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May 1, 2008

In February, the Coastal Commission voted against completion of the 241 Toll Road. However, the Transportation Corridor Agency remains committed to seeing this project through and has filed an appeal to the Secretary of Commerce, requesting that the Coastal Commission vote be overturned.

We have a short 30-day window, lasting until May 28, to demonstrate how passionate Southern Californians are about relieving the growing traffic problem in Southern California.

Voice your support today! It's quick and easy, click here.

April 29, 2008

OCBC Supports Governor’s Efforts to Expand Public-Private Partnerships
OCBC expressed deep disappointment today that legislation that could have saved the state millions and infused literally billions of dollars in new investments failed to pass through a State Assembly committee. Assembly Bill 2600 (Niello) would have authorized the use of “Performance Based Infrastructure” to allow increased collaboration between the public and private sectors in the construction of needed infrastructure.

Read OCBC's Press Release

April 24, 2008

OCBC Hosts Superintendent of Public
Instruction Jack O’Connell

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.

April 23, 2008

OCBC Goes to Washington -- One Voice: Two Capitols
The Orange County Business Council led a distinguished delegation of business leaders and public officials to Washington, D.C. last week to advocate for the county’s highest priorities affecting the economy, infrastructure, workforce housing and workforce development. Read more about the trip...

April 22, 2008

The latest edition of the Indicator, OCBC's e-Newsletter, is now available online.

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April 15, 2008

Take the California State Budget Challenge!

Can you balance California's State Budget? Use the interactive tool developed by Next 10 to try your hand at solving the budget crisis.

April 8, 2008

The latest edition of the Indicator, OCBC's e-Newsletter, is now available online.

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March 25, 2008

The latest edition of the Indicator, OCBC's e-Newsletter, is now available online.

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March 18, 2008
Register Now!
The second Orange County Housing Summit is set for May 13 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Featuring keynote speaker Parker Kennedy, Chairman and CEO of First American Title, the summit will focus on successful programs and opportunities to increase and preserve workforce housing in Orange County.

View the event flyer or contact Dan Carlsson at 949.559.9382 for more information.

March 11, 2008
The latest edition of the Indicator, OCBC's e-Newsletter, is now available online.
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March 4, 2008
The 2008 Orange County Community Indicators Report is now available!

Since 1999, the Community Indicators project has tracked a range of topics, from the economy to education, that are critical to the county’s social health and economic prosperity.

The Community Indicators is produced by the Commission on Families and Children of Orange County, in partnership with the County of Orange and OCBC.

February 26, 2008
OCBC's Lucy Dunn will join OC Supervisor John Moorlach and The LaJolla Institute's Steve PonTell at OC Forum's "State of the County" luncheon March 5.

The event will showcase the unveiling of the

February 26, 2008
Boeing Manager of Government Relations Michael Kelly will address OCBC's Workforce Development Committee meeting on March 19.

Mr. Kelly will discuss education and workforce initiatives, with a particular emphasis on the aerospace and defense industries.

OCBC committee meetings are open to all OCBC Members and Investors, please contact Alicia Berhow for details on the March 19 meeting.

Februrary 20, 2008
US Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters Speaks in Anaheim.

OCBC was honored to partner with Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle in hosting United States Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters at a luncheon Wednesday, February 20.

Read full coverage of the Secretary's visit in the OC Register.

January 30, 2008
OCBC's Annual Dinner a huge success!

OCBC's 2008 Annual Dinner, "The Road Ahead," was attended by over 300 business and community leaders last night. The evening featured the installation of OCBC's 2008 board of directors, as well as the swearing in of 2008 chairman Steve Lenzi of the Automobile Club of Southern California.

Nationally syndicated columnist George F. Will, left, delivered a lively keynote presentation of his views on American government, including the history of its policy decisions and the future of its electoral politics.

Attendees also joined in a tribute to longtime publisher and CEO of the Orange County Register, Chris Anderson, right given by Los Angeles Times publisher and CEO David D. Hiller.

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