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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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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. Summit topics include:- A Glimpse of What May Happen if you Don't Act Now
- Water 101, What They Never Told You in School
- Local Water, Local Solutions
- In the Red Without Blue
- and more...
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's BIZPAC HOSTS RECEPTION FOR SENATOR LOU CORREA
 The
Orange County Business Council's Political Action Committee, BIZPAC,
hosted a warm reception for State Senator Lou Correa last Thursday. Over
40 business and community leaders joined together to recognize the hard
work and dedication of the Senator.
BIZPAC plays a leading role in supporting candidates for elected office
who are supportive of the business community. Senator Correa, a
pro-business Democrat, has continually supported OCBC and has agreed
with 90 percent of the Council's positions on major initiatives
throughout the county.
Click here for more information on BIZPAC, or contact Kris Murray.
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OCBC REPRESENTS BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT JWA'S VIRGIN AMERICA LAUNCH The
Orange County Business Council was on the tarmac for Virgin America's
inaugural flight into John Wayne Airport (JWA) yesterday. JWA is the
ninth newest destination for the San Francisco based airline.
Upon touchdown, the airline's first commercial passengers were greeted
with a "beach-meets-runway" party on the tarmac.
"We're pleased to welcome Virgin America to Orange County," said SNA
Airport Director Alan Murphy. "Competition brings more options for
travelers, and we think Virgin America's low fares and fun, innovative
in-flight amenities will be a popular choice for our visitors and
residents."
For more information on John Wayne Airport, or the new flight offers from Virgin America, visit www.ocair.com.
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MEG WHITMAN ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT CHAIRMAN'S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
 Please join OCBC, and CLB series sponsor at&t, for a candid interview and breakfast with former eBay CEO, Meg Whitman.
In the 10 years as CEO of eBay, Whitman turned a small start-up company
with 30 employees to an $8 billion revenue making business with over
15,000 employees by the time she left in 2008.
The 2010 California gubernatorial candidate, received a degree in economics
from Princeton University and went on to Harvard Business School where
she earned a Master in Business Administration.
Date: Thursday, June 4
2009
Time: 8:30 a.m.
breakfast | 9 a.m. program
Place: The Center Club,
Costa Mesa, CA
Info? Michelle Hart at
949.794.7219.
Online Registration | Event Flyer
P.S - Can't wait until June to meet Whitman? Join MEGa WOMEN and meet Meg Whitman at the Hyatt Regency Irvine for a reception on May 21 at 5 p.m. View event flyer here. A $10 donation is requested, no cash accepted. For more information or to RSVP for the May 21 reception, contact megawomen@megwhitman.com.
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OCBC GEARS UP FOR SPECIAL ELECTION - MAY 19
 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 one week 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] For more info contact Kris Murray.
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BUSINESS COUNCIL UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE
 The Orange County Business Council's website www.ocbc.org received a well deserved facelift. The user-friendly and clean layout will act as a valuable resource for web viewers. The new site showcases several new features, including:
- Lucy Dunn's Blog: Dunn and Done
- Advocacy Resources Section
- Investor Spotlight
- Social Media Content
- Updated Members Only Section
- and more...
If you have questions about the new site please contact Director of Communications, Matt Prince at 949.794.7221.
Join OCBC's Social Media Groups: Facebook | Twitter |Blog |YouTube
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MAKE THE CONNECTION AT ANAHEIM/OC JOB FAIR AND EXPO
 Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Orange County Business Council is
partnering with the City of Anaheim to launch the first annual Anaheim/OC Job
Fair and Expo at the Shops at Anaheim Garden Walk.
We urge your company to participate if you expect to be
hiring anytime this year - or if you're not hiring, take part as an opportunity
to accept resumes from well-qualified candidates for the future. Admission and
parking are free. The program will include dynamic workshops throughout the day,
free WiFi and Internet Bay service, and other networking opportunities.
To pre-register, please visit www.anaheim.net - employers and job
seekers that pre-register will receive a complimentary VIP shopping pass to The
Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk. Employers wishing to have a free booth at the
Anaheim/OC Job Fair and Expo can contact Rita Slayton at (714) 765-4348, or by
email at rslayton@anaheim.net.
Join with us and Make the
Connection!
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SEIMENS CORP. AWARDS ANAHEIM NATIONAL PRIZE FOR GREEN CONNECTION EFFORT
 The City of Anaheim was honored Monday by the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce and Siemens Corp. during the second annual Siemens Sustainable
Community Awards. The city is one of a trio of communities to
receive the award, for its efforts to improve "quality of life within the
community by achieving complementary economic, environmental and social goals,"
according to a press release.
Anaheim won the mid-size community award for its
"Green Connection" program, designed to create a multitude of benefits for the
community and its residents through sustainable development and environmental
protection, the release states.
To learn more about the contest, go to http://www.uschamber.com/bclc/sustainablecommunity.
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OCBC ADVOCACY TRIP -- SACRAMENTO,CA
June 15-16, 2009
Join OCBC for its Annual Advocacy trip to Sacramento to represent southern California and meet with Governor Schwarzenegger's Administration and Legislative leadership to advance the business community agenda. Trip highlights include:
- Political Landscape Briefing with political strategists Dan
Schnur
- Breakfast program with Sacramento Bee columnist Daniel Weintraub
- Luncheon in Governor's private conference
room with key members of Administration
- Targeted Legislative Meetings to Advocate for OC's Legislative Priorities
- Legislative Dinner with OC's State Legislative Delegation, legislative leadership and high ranking officials
- Hyatt Hotel, meals, materials and sessions covered in cost
By joining the Business Council in the state's capital, you advocate on behalf of the business community's instesets for America's fifth largest county. OCBC has organized a focused agenda to maximize your impact in Sacramento. Meetings are scheduled with key state delegation and administration officials on priority business issues including State Budget, Infrastructure, Health Care, Workforce Development and Workforce Housing. CLICK HERE FOR TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Online Registration | Print Registration | Sponsorship Info| More Info
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CHAIRMAN'S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST PRESENTS TOM MCKERNAN
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
 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 | 9 a.m. program
Place: The Center Club,
Costa Mesa, CA
Info? Michelle Hart at
949.794.7219.
Online Registration | Event Flyer
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EXECUTIVE INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - TEE OFF FORE SUCCESS!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Orange County Business Council and UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business team up and hit the greens Wednesday, August 5, for the 2009 Executive Invitational Golf Tournament presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Tee off for success as all proceeds for this years' tournament go towards OCBC's Latino Educational Attainment Initiative and UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business Scholarship Fund.
Date: Wednesday, August 5,
2009
Time: 12:30 p.m. | Shotgun Start
Place: Monarch Beach Golf Links | Dana Point
Info? Michelle Hart at
949.794.7219.
Online Registration | Event Event Flyer | Sponsorship Information
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SHERRY LANSING TO KEYNOTE 2009 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Join the Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Workforce Investment Board for the 2009 Workforce Development Conference: Reboot OC. This year's guest speaker is Sherry Lansing, former CEO of Paramount Pictures and Founder and CEO of the Sherry Lansing Foundation which is dedicated to public education and engaging retirees in their communities.
The conference will also unveil the 2009 Workforce Indicators Report with Dr. Wallace Walrod analyzing the county's economic and labor force trends.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. | Registration
Place: Hyatt Regency Irvine
Info? Alicia Berhow at
949.794.7215.
Online Registration | Event Flyer |Sponsorship Information
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US BANK CEO RICHARD DAVIS TO KEYNOTE 2010 ECONOMIC FORECAST CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 15, 2009
US Bank President and CEO Richard Davis will join Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economic's Dean Dr. Anil Puri for the 15th annual Economic Forecast Conference.
Davis has served as
Chairman of U.S. Bancorp since December 2007, Chief Executive Officer
since December 2006 and President since October 2004. Recently US Bank was one of the few banks to pass the federal government's "stress test."
This annual forecast features an overview of the current state of the economy with
specific analysis of the outlook for the business climate in Orange
County and Southern California presented by Dr. Anil Puri, Dean of Cal
State Fullerton's Mihaylo College.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. | Registration
Place: Hyatt Regency Irvine
Info? Michelle Hart at
949.794.7215.
Online Registration | Event Flyer |Sponsorship Information
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| COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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May 2009
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Workforce Development Committee
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Workforce Housing Committee
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Community College Working Group
Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 3 to 4:30 p.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 Committees.
Looking to get more involved? Click below to receive specific committee notices.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Mercy House Living with Heart Gala
Mercy House, one of Southern California's premier advocates of the
homeless, providing a unique system of dignified housing alternatives,
programs, and supportive services, today announced that its fifth
annual fundraising gala, Living with Heart, will be held at Disney's
Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. This year Mercy House will celebrate the accomplishments of Lucy Dunn, president and CEO of the Orange County Business Council. Saturday, May 16, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Visit www.mercyhouse.net for more information or to register.
Free Tax Seminar for Non Profit, Exempt and Religious OrganizationsState Controller John Chiang will be giving a free tax seminar on Friday, May 15. The seminar will cover topics including complience of employment taxes, recent developments in charity law, fundraising in recessionary times and how social media can help non profits in marketing. To register, or for more information, please contact Diana Rubio at 213.833.6010. Friday, May 15, 2009 | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Christ Our Redeemer AME Church | 46 Maxwell St., Irvine CA 92618 UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Bob McKnightChief Executive Officer of Quicksilver, Bob McKnight, is the next distinguished speaker highlights by UCI's Paul Merage School of Business. The May 19 event will take place in UC Irvine's Student Center from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. UCI is currently offering OCBC members a 50% discount on ticket prices. To register visit http://merage.uci.edu/registration/. Enter the Discount Code "COMMUNITY" to receive the discounted rate. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Pacific Ballroom D, UC Irvine Student Center | |
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