IRVINE, CA— The future of Orange County’s workforce is expected to undergo dramatic changes due to evolving technologies and demographic shifts, according to Orange County Business Council’s 2020 Orange County Workforce Indicators Report released on October 10.Dr. Wallace Walrod, OCBC Chief Economic Advisor, unveiled the report to...
OCBC’S 2019-20 Workforce Housing Scorecard Details Cause of Shortfall and Which Cities Lead OC’s Housing Market Irvine, CA – July 10, 2019 – Orange County’s jobs outnumber adequate housing nearly two-to-one, according to Orange County Business Council’s 2019-20 Orange County Workforce Housing Scorecard released on July...
IRVINE, CA – The AT&T Foundation has awarded OCBC's Orange County Education and Research Institute with a $20,000 grant to support the Latino Educational Attainment (LEA) initiative, which educates Orange County's immigrant parents on how to navigate California's public school system and become effective advocates...
IRVINE, CA— Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Ninth Annual “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet” Awards. Acknowledging the good work local government can do to shape the future of Orange County, this highly prestigious...
IRVINE, CA— Orange County Business Council is pleased to welcome Jesse Ben-Ron as Director of Workforce and Economic Development, beginning March 26.Ben-Ron comes to OCBC following his role as District Coordinator of Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy for Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva.“We are so pleased...
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2019 - Business and the arts were in perfect alignment on Thursday as local musicians, performers, and visionary leaders celebrated "The Art of Business. The Business of Art." with more than 600 business executives, academic leaders, and elected officials at Orange County...
"OCBC commends the bold vision provided by Governor Gavin Newsom in his first budget proposal," said Lucy Dunn, President and CEO of OCBC. "This proposal reflects the Governor's desire to change the way forward for California with a historic effort to address many issues, including the housing supply crisis, ensuring...
Irvine, CA – December 18, 2018 – Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC today announced its endorsement of Kris Murray for Orange County Board of Supervisors’ Third District seat. OCBC cited Murray’s decades-long service to Orange County, its residents and business community, including her groundbreaking efforts...
Dr. Anil Puri and Dr. Mira Farka tell OCBC 24th Annual Economic Forecast Conference attendees that GDP and employment growth will moderate, but don’t see recession soon. IRVINE, CA — October 25, 2018 — The nation’s and Orange County’s economies – still charging along in “high...
BIZPAC also announces endorsements of 13 candidates in municipal races. IRVINE, CA — September 18, 2018 — Orange County Business Council’s BIZPAC today announced it is endorsing Josh Lowenthal in his bid for the 72nd Assembly District seat, La Habra Mayor Tim Shaw for Orange County...