buffa, Fullerton Police Chief Patrick McKinley and others to give Former Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman a heated send-off. You need an excuse to laugh? This is it!
Date: April 23, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm reception | 6:30 pm dinner and program
Place: Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA
RSVP: View event flyer and registration form below. Info? Michelle Hart at 949.794.7219.
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OCBC PREPARES REGIONAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN FOR STATE
 In response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), California's Business, Transportation and Housing Agency asked several regional business organizations tthroughout the state to compile economic recovery plans. OCBC was selected to organize and develop the regional workplan for Orange County--highlighting regional opportunities for economic stimulus funding.
To view OCBC's Regional Economic Recovery Workplan for Orange County, click here.
Also highlighted in the workplan is the Business Council's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).. Click here to view OCBC's five year regional economic plan.
For more information on ARRA, OC's Ecpnomic Recovery Plan and Economic Stimulus please contact Kris Murray.
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$400 MILLION IN FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS ASSISTING CALIFORNIA'S UNEMPLOYED
 More than $400
million in federal stimulus funds are now available to assist unemployed
Californians in job-training and job-seeking activities. The federal funds will
be distributed by the Employment Development Department to 49 local Workforce
Investment Boards to help bolster services at the local Workforce Services
Offices and One Stop Career Centers.
The
$415 million nearly doubles the amount of Workforce Investment Act funds the
federal government has allocated to California in the current fiscal
year.
To learn more about the One Stop Career Centers in Orange County visit www.oconestop.com, or visit www.ocwib.com.
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IRVINE CHAMBER SELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
 Hart comes to the Irvine Chamber from San Rafael, Calif.,
where she has been president and CEO of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
since July 2005. Prior to leading the San Rafael Chamber, Hart was the executive
director of the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Hart succeeds Jacquie
Warren, Irvine Chamber's president and CEO for the past 20 years, who will
officially retire on April 30. OCBC wishes
Jacquie best wishes on her new adventures! For more info visit www.irvinechamber.com.
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MERCY HOUSE FAMILY REDIRECTION PROGRAM HITS MILESTONE
 Mercy House, one of Southern California's premier advocates of the homeless, providing a unique system of dignified housing alternatives, programs, and supportive services, announced that it has successfully placed its 100th family into the Family Redirection
Program.
Under the program, when a homeless family arrives at either armory with children under the age of five, they are fed, and sent to stay in a motel, usually within an hour. Once settled, they are given gas and food vouchers, bus passes, and case management services, with the goal of moving them into permanent housing. The Family Redirection Program is funded by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County.
Learn more about what Mercy House is doing by visiting www.mercyhouse.net. Join OCBC on May 16, 2009 at the Grand California Hotel at the Disney Resort as Mercy House honors OCBC President and CEO, Lucy Dunn, as their business woman of the year. Click here for more info. |
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OC HOUSING SUMMIT TO ADDRESS "FACTS AND MYTHS" OF WORKFORCE HOUSING
 Hosted
by the Orange County Housing Trust and titled "WORKFORCE HOUSING: FACTS &
MYTHS," the 2009 Summit
will focus on the status of affordable and workforce housing as we move through
the midst of one of the nation's worst recessions.
Co-hostsed by OCBC, the summit held on May 12 at UCI's Student Center will feature
John K. McIlwain, Senior Resident Fellow and J. Ronald
Terwilliger housing chair at the Urban Land Institute (ULI). McIlwain's
responsibilities include leading ULI's research efforts to seek and promote
affordable housing solutions, including development and housing patterns
designed to create sustainable future environments for the nation's urban
areas.
Register Online | Event News | More Info
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OCBC MEMBER GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY HELPING STIMULATE WORKFORCE
 In response to the latest unemployment numbers hitting 10.5 percent in California, Goodwill of
Orange County has
seen an increase in the number of people seeking services, as well as an influx
of local men and women who have recently become unemployed. To date over 2,650
individuals have received education, training or employment services from
Goodwill.
Goodwill's workforce development experts
customize a plan for each individual, based on his or her skills and interest. Over 60 local companies hire Goodwill trained workers and
Goodwill of Orange County places individuals in its own social enterprises that
include its 18 retail stores, E-waste Solutions, Document Destruction, Packaging
and Assembly and Custodial services.
For more information, visit www.ocgoodwill.com.
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THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER BALANCING THE BUDGET? TAKE THE BUDGET CHALLENGE
 The nonpartisan "California Budget Challenge," provided by Next 10, is a free online educational tool that lets users try to balance California's books and see how their choices will affect the state five years into the future. Make key decisions on funding for state programs including education, the environment and criminal justice, decide where the money should come from, and learn more about what will be on the May 19th Special Election ballot. [TRY IT HERE] |
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SECOND ANNUAL OC WATER SUMMIT TAPS INTO WATER ISSUES FACING THE COUNTY
 Join the Orange County Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County, and OCBC for the second O.C. Water Summit on May 15, 2009 to address urgent water supply issues and make sure southern California's water supplies are protected. With a 20% reduction in Southern California water supplies anticipated, this conference will give you the tools you need to stay competitive. More than 400 business professionals, water agencies and elected officials will be brought together at the Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim to examine impacts that limited water supplies will have on southern California businesses and what we all need to do to ensure water reliability. For more information, please contact Kris Murrayat 949.794.7210.
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OCBC UPCOMING EVENTS
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AUTO
CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CEO TOM MCKERNAN SLATED FOR JUNE
CLB
 2009
exclusive CLB series sponsor at&t presents
OCBC's Chairman's Leadership Breakfast featuring CEO of the Automobile Club of
Southern California, Tom McKernan.
As CEO of
the Automobile Club of Southern California, McKernan oversees the largest
AAA-affiliated motor club in the country. He also is chairman of the Orange County chapter of the New Majority, an
organization that promotes fiscally responsible government and supports
inclusive, mainstream political approaches. Mr. McKernan serves on the board of
directors of the California Chamber of Commerce and was appointed by Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve on the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Join Tom
Phelps, former OCBC Chairman, of Manatt, for
another lively Oprah-style interview with one of California's top business
leaders. 
Date: Tuesday, June 30,
2009
Time: 8 a.m.
breakfast | 8:30 a.m. program
Place: The Center Club,
Costa Mesa, CA
RSVP: View event flyer here.
Info? Michelle Hart at
949.794.7219.
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| COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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APRIL 2009
Workforce Development Committee
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at
Goodwill of
Orange County at 410 N. Fairview | Santa
Ana, CA 92703
Community College Working Group
Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Government Affairs Committee
Friday, April 24, 2009 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Committee meetings are open to OCBC members and invited guests only. All committee meetings are held at the OCBC offices unless otherwise specified. For more information on upcoming committee meetings for 2009 check out OCBC's Master Calendar.
Looking to get more involved? Click below to receive specific committee notices.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Santiago Canyon College Orange Education Center Job Fair
Looking for a job? Santiago Canyon College's Education Center brings together great local employers, don't miss this great opportunity. For more information on how to get involved, contact Rosemary Touyanou at 714.628.5942.
Friday, April 17, 2009 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Orange Education Center
1465 N. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92867
Orange County United Way Real Estate & Building Industry MixerNetwork with industry leaders, past and present colleagues and potential clients while giving back to Orange County youth by encouraging their educational achievements and helping them reach their full potential. Special guests include: Former LA Rams, USC and UNLV Head Football Coach, John Robinson; Former UCLA Head Football Coach, Terry Donahue and former NFL players. Individual seats are $200 and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Visit www.realestate2009.kintera.org to register or call (949) 263-6176 for more information. Thursday, April 16, 2009 | 5 - 8 p.m. Hyatt Regency Irvine Orange County's Businessperson of the YearJoin the OC Forum as they present OC's Businessperson of the year Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Executive Officer of PIMCO. In a year that rocked the economy, upended the financial system and destroyed some of the legends of Wall Street, few saw their stars rise higher than Mohamed El-Erian's. He made a triumphant return to Newport Beach's Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO) in 2008, emerging as heir apparent to the massive bond fund empire. His book, "When Markets Collide: Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change," won the 2008...Business Book of the Year award. Click here for more info or visit www.ocforum.org. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Irvine Hilton | 18800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA Rotary Club of Fullerton's 19th Annual Charity Fundraiser ConcertCountry Music Recording Artist, Peter Brandon, an OrangeCounty native, will be featured at the Rotary Club of Fullerton's 19th Annual Charity Fundraiser Concert on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim. The concert is the major fundraiser for the Fullerton-based club. Proceeds from the performance will be distributed to local charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton, Fullerton Civic Light Opera, Hart Community Homes (Monkey Business Café) and Muckenthaler Cultural Center. Please call (714) 879-1732 to reserve your tickets, or visit www.FullertonRotaryConcert.com for more event information. The Phoenix Club is located at 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806. Orange County United Way 6th Annual Women's Philanthropy Fund Breakfast
The breakfast supports the empowerment of women and girls in Orange County, helping them to build self-sufficient lives.Special guests include: 2008 CNN Hero of the Year, Liz McCartney and Vikki Vargas, Orange County Bureau Chief for NBC-4 Individual seats are $175 and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Visit www.wpfbreakfast.kintera.org to register or call (949) 263-6176 for more information.
Friday, May 1, 2009 |7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Irvine BIZPAC Fundraiser for Senator Lou CorreaYou are invited to a reception in support of the Honorable Lou Correa, California State Senate--34th District. Hosted by BIZPAC. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Kris Murray at 949.794.7213. Individual: $250 Sponsor:$500 Thursday, May 7, 2009 | 4 - 6 p.m. OCBC Offices | 2 Park Plaza Suite 100, Irvine Join the Southern California Association of Governments for their 2009 General Assembly: Planning for Tomorrow... Today. The two day schedule includes a Legislative Reception, General Assembly and Awards Dinner. For more information and registration please contact Linda Jones at 213.236.1912 or by email, at jonesl@scag.ca.gov. To register online visit www.scag.ca.gov/ga09. Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, 2009 La Quinta Resort and Club | La Quinta, California | |
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