The Government Affairs Program is foundational to Orange County Business Council’s mission and goals. Whether hosting President George W. Bush, testifying before a Senate Committee in Sacramento, or working with elected officials in Washington, D.C., OCBC prides itself as being the preeminent pro-business association in Southern California.
The Business Council’s advocacy efforts protect Orange County’s unrivaled quality of life by achieving meaningful solutions that safeguard and advance the business community’s interests. Understanding there are many issues facing businesses in California, OCBC’s Government Affairs Program is built around four core advocacy initiatives: ensuring a range of workforce housing, supporting workforce development, improving infrastructure, and enhancing economic development.
SAVE THE DATES:
One Voice, Two Capitols Advocacy Trips
Washington, D.C.: April 23 – 25, 2012
Member Price: $1,650 Non-Member Price: $1,850
(includes hotel, meals, meeting materials – but not airfare)
Sacramento, CA: May 14 – 15, 2012
Member Price: $850 Non-Member Price: $1,000
(includes hotel, meals, meeting materials – but not airfare)
Annual Roast and Tribute
Honoring Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Sponsorship opportunities are available from $2,500 to $10,000. For more information please contact Leslie Dods at 949.794.7241.
Legislative Action Guide
OCBC addresses tough public policy issues that impact Orange County through its Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee. The committee’s decisions and actions are guided by OCBC’s 2011-12 Legislative Action Guide, which outlines the Business Council’s public policy guidelines and includes invaluable advocacy tools, such as contact information for Orange County’s legislative delegations in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
BIZPAC
BIZPAC, OCBC’s political action committee, supports candidates and ballot measures which promote and protect the public policy agenda of the Orange County Business Council.
Government Affairs Committee
The driving force to the government affairs initiative is the Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee. This action committee provides public policy direction to OCBC’s Board of Directors and oversees the Business Council’s state and federal legislative platforms. For more information on how to get involved in the committee, please contact Kate Klimow, Vice President of Government Affairs.
California Squirrel
Keep Sacramento legislators accountable for their actions and ensure that the state’s priorities are in order. Visit California Squirrel for the latest legislative “distractions” that should have been left on the drafting table.