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...
After 15 years at OCBC, my board awarded me a 90-day sabbatical—a chance to explore new ideas, travel, connect opportunities, gather inspiration and information to enhance the creative output. In academia, the idea of a sabbatical has been around for years—some say with roots in the...
"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...
On December 3, state Senator Scott Wiener (D-11) introduced SB 50, which would allow developers to bypass local low-density zoning restrictions and build more apartment buildings near public transit and job centers. Within the new transit and job zones, cities would be unable to impose height...
By Alicia Berhow, OCBC Sr. Vice PresidentOn December 3, OCBC's Chris Reese and I attended the State of California Legislative Swearing-In Ceremony in Sacramento. The Democrats now have what is considered a “mega-majority” in both houses, with the Assembly Democrats securing 60 out of 80...
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, November 28, with 200 in attendance at the Center Club in Costa Mesa, Orange County Business Council awarded its coveted "Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet" honors to select Orange County cities, a water district, airport, educators...
Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a bold, global pharmaceutical leader. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceutical, device, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products for patients around the world.Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products for...
On November 14, the UCI Paul Merage School of Business held the “Impact of the Midterms on Federal Health Policy and Health Care in California” event, featuring speakers including William Barcellona, SVP of Govt. Affairs for America’s Physician Groups and Edward Heidig, Regional Director, U.S....
Orange County, once known as a conservative stronghold, will be represented in the House exclusively by Democrats for the first time since Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency.Four Democratic challengers, all first time candidates—Mike Levin, Gil Cisneros, Katie Porter and Harley Rouda—will serve as freshmen legislators. While...