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The Leading Voice of Business in Orange County |
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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OCBC's OCMOVES PROGRAM HOSTS KEY TRANSPORTATION DELEGATES
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 It has been a busy week for OCBC's transportation initiative OCMoves after hosting several influential transportation delegates including U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Joel Szabat and Executive Director for the California Transportation Commission, Bimla Rhinehart.
Szabat updated OCMoves investors and political advisors with the inside scoop
on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - the formation of the program,
terms for allocation of funds, and next steps for the Obama administration and
Congress. Bimla provided an overview of state transportation programs, STIP and
Prop. 1B allocations, and some new initiatives of the California Transportation
Commission. Both speakers highlighted Orange County's position for high speed rail funding for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to LA's Union Station.
These influential meetings came a week after OCMoves hosted another top leader in transportation, U.S. Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA), who serves as Ranking Member of the House Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads.
Looking for a spot at the table? Click here to learn more on how you can get involved with OCBC's private briefings.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS HERE! OCBC ADVOCACY TRIP--SACRAMENTO, CA
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 Join OCBC for its Annual Advocacy trip to Sacramento to represent southern California and meet with Governor Schwarzenegger's Adminstration and Legislative leadership to advance the business community agenda. Trip highlights include:
- Political landscape briefing with political strategist 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 interests 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.
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WHITMAN SHINES AT OCBC CHAIRMAN'S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
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 In a candid interview with OCBC Chairman Larry
Buster, Meg Whitman--the former eBay CEO and 2010 California
gubernatorial candidate--spoke to over 100 business leaders at OCBC's
latest Chairman's Leadership Breakfast.
Discussing
everything from her upbringing in Long Island, N.Y. to joining the
small start-up company of eBay over ten years ago, Whitman outlined her
rise to success and what inspires her to run for the toughest
gubernatorial job in the country.
"I
refuse to let California fail," proclaimed Whitman. "We can turn
California around, but it's going to take a different approach then
what has been taken."
Looking
ahead, Whitman touched on three priorities to help the state move more
like a well organized business rather than an over regulated
bureaucracy, including: jobs creation and retention, addressing the
government's spending issues and K-12 education. [READ MORE]
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DAY OF RECKONING HERE FOR CALIFORNIA BUDGET
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 The Business Council applauds Governor Schwarzenegger's leadership in addressing California's budgetary straits to a joint session of the
Legislature and constitutional officers last week, declaring "California's day of
reckoning is here."
Digital text books, privately run
correction facilities and flexibility at the local government levels were among
the proposals suggested by Governor Schwarzenegger. He also addressed the
elimination of several "redundant" state boards and commissions including the
Waste Management Board.
The battle of wills now begins between legislature and the Governor about what to cut and the potential impacts of those cuts... [READ MORE]
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OCBC JOINS CARD CHECK ADVOCACY TRIP TO NATION'S CAPITAL
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 On June 2nd and 3rd, Orange County Business Council
accompanied the Fullerton and Orange
Chambers of Commerce to Washington, D.C.
to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). The measure - widely known as card check--would allow a union to form after enough workers in a
shop sign cards, or petitions, rather than voting by secret ballot.
This quick, two-day advocacy trip sponsored by the US
Chamber of Commerce brought over 150 small business owners, chamber members and
constituents from around California to the Capitol on the opposite coast.
The delegation's consensus is that the seemingly
well-intentioned bill has the potential to inflict costs, erode profitability,
and decrease revenue for small businesses... [READ MORE]
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OCBC AFFINITY PROGRAM: SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE EXCLUSIVE CENTER CLUB
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 In support of the Orange County Business Council, the Center Club is offering all OCBC investors 50% off the $5,000 initiation fee to join the Center Club. In addition, the Center Club will donate $1,000 back to the Business Council for each membership received. Experience privileges such as:
- Social, gold and tennis privileges at over 200 of the finest clubs in the world
- Access to the Center Club's Social Calendar
- Two complimentary tickets to attend the 2010 Board of Governors Gala
- and much more... (click here to see all benefits)
For additional information regarding the OCBC Membership at the Center Club, please contact Director of Membership, Annie Luther at 714.662.3414 or annie.luther@ourclub.com. Click here for the Center Club guide. |
UPCOMING OCBC EVENTS
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 Chairman's Leadership Breakfast:
Featuring Tom McKernan, CEO, Automobile Club of Southern California
Thursday, June 30, 2009 | 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Center Club, Costa Mesa
Executive Invitational Golf Tournament:
In Partnership w/ UC Irvine
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 | Shotgun start at noon | Monarch Beach Golf Links
Chairman's Leadership Breakfast:
Greg Spierkel, CEO, Ingram Micro
Thursday, September 10, 2009 | 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Center Club, Costa Mesa
Workforce Development Conference:
Sherry Lansing, former CEO, Paramount Pictures
Thursday, October 15, 2009 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Irvine
Economic Forecast Conference:
Richard Davis, CEO, US Bank and
Dr. Anil Puri, Mihaylo College of Business, CSUF
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. | Hyatt Regency Irvine
Click here fore event details and registration! |
| COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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 June 2009
Infrastructure
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Workforce Development
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Community College Working Group
Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Advocacy and Government Affairs
Friday, June 26, 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 Committees.
Looking to get more involved? Click below to receive specific committee notices.
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WELCOME NEW OCBC INVESTORS!
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A very special welcome to the newest Business Council investors:
For more information on how you can get involved with the leading voice of business in Orange County, talk to Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development Celeste Signorino at 949.794.7223.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Goodwill Invitational Golf Tournament
On Thursday, June 18, Goodwill of Orange County
will host the annual Goodwill Invitational golf tournament at Arroyo
Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. The Goodwill Invitational is considered
by many to be one of the premier tournaments in Orange County.
This superb event not only provides an
outstanding opportunity for business leaders to network, but allows them to make
a significant impact on the most underserved population in Orange County.
Goodwill provides job training, job placement services, and ongoing
employment support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers.
Leading local businesses already supporting this
extraordinary event include DLD Insurance Brokers, Union Bank of California,
SM&A, U.S. Bank, Glenn Woody Financial Services, and Hyundai Motor America.
There are still a few spots available. Visit www.goodwillinvitational.org for
more information or to register for this exciting event contact Hillary LeBail
at 714.547.6308 extension 278.
5th Annual Education for Orange County Schools Golf TournamentJoin the Orange County Department of Education and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for the fifth annual Education for Orange County Schools Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 23 at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.schoolsfirstfcu.org/effocs/golf/. Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County - Business Opportunity Day The Orange County Chapter of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce is proud to present A Twenty First Century Business Opportunity Day. Save the date: Thursday, September 17, 2009. Highlights will include updates on the Obama health reform, panel discussion on preserving the eco-systems, tax incentives for starting green businesses and more. For event information and registration, please visit www.faccoc.org. |
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