November 4, 2009
LAWMAKERS PASS COMPREHENSIVE WATER PACKAGE
Early this morning, the California legislature passed a comprehensive water package that will finally put California on the path to a reliable water supply and an improved environment. The five-bill water package includes efforts to improve conservation, restoration of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, better management of groundwater supplies and increased penalties for illegal water diversions... 

November 3, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OCBC Stays Tapped In To Water Deal; Latest Dunn and Done Blog; 2010 Economic Forecast Cautiously Optimistic; Carly Fiorina Addresses Business Council; Economic Development Tools; The Newest OCBC Team Member; The Most Talked About Holiday Party and more...

October 5, 2009
OCBC JOINS EDUCATION SUMMIT TO HIGHLIGHT OC PROGRAMS
Helping California's poor and minority student groups catch up with their peers will require partnerships between parents, educators, business and community leaders - including those like the ones already in place in Orange County...

September 29, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Mobility 21 Unveils "IMBY" List; OCBC's Workforce Conference Almost Sold Out; the Latest Dunn and Done Blog; CA High Speed Rail Seeks Federal Funding; Government Affairs Committee Tackles Issues; LEA Gets a New Chairman; Is a Recovery in Our Future? and more...

September 1, 2009
OCBC IN THE NEWS: CA FOCUS - WHY GAS IS HIGHER IN CALIFORNIA
When it comes to a gallon of gas, living in California comes at a premium, no matter what grade of fuel you pump. Fuel costs are higher here than the rest of the nation because of state government taxes, fees and regulations, putting consumers continually at risk of price spikes and supply interruptions...

September 1, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OC Black Chamber Celebrates 25 Years; OCBC's Red Team Turns Red Tape Into Red Carpet; The Next Chairman's Leadership Breakfast; No Tax Breaks for Anaheim Businesses... Yet; OCBC Goes International; The Latest Unemployment Numbers and more...

August 21, 2009
CA UNEMPLOYMENT HITS RECORD HIGH - NATIONAL RATE DROPS
The latest numbers were released by California's Employment Development Department (EDD) today, showing California's unemployment numbers hitting an all time high at 11.9 percent in July. That is up from 11.6 percent in May and a remarkable jump from last year's numbers at 7.3 percent during the same time...

August 18, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OCBC Study Unveils Why California Gas Costs So Much; Welcome New Business Council Board Members; Kate Klimow Joins OCBC As New VP of Government Affairs; OCMoves Welcomes Will Kempton; Digital Textbooks One Step Closer; and more...

August 12, 2009
OCBC RESEARCH UNVEILED: FUELING CALIFORNIA
Fueling California commissioned the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) to analyze the policy decisions that impact fuel resources in California through examining research on policies, taxes and government requirements regarding current and alternative fuels in California...

August 10, 2009
OCBC WELCOMES NEW VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: KATE KLIMOW
OCBC announces that Kate Klimow will join its staff as Vice President of Government Affairs effective today, August 10.  Ms. Klimow brings to OCBC nearly 20 years experience in government and public affairs...

August 4, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Third State Budget in Nine Months; New Man in Town - Kempton Starts as OCTA CEO; Unique Business Strategies: Cure for Ailing Economy?; Leading the Way for Water Awareness; OCBC Night at the Fair and more...

July 30, 2009
2,300 JOBS TO STAY IN OC, VERIZON WIRELESS RENEWS MAJOR LEASE
The Irvine Company announced that Verizon Wireless, which operates the nation’s largest wireless and most reliable telecommunications network, has renewed its 10-year lease for its West Area and Southern California Region headquarters – a 30-acre campus in Irvine Spectrum...

July 21, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OC Loses Out (Again!); Newest Dunn and Done Blog; Tee Off Fore a Good Cause; Card Check; OC Monument Unveiled; Transit Funding; Small Businesses Hit Hard by AB 32; OCBC Night at the Fair and more...

July 15, 2009
CA MUST FIND A LONG-TERM SOLUTION FOR TRANSIT FUNDING
Take a look at OCBC's latest joint op-ed with the Silicone Valley Leadership Group in today's San Jose Mercury News...

July 10, 2009
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES OCBC ON STATE OF EDUCATION
Grey Matter Matters... or Does it? That was a question Orange County Superintendent Bill Habermehl asked OCBC's Board of Directors yesterday. Habermehl discussed where Orange County education stands amidst the unprecedented budgetary constraints facing the state...

July 9, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OCBC Says Goodbye to One of Its Own; Budget Woes Continue; Economic Development Sees "Red"; CLB Hosts Tom McKernan; OCBC Night at the Fair; 2009 Golf Tournament Coming Up and more...

June 26, 2009
CALL TO ACTION: "CAP AND TRADE" ON THE FLOOR - HELP OPPOSE
The House of Representatives is taking action TODAY on sweeping legislation that sounds well-intended and focused on reducing green house gas emissions but in fact will dramatically increase costs to residents and businesses alike...

June 24, 2009
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT OFFERS ADVANCE BOND AVAILABILITY
John Wayne Airport offers one-day advance availability of airport bonds to individual investors on June 29. You should consult your own advisors for tax and accounting advice. This advertisement is not an offer to sell or buy securities which may only be made by means of a Preliminary Official Statement... 

June 23, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Schwarzenegger Addresses OCBC; State Issues Addressed by Controller Chiang and Commissioner Poizner; Inspector General Laura Chick, CSUF Addresses OC's Workforce Needs; McKernan CLB Fast Approaching and more...

June 19, 2009
CALIFORNIA UNEMPLOYMENT HITS RECORD HIGH
The latest numbers were released by California's Employment Development Department (EDD) today, showing California's unemployment numbers hitting an all time high at 11.5 percent in May. That is up from 11.1 percent in April and...

June 18, 2009
RECOVERY ACT INSPECTOR GENERAL MAKES FIRST TRIP TO OC
In her first appearance to Orange County as National Recovery Act Inspector General, Laura Chick sat down with the Orange County Business Council and Orange County business leaders to discuss her new role as Inspector General...

June 9, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OCMoves Hosts Key Transportation Delegates; Sacramento Trip Registration Deadline is Here; Whitman Shines at CLB; OCBC Faces Card Check; CA Budget Cuts and more...

June 4, 2009
WHITMAN SHINES AT OCBC CHAIRMAN'S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
In a candid interview with OCBC Chairman Larry Buster, Meg Whitman-- the former eBay CEO and 2010 California gubernatorial candidate--spoke to over 80 business leaders at OCBC's latest Chairman's Leadership Breakfast...

June 3, 2009
OCBC BLOG - DUNN AND DONE: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
When Anaheim Councilman Harry Sidhu came to me several months ago and presented his vision to organize a job fair, I said, ‘You must be nuts. There is no way you could gather enough businesses that are actually hiring in this economy to make this thing worthwhile.’ I have never been so pleased to be so wrong...

June 1, 2009
OCBC'S OCMOVES HOSTS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE BILL SHUSTER (R-PA)
Last week, OCBC's OCMoves program hosted U.S. Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA), who serves as Ranking Member of the House Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads...

May 27, 2009
LUCY DUNN ADDRESSES PROVISORS OC NON-PROFIT AFFINITY GROUP
At a luncheon meeting lead by Ed Benoe of HBLA, Dunn presented an Economic Outlook 101 for 25 professional advisors to Orange County non-profits...

May 26, 2009
NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT UP, CALIFORNIA AND OC DOWN
The state's Employment Development Department just released last month's unemployment numbers. Both state and OC rates dropped .2% while the national rate rose 1/2 a point...

May 26, 2009
OCBC LEADERSHIP HONORED AT OCBJ'S WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS
Over 850 attendees came to honor Orange County's most influential women in business this year at Orange County Business Journal's 2009 Women in Business awards luncheon. Among the 167 women nominated were OCBC's own leaders: Kristy Hennessey Julie Miller-Phipps...

May 20, 2009
OCBC BLOG - DUNN AND DONE: BALLOT BUDGET BLUES
The May 19 ballot propositions were ostensibly a good-faith effort to find a state budget solution but they failed to convince the people. In Orange County, over 75% of a very small voter turnout voted...

May 12, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
OC Water Summit; BIZPAC Honors Senator Correa; Meg Whitman added to CLB Roster; New OCBC Website; Anaheim/OC Job Fair and more...

May 7, 2009
OCBC's BIZPAC HOSTS RECEPTION FOR STATE SENATOR LOU CORREA
OCBC's Political Action Committee, BIZPAC, hosted a warm reception for State Senator Lou Correa on Thursday. Over 40 business and community leaders joined together to recognize the hard work and dedication of the Senator...

May 6, 2009
OC BUSINESS COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTED IN SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Weintraub mentioned OCBC in his column published this Wednesday. The piece highlights the Business Council's support of bills SB 777 and AB 1382. Read full article here...

April 30, 2009
OCBC REPRESENTS BUSINESS AT JWA'S VIRGIN AMERICA LAUNCH
OCBC 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...

April 28, 2009
OCBC PREPARES BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR SWINE FLU EPIDEMIC
 OCBC is closely monitoring the swine flu (H1N1) virus and its impacts to businesses in Orange County. To help plan for your business, employees and family, OCBC has prepared a summary resource and action guide.

April 28, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Newest CTC Commissioner; Ackerman Roast; OCBC Receives Estrella Award Congresswoman Sanchez to Address State of County and more ...

April 23, 2009
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE CONFIRMS DUNN TO CTC
Lucy Dunn, OCBC's President and CEO, received unanimous support from the California Senate Rules Committee and confirmation to the California Transportation Commission...

April 16, 2009
OCBC TAKES POSITIONS ON UPCOMING BALLOT PROPS
With less than five 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...

April 14, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Special Prop Positions; Ackerman Roast; OC's Economic Recovery Plan; New Irvine Chamber President; OC Housing Summit; and more...

April 2, 2009
SECOND ANNUAL OC WATER SUMMIT TAPS INTO WATER ISSUES
O.C. Water Summit on May 15, 2009 to address urgent water supply issues and make sure southern California's water supplies are protected...

March 31, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Housing 101; CARB policy to shut down gas stations; Obama in OC; Can you fix the budget? more...

OCBC HOSTS INAUGURAL HOUSING 101 PROGRAM
The Business Council held class yesterday with over 30 "students" packing the inaugural Housing 101 workshop. The program centered on providing newly elected city council members and newly appointed planning commissioners with information and resources on housing in Orange County to empower those who impact development in their respective cities...

March 28, 2009
OCBC FIRST PERSON: OBAMA IN OC
Written by: Tom Phelps, Past OCBC Chair, Partner, Manatt Phelps and Phillps

March 18, 2009
2009 INDICATORS REPORT REVEALED
The Orange County Forum presented its annual "State of the County" today. An informative panel featuring The Honorable Pat Bates, OCBC's Lucy Dunn, President of the La Jolla Institute Steve Pon Tell and former California Assemblyman Phil Isenberg gave over 300 business leaders and elected officials a first look at the 2009 Indicators Report....

March 17, 2009
LATEST EDITION: OCBC E-UPDATE INDICATOR NEWSLETTER
Governor comes to OCBC; CTC identifies $$$ fo OC; Business Council goes to D.C.; Leahy leaving OCTA to head Metro; more...

March 10, 2009
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE ANALYST'S OFFICE COMPLETES OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL STIMULUS AND ITS FISCAL EFFECT ON THE STATE
The California Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) breaks down the Federal Stimulus Package, and what it means for the "Golden State"...

March 9, 2009
GOVERNOR BRIEFS OCBC ON PROPOSITIONS 1A - 1F
The Orange County Business Council hosted Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for a briefing of Proposition 1A, and five other measures on the May 19 ballot, Monday. OCBC investors and several elected officials heard first hand from the Governor as he calls the ballot measures "absolutely essential for both our short-term survival and our long-term prosperity"...