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California Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell
April 24, 2008 -- OCBC Workforce Development Committee
 OCBC was honored to host California Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell at its April 24 Workforce Development committee meeting. Committee Chairman Chris Harrington of Toshiba presided over a packed meeting as the Superintendent spoke about key education and workforce issues, including the state budget's impact on education funding.
O’Connell, a Cal State Fullerton Alumnus, urged participants to actively engage him in a dialogue about what the economy needs from its school system. “The business community needs to tell us what skills they need,” said O’Connell. He also discussed the need for California to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE), programs that include academic subject matter relevant to career development the real world.
Among the fields in the most demand are engineering and technical positions. O’Connell noted that California cleared 65,000 engineers for work in the state last year, while the Silicon Valley alone needs twice that number to sustain its growth.
OCBC strongly agrees with the Superintendent’s assessment of workforce needs, particularly in regards to increased emphasis on the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. The Business Council looks forward to working with the Superintendent on programs promoting these issues.
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One
Voice, Two Capitols - 2008
Washington,
D.C. - April 16 - 18, 2008
This
program stated with one voice the issues that
make Orange County an economic engine for the state and
nation.
OCBC lead delegations of the county's business, academic,
public agency and local elected leaders to Washington, D.C.
(April
16-18). Participants
met with lawmakers, key administration officials,
members of the media, think tanks and other decision makers on
issues including banking and finance, health
care, infrastructure, transportation and workforce
development. In advance of the trip, OCBC will
hosted briefings for all registrants to participate
in the formation of the advocacy platforms
for each program.
- Program included a Southern California
Congressional event on Capitol Hill.
- High-level briefings with members of the
administration and congressional leadership.
- Private evening reception with key
legislative committee chairs and ranking members.
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AB32 Requirements, Challenges and Opportunities:
Forum on California's Global Warming Law
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Hyatt Regency Irvine
The Orange County Business Council in sponsorship with Vulcan Materials Company Western Division presented a special issue forum on AB32. The Global Warming Solutions Act affects California industry like no other piece of environmental legislation in history. This special issues forum focused on the mandate, help businesses think about the implications, and suggest how to plan for a carbon constrained future.
Panel featuring:
- Brian Anderson, Director of Environment, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainable Development, Vulcan Materials Company, Western Division | Presentation
- Allan Bedwell, Principal, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
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- Sean Carney, Manager, Cantor Fitzgerald
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- Peter Mieras, Former Chief Prosecutor, South Coast Air Quality Management District
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- Malcolm Weiss, Partner, Hunton & William LLP | Presentation
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The
State is in the Red, How Can Cities Stay in the
Black?
Thursday,
March 13, 2008
The Wyndham Orange
County, Costa Mesa
Moderated by
OCBC's own Lucy Dunn, featuring:
- State Controller John Chiang
- Senate Minority Leader Dick Ackerman
- Assemblyman Jose Solorio
- Chris McKenzie, Executive Director of the
League of California Cities
With the State
facing a $15 billion shortfall and a housing market struggling
to recover, how can cities stay solvent? Is prop 1A enough
protection for local government? What are the best investments
cities can make today?
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Irvine Marriott
Reception - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch - Noon
What are the major challenges and opportunities facing OC in 2008?
How does Orange County compare to its economic competitors?
Hear from the experts in matters of Orange County's economy, infrastructure and finance at OC Forum's 2008 "State of the County" luncheon one week from today on Wednesday, March 5.
Attendees will also receive a copy of the 2008 Orange County Community Indicators Report. The Community Indicators is produced by the Commission on Families and Children of Orange County, in partnership with the County of Orange and OCBC. Since 1999 the report has tracked a range of topics important to the county's social and economic health and prosperity. New data and special features are included to highlight timely and important issues to Orange County.
Featuring:
- Lucy Dunn - President and CEO, Orange County Business Council
- Supervisor John Moorlach - Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman
- Steve PonTell - President, The La Jolla Institute
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OCBC Hosts U.S Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Golf Course
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
The Orange County Business Council and City of Anaheim Mayor
Curt Pringle cordially invite you to an OCMoves Luncheon with special guest United States Secretary of Transportation
Mary E. Peters.
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2008 OCBC Annual Dinner - "The Road Ahead"
January 29 , 2008
The Orange County Business Council presented the 2008 Annual Dinner, featuring:
- George Will, Nationally syndicated columnist,
as he charted the "Road to the White House."
- Steve Lenzi, Senior Vice President of the
Automobile Club of Southern California and incoming OCBC Chairman, outlined "The Road Ahead for OCBC"
- Chris Anderson with David Hiller, Publisher of the Los Angeles Times gave a special tribute to outgoing Publisher and CEO of the
Orange County Register, Chris Anderson.
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Chairman's Leadership Breakfast with Janet Lamkin
November 14 , 2007
OCBC Chairman, Dan Miller of The Irvine Company, with presenting sponsor, Strategic Resources Alliance,
hosted OCBC investors to the final CLB of 2007.
OCBC Immediate Past Chairman, Tom Phelps of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, conducted an exclusive interview with President of Bank of America California's, Janet Lamkin.
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Economic Forecast Conference
October 22, 2007
The Orange County Business Council and Cal State Fullerton's College
of
Business and Economics presented the thirteenth annual
Economic
Forecast Conference. This conference informs the Orange County business community of economic issues and concerns for future growth and
development.
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Workforce Development Conference
September 24, 2007
OCBC hosted the sixth annual Workforce Development conference in partnership with the Orange County Workforce Investment Board (OCWIB). Sponsored by Wells Fargo, the event was held at the beautiful Island Hotel in newport Beach, and included a keynote address delivered by Wing Lam (pictured at right), Founder and CEO of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. Lam outlined his view of corporate social responsibility and the importance of a strong, skilled workforce. The conference also featured the unveiling of OCBC’s 2007 Workforce Indicators report, a comprehensive analysis of the Orange County Workforce presented by Dr. Wallace Walrod, OCBC Vice President of Research and Communications.
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Chairmans Leadership Breakfast - Dr. James L. Doti
September 18, 2007
 Orange County Business Council Investors were treated to another outstanding Chairman's Leadership Breakfast last week -- featuring Dr. James L. Doti, President of Chapman University. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the Waltos Group, and moderated by Tom Phelps of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, OCBC Investors participated in a candid interview and interactive dialogue that was both entertaining and enlightening. Doti, pictured at left with OCBC Chairman Dan Miller, of the Irvine Company, and Bob Waltos of the Waltos Group, offered an array of insights into his leadership phiolsophy and approach to leading a top academic insitution. He suggested the state's real estate market may be facing a long recovery -- up to five years in his estimation.
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Executive Invitational Golf Tournament
Monday August, 13, 2007
 OCBC and UCI’s Paul Merage School of Business under the leadership of OCBC
board member Dean Andy Policano, hosted another successful golf tournament yesterday, benefiting UCI scholars and the Council’s workforce development programs. Top business leaders from around the county participated together with some of California’s top legislators, including Assemblymen George Plescia, Jim Silva, Mike Duvall and Senator Tom Harman.
Tustin Ranch Golf Course was the playing OCTA CEO Art Leahy with OCBC's
field of choice for the day, with OCBC Lucy Dunn and Kris Murray
member
and golf pro, Mike Larsen, keeping
everyone on par! All and all a great day of fun in the sun, deal-making, networking and prize-winning. Mark your calendars now so as not to miss next year’s tournament on August 11, 2008.
Thanks once again to all our 2007 sponsors, with Disney and Schubert Flint leading the field. To be part of next year’s outstanding event, contact Michelle Hart at mhart@ocbc.org.
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