Orange County Business Council’s Research Department is led by Dr. Wallace Walrod, who serves as OCBC’s Vice President of Economic Development and Research. Dr. Walrod has lead strategic projects with many prominent organizations. His work includes designing innovative programs, strategies, and policy solutions for private industries, government, and private foundations, including the Orange County Community Indicators and Workforce Assessment projects. Dr. Walrod is also the Founding President of the Center for a New Orange County, which plays a key role in shaping Orange County’s economic future.
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Economic Consequences of Software Piracy on California
Protect California Jobs & Innovation and OCBC released a new report that finds California Workers Lost $1.1 Billion in Wages and Nearly 20,000 Jobs; and California Lost $1.6 Billion in Economic Activity and $700 Million in Tax Revenue in 2011.
Workforce Housing Toolkit
The Housing Toolkit Website presents information on the latest housing developments, programs and strategies that impact the availability and affordability of workforce housing.
Workforce Indicators Report
The 2011-2012 Orange County Workforce Indicators Report examines the growth of industry and employment, salary and wage trends, demographic changes and the educational attainment of Orange County students.
Workforce Housing Scorecard
This year-long, critically acclaimed research report addresses the crucial relationship between housing supply, workforce development, affordability and business competitiveness in Orange County.
Orange County Community Indicators Report
This report provides balanced measurements of the factors that contribute to sustaining Orange County vitality: a healthy economy, education and technology capacity, social and civic engagement, high quality of life, public safety, and environmental well-being.
M2 Triennial Performance Assessment Report
This report was produced by Orange County Business Council to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, economy and program results of the Orange County Transportation Authority in satisfying the provisions and requirements of the M2 Investment Summary, the Plan and the Ordinance.
Draft Southern California Economic Recovery and Job Creation Strategy
Southern California Association of Governments Economic Recovery and Jobs Creation Strategy address the issues that must be solved for the region’s economy to create jobs and energize economic activity today, in the next five years, and over the long term.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The CEDS presents economic and social indicators used to create targeted goals and objectives for the county to collaborate with Orange County municipalities.
Fueling California Report
This report examines the crucial relationship between California fuel policies and the related costs and economic impacts borne by California consumers, both households and businesses.
Fueling California Report – 2010-2030
This report provides an overview of the current status and trends with respect to alternative transportation fuels and vehicle technologies, focusing on California.
The State of Orange County’s Infrastructure
A volunteer partnership between OCBC, UC Irvine and the American Society of Civil Engineers, this report focuses on identifying and monitoring trends to fully inform the public and policy makers, and help establish community expectations related to infrastructure, now and for the future.
Business and Economic Impacts of Health Care Reform Implementation
OCBC compiled an initial assessment to understand how health care reform, its costs and benefits, will impact California businesses. OCBC will conduct further research in the coming months to expand and refine these findings.
Getting Connected for Economic Prosperity and Quality of Life
This resource guide provides information and examples from local jurisdictions to assist local and regional government officials in the promulgation of policies that will facilitate the deployment and adoption of broadband.