getting results - Orange County Business Council

G E T T I N G R E S U LT S :
A PROGRESS REPORT
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Regulations. Taxes. Mandates.
More than ever business and government need to
work together to move the golden state beyond
economic recovery to economic prosperity.
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL
MISSION:
Orange County Business Council represents and promotes the business community, working with government
and academia, to enhance Orange County’s economic development and prosperity in order to preserve a
high quality of life.
To accomplish its mission, OCBC is focusing on four core initiatives:
Infrastructure: Increase investment in construction, management and maintenance of Orange County’s
infrastructure that is integral to the long-term economic vitality of the county and region.
Workforce Development: Lead the business community’s efforts to ensure a high quality workforce with
particular emphasis on developing science, technology, engineering, and math skills needed by Orange County
employers.
Workforce Housing: Increase the supply, choices and affordability of housing available for a growing
Orange County workforce.
Economic Development: Retain, grow and attract businesses and high-paying jobs to Orange County.
For more than 100 years, OCBC and its predecessor organizations have worked to develop Orange County
into the prosperous and thriving region it is today. OCBC accomplishes its objectives through advocacy on
behalf of the business community at the regional, state and national levels.
OCBC member businesses employ over 250,000 workers in Orange County and two million worldwide.
OCBC members join an elite group of business, government, and community leaders, representing the best
and brightest in the county.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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n spite of the economic challenges of 2010, Orange County Business Council achieved noteworthy gains.
Under the leadership of Chair Linda Martin of Porter Novelli, OCBC tackled the year by “Defining the New
Normal,” and charted a course of action for economic stabilization and recovery. OCBC is a prominent voice
for the OC community, advocating on behalf of business, while working with government and academia, at the
local, state and federal level.
In 2010, OCBC enhanced the region’s Infrastructure by supporting the approval of $457 million in transportation
funding for OC, supporting a new appointment to the California Transportation Commission, advocating through
OCMOVES for M2 implementation, and assisting Poseidon in securing approvals for a new water desalination
project.
OCBC supported Workforce Development by hosting a sold-out Workforce Development Conference, continued
advocacy of “corporate social responsibility,” the enhancement of the renowned Latino Education Attainment
program, and the premier of the blockbuster film Waiting for Superman to promote education reform.
To promote the need for Workforce Housing, OCBC supported the Governor's office work on a permanent
funding source for affordable housing, supported tax credits and fee deferrals for housing projects, served on
affordable housing advisory boards, and supported the Board of Supervisors’ unanimous approval of OC’s 10
Year Plan to End Homelessness.
To contribute to OC’s Economic Development, OCBC advocated and won Enterprise Zone status for the City of
Anaheim, commenced a Green Task Force to highlight the business community’s sustainability efforts, successfully
attracted and retained OC businesses and high paying jobs through “Red Team” efforts, and held international
trade meetings with a number of foreign delegates.
In 2011, Chairman Eddie Northen delivers a new theme: “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet.” It is not just a
rallying cry for fewer government regulations, but also a celebration of the good work business and government
can do together. Orange County’s local governments have successfully eliminated or reduced fees, simplified
processes, reduced paperwork, and cut through the red tape in order to help businesses grow, create jobs and
put folks back to work. OCBC is pleased to share throughout this report just a few examples of the steps the
public sector is taking to foster a “We’re Open for Business” attitude in Orange County.
LUCY DUNN
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL
PRESIDENT AND CEO
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OCBC will help return Orange County to a place of economic prosperity, growth, and success. In 2011, OCBC,
its members and partners, are “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet.”
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
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s the 2011 Chairman of the OCBC Board of Directors, I am pleased to share with you OCBC’s Getting
Results: A Progress Report for 2011. This report contains an overview of OCBC’s strategic initiatives, the
accomplishments of the past year, and the goals for 2011.
Thanks to the leadership of 2010 Chair Linda Martin of Porter Novelli, OCBC tackled the new decade head
on, navigating unchartered territory and “Defining the New Normal.” In 2011 our focus remains set on advancing
OCBC’s four main initiatives: funding and efficient development of infrastructure, support for a strong, well-educated
workforce, an adequate supply and range of workforce housing and strong economic development.
It is my honor to serve as the Chairman of an organization that has, for the past sixteen years, substantially
contributed to the quality of life of Orange County. OCBC has a rich history — whether advocating for business
at the state and federal levels, supporting business development opportunities, helping partners achieve their
objectives, or providing research on topics critical to business success — OCBC truly is the leading voice of
business in Orange County.
To achieve its objectives, OCBC will advocate for governance at the local, state and federal level that incentivizes
the business community to create jobs and bring us all to full economic recovery. When business thrives, the
community thrives. 2011’s theme, “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet,” captures the essence of the challenge
ahead. Moving from economic recovery to economic prosperity will occur when government at all levels works
with business to develop a climate of thoughtful regulatory restraint and reform.
Please take a moment to read through this report which highlights the accomplishments of 2010 and the
comprehensive plans set forth for 2011 as we work with government “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet.”
EDDIE NORTHEN
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
2011 CHAIRMAN, OCBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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A DVO C AC Y & G OV E R N M E N T A F FA I R S
“Through continued collaboration with
government and a bold vision for the future,
OCBC will cut through the red tape to bring
opportunity to the region’s businesses.”
Michael Hornak,
Co-Chair, Advocacy & Govermnent Affairs
MICHAEL HORNAK
RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
CO-CHAIR, ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
CARRIE NOCELLA
THE DISNEYLAND RESORT
CO-CHAIR, ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Under Mayor Curt Pringle, with the strong leadership of Janet Coe in Economic Development and Todd
Ament of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, the City of Anaheim was awarded its first enterprise zone —
the only business attraction tool California offers — to take folks off unemployment rolls in exchange for
business tax credits.
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Huntington Beach City Administrator Fred Wilson, working with the support of OCBC Director R.J. Mayer
of The Robert Mayer Company and the Huntington Beach business community, is developing a new culture
of “We’re Open for Business.” The city’s new economic development strategy and 10 point plan to help
businesses grow will also benefit city finances in tough times.
OCBC’s advocacy efforts protect Orange County’s unrivalled quality of life by achieving meaningful solutions that safeguard and advance the business
community’s interests. Understanding that there are many challenges facing businesses in California, OCBC’s advocacy and government affairs program is built around
four core initiatives: increasing workforce housing, supporting and expanding workforce development, improving the county’s infrastructure and enhancing the county’s
economic development.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• Orange County’s “go-to” place for the Governor and top state officials
on business positions.
• Pursue state and federal legislation supporting OCBC core
initiatives.
• Engaged on major health care, budget and governance reform
initiatives, jobs creation and transportation.
• Publish and distribute the 2011-2012 Legislative Action Guide
establishing business positions on key issues.
• Led business delegations to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.
• Issue the 2011 Legislative Report Card tracking key legislation.
• Advocated for comprehensive legislation on water and education.
• Engage business leader participation in grassroots support through an
enhanced OCBC website with interactive features.
• Coordinated advocacy with Orange County’s most influential chambers
of commerce and statewide business groups.
• Testified before Congressional subcommittee on water, California State
Assembly and Senate committees, California Coastal Commission, State
Lands Commission, AQMD, SCAG, and Orange County Transportation
Authority.
• Tracked over 50 bills key to core initiatives and defended business
interests.
• Continue OCBC’s recognition as key business partner in 2011 state and
federal healthcare reform proposals.
• Increase opportunities for OCBC to be the voice of business on key
regulatory and legislative issues.
• Strengthen coalition of traditional and non-traditional allies to advance
legislative agenda.
• 93% success on OCBC supported legislation.
• 100% of local OCBC supported or endorsed candidates won election
to office.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Orange County is the economic engine of Southern California, and when infrastructure is high-functioning, business thrives. When business thrives, the state thrives.
An adequate and sustainable infrastructure system is critical to meeting the increasing needs of the region’s residents and businesses. Whether it’s advocating for
increased investment in the county’s transportation system or increasing the supply of quality drinking water, OCBC works to make sure Orange County is able to
meet the demands of a growing population and expanding economy. The goal is to develop infrastructure as a priority with an eye for economic development support.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• Enhanced OCMoves as a follow-up coalition to Measure M to
advocate for fair-share transportation funding and M2 implementation.
• Advance OCMoves Strategic Plan related to goods movement, ARTIC,
and other regional transportation solutions.
• OCBC’s President and CEO served on the California
Transportation Commission and elevated OCBC’s statewide profile.
• Advocate for Orange County’s fair share of state and federal
infrastructure and transportation dollars.
• $457 million awarded to Orange County by the California
Transportation Commission.
• Secure the completion of the Foothill South toll road (SR 241).
• Successfully advocated for design-build authority for 91 freeway
improvements, ARTIC and high-speed rail.
• Led a five county Mobility 21 Coalition for regional awareness and
advocacy on Southern California transportation issues.
• Assisted Poseidon Resources in securing project approvals for a water
desalination facility.
• Support implementation of the approved comprehensive water solutions
to the state’s water crisis and Delta system.
• Advocate for Orange County water technology innovation,
desalination, recycling, groundwater replenishment and conservation.
• Focus on regional government reforms that enhance OCBC’s strategic
initiatives on infrastructure and housing.
• Enhance opportunities for Center for a New Orange County.
• Developed and promoted 2010 OC Infrastructure Report Card.
• Conducted effective research on water, air quality, conservation,
transportation, sanitation, wireless and telecommunications.
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“The success of Measure M2
implementation by OCTA will be felt
for years to come; the accelerated early
implementation demonstrates the good that can
result from collaboration between the
public and private sectors.”
Les Card, Co-Chair, Infrastructure
LES CARD
LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
CO-CHAIR, INFRASTRUCTURE
TERRY HARTMAN
THE IRVINE COMPANY
CO-CHAIR, INFRASTRUCTURE
Orange County Transportation Authority, under the leadership of City of Orange Mayor Carolyn Cavecche,
developed a new policy: OCTA targets 100% of contract awards for mobility improvements to private
industry, growing private sector jobs.
Orange County Sanitation District and Irvine Ranch Water District have been leaders in reducing or
deferring fees to keep businesses from leaving. Over 900 high paying jobs were retained in Irvine due to
the efforts of these districts, working with Tod Sword of Edison, Dick Ackerman of Nossaman, and an OCBC
“Red Team” of professionals.
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WO R K F O RC E D E V E LO P M E N T
“The commitment to provide a
more robust education for our children
must be made by all members of the
community; government, nonprofit,
and business share the responsibility
of developing solutions to the
challenges students face.”
Richard Porras,
Chair, Workforce Development
RICHARD PORRAS
AT&T
CHAIR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
OC Superintendent of Schools, Bill Habermehl, advocates tirelessly for flexibility in education spending to
meet the technological expertise needed by the county's future workforce. At home online learning must be
integrated into classroom learning — just as online learning is done in business today.
Technology in schools must be up-to-date today to meet business needs of tomorrow. Properly preparing our
students in California for jobs locally will feed into the economic engine and add to Orange County’s success.
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Orange County, like the nation, has transformed from an industrial-based economy to a high-technology, innovation-based economy. The result is an ever-increasing
need to expand educational and workforce development programs that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers. To cultivate a workforce fit for an
increasingly interdependent and competitive global economy, Orange County must promote initiatives that prepare its K-12 and higher education students for
vocational training and in the S.T.E.M. disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that will lead to successful careers. OCBC believes that education
and workforce investment programs represent the most important preparation we can accomplish today to safeguard the county’s economic future tomorrow.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• Held a successful Workforce Development Conference with 350
business and academic leaders and elected officials to communicate
the progress of S.T.E.M. and the needs associated with preparing
Orange County’s workforce for the future.
• Emphasize the addition of “A” into “STEAM” (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Math) as a further enhancement to the overall
program and promote problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Advocated for major education reform through the “Race to the Top”
legislation.
• Facilitate the 2011 Workforce Development Conference in conjunction
with the Orange County Workforce Investment Board to showcase
trends.
• Assisted in business awareness of budget and financial challenges in
education.
• Collaborate with key business organizations and promote partnerships
within the education community.
• Promoted education reform with programs like Waiting for Superman
movie premiere.
• Enhance community coalitions and implement a countywide
communications program aimed at providing Latino, Asian, and
other parents the skills that will encourage student success and increase
college enrollment.
• Secured pre-school support and community college transfer units
legislation.
• Continued implementation of strategic plan for the renowned Latino
Educational Attainment program.
• Develop a workforce that is competitive in the increasingly global
economy.
• Continued advocacy of “corporate social responsibility” within the
business community in both workforce development and housing
contexts.
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WORKFORCE HOUSING
Today more than ever, OCBC is committed not only to addressing the need for a greater supply of workforce housing, but also to ensuring access for individuals
who wish to become homeowners. Working in partnership with financial institutions and nonprofit organizations is the key to overcoming home ownership barriers.
Orange County employers are increasingly concerned about their ability to attract and retain skilled workers. That concern is daunting to local executives who already
cite the cost of housing as the single most negative factor impacting Orange County’s business climate. Increasing both the supply and range of housing available
to the county’s workforce is the challenge at the heart of Orange County’s future.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• Continued legislative advocacy efforts and communication with the
Governor’s office to establish a permanent funding mechanism for
affordable housing and support for SB 500.
• Increase funding for Orange County from Proposition 1C and Proposition 46.
• Gained support for tax credits, fee deferrals, and map extensions for
housing projects in a tough economy.
• Secured Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimous approval
of the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, a public-private partnership.
• Assisted building industry nonprofit organizations with partnership and
advice during restructuring.
• Publish 2011 Housing Scorecard for Orange County to outline housing
supply, affordability, choices and solutions in comparison with jobs creation
at the city level.
• Secure a sustainable source of funding for low-income and affordable
housing.
• Conduct Housing 101 Workshop for newly-elected public officials to
provide background on critical components of California’s economy
and future vitality.
• Identify and support projects consistent with OCBC’s goals of
increasing the overall supply and availability of housing.
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“Anaheim Union High School District’s
re-authorization of the Developer Fee
Deferral Program is a win for the
homebuilding industry and the OC
community. Common sense decisions like this
will help move the region from recovery to
economic prosperity.”
Dr. Michael Brandman,
Co-Chair, Workforce Housing
JEFF ROOS
LENNAR HOMES
CO-CHAIR, WORKFORCE HOUSING
MICHAEL BRANDMAN, PH.D.
MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES
CO-CHAIR, WORKFORCE HOUSING
Under the leadership of Board of Trustees member Jordan Brandman, Anaheim Unified High School District
is the first and ONLY school district in the state to defer school fees on housing development projects. The
district has renewed this policy annually.
Kristine Thalman and Bryan Starr of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County
Chapter, secured the support of 11 out of 34 Orange County cities, as well as the County of Orange itself,
in deferring or reducing housing fees in a tough economy. Kudos to the cities of Orange (first to do this),
Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Tustin, Brea, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Fullerton helping
to secure an increased housing supply, choices and affordability — key goals of OCBC.
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E C O N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T
“For Orange County — as well as California
and the nation — economic growth with job
creation is the key to a sustainable recovery.
OCBC must continue to lead the charge to
strengthen our businesses by facilitating their
participation in the global economy by laying
down a red carpet for engagement and not a
barrier of red tape.”
Chris Harrington,
Co-Chair, Economic Development
JUAN BASOMBRIO
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
CO-CHAIR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHRIS HARRINGTON
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
CO-CHAIR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), has commissioned five
economists under the leadership of Bill Allen of LAEDC, Lucy Dunn of OCBC, Bob Wolfe of the Inland Empire, and Lee
Harrington of Southern California Leadership Council, for a Southern California Economic Growth Strategy to leverage Southern
California’s economic strength over Sacramento politics and policies that don’t always encourage or reward growth.
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In addition, over 143 cities and counties in Southern California have adopted SCAG’s Principles of Business Friendliness
to demonstrate the jurisdiction’s commitment to economic development as well as responsiveness to the business
community. These local government resolutions are an initial step in the Southern California Economic Growth Strategy
and intended to demonstrate to state leaders that the municipalities of Southern California are serious about working
together to increase economic growth for the region. For more information, visit: scag.ca.gov/economicsummit/index.htm.
Orange County enters the new year brimming with the possibility of strong recovery and future growth. The county achieved noteworthy accomplishments over the past
year in spite of an ongoing national financial crisis and a challenging business climate. A high quality of life in Orange County attracts the nation’s best and brightest,
whose creativity, innovation, and resilience allow the county to remain a business leader. OCBC’s efforts in 2010 laid the groundwork for a vibrant and
ever-growing economy in the years to come.
In 2011, OCBC will look to emerging industries to support recovery, recognizing the potential for job creation in International Trade, IT and Cleantech. OCBC will
continue pursuing public-private partnerships, advocating for business incentive programs, and working closely with government to eliminate barriers to business
growth. Through responsible regulatory reform and restraint, Orange County will demonstrate the good work that can result when government and business work
in partnership creating a healthy, vibrant region.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• Completed research for private companies and public agencies.
• Continue Economic Development activities started in 2009 to retain
existing businesses and attract new companies to Orange County.
• Assisted members in achieving specific corporate objectives.
• Successful “Red Team” efforts to attract and retain OC businesses
and high paying jobs.
• Successfully advocated for an enterprise zone for Anaheim and ten
regional jurisdictions throughout the state to spur job creation and
business success.
• Commenced “Green Task Force” to promote OC businesses efforts to
explore sustainability.
• Support Orange County emerging industry and diverse high-tech
clusters with targeted education and workforce training.
• Update and promote LocationOC.org as a resource for companies
and employees new to Orange County.
• Enhance Orange County Business Council presence on international
business expansion opportunities and international trade.
• Continue to develop Southern California Economic Growth Strategy.
• Accommodated requests for international trade meetings with China,
France, the Netherlands and Spain.
• Assisted Orange County cities and League in advice on “how cities can
help create jobs” and new mantra: “We’re Open for Business.”
• Partnered with SCAG in developing the first ever Economic Growth
Strategy for Southern California.
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R E S E A RC H A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
Supporting OCBC’s four core strategic initiatives is the expert research of Dr. Wallace Walrod. Dr. Walrod and his research team produce in-depth analyses of the
state of the local and regional economy; among them are the acclaimed Community and Workforce Indicator Reports and the Workforce Housing Scorecard. As
the leading voice of business in Orange County, OCBC maintains an aggressive and cutting-edge communications program to highlight the organization’s many efforts.
This is not your grandfather’s Business Council — OCBC is now connecting to the business community like never before. Enhanced online resources, social media
communications, and the use of emerging platforms and technologies have solidified OCBC as the go-to source for business news and resources.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• Released 2010 Community Indicators and 2010 Workforce
Indicators Report.
• Maintain partnerships in publishing the State of the County Workforce
Report and annual Community Indicators Report.
• Maintained and updated Orange County’s Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy.
• Continue to conduct innovative research that supports OCBC’s initiatives
and strengthens Orange County’s economy.
• Developed the Major Southern California Economic Development
Strategy for SCAG.
• Elevate OCBC’s presence in the media, with particular emphasis on
web-based video appearances and a new, mobile-based website.
• Over 150 speaking engagements and events by OCBC staff promoting
its initiatives and advocating for business.
• Extend the visibility of OCBC’s leadership in promoting OCBC messages
and initiatives.
• Launched new website www.CaliforniaSquirrel.com, which highlights
“distracting” legislation.
• Conduct research on Orange County's cutting-edge emerging growth
cluster drivers — IT, International Trade, Cleantech, Creativity.
• Numerous op-eds, blogs, and commentaries.
• Disseminate and leverage Center for a New Orange County’s research
for California Emerging Technology Fund on broadband deployment to
OC cities.
• Major media coverage of OCBC events through television, newspaper,
interviews, and magazines.
• Continue to build innovative research partnerships with OCBC investors
and stakeholders.
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“The way people communicate is
changing minute to minute; our
communication efforts are adapting to
provide OCBC members with various
platforms by which to obtain and share
information, connect with each other,
and stay informed of the topics most
critical to their business success.”
Steve Churm,
Co-Chair, Research & Communications
STEVE CHURM
CHURM MEDIA, INC.
CO-CHAIR, RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS
LARRY RILEY
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER COMMUNICATIONS
CO-CHAIR, RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Bill Campbell led the County of Orange in the development of its Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) to leverage the resources of America’s fifth largest county in attracting and
retaining high paying jobs. CEDS provides the roadmap for government and the nonprofit community to
collaborate more effectively in ensuring Orange County’s quality of life is available to everyone, particularly
in qualified Red-Zone census tracts. The CEDS is an economic development planning tool which provides
an opportunity for the County to understand the needs and ensure that collaboration occurs with Orange
County municipalities.
View the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy here: www.ocbc.org/research_ceds.cfm.
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NETWORKING AND EVENTS
OCBC continually provides a forum for Orange County’s business leaders to network with the business and public sector communities to proactively address the
region’s business climate. Whether it is an intimate Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast that highlights a timely issue or OCBC’s Annual Dinner bringing together 700
business leaders, OCBC strives to bring innovative, informative and fun events to the nation’s fifth largest county.
2010 RESULTS:
2011 GOALS:
• 2010 Annual Dinner “Defining the New Normal” with Rich Karlgaard,
publisher of Forbes Magazine.
• Present a calendar of high quality and substantive events that offer the
business community maximum value for attendance.
• Chairman’s Leadership Breakfast Series – four high-level networking
events.
• Expand OCBC’s major events by offering distinguished speakers and
providing quality information that relates to the issues of businesses
and residents of Orange County.
• 2010 Executive Invitational Golf Tournament benefiting OCBC’s Latino
Educational Attainment program.
• 2010 Workforce Development Conference with Orange County
Workforce Investment Board.
• 2010 Economic Forecast Conference with California State University,
Fullerton.
• High-level efforts to secure infrastructure funding for Orange County
through OCMoves.
• OCBC Family Night at the OC Fair.
• BIZPAC “Roast of Mayor Curt Pringle” and other high-level
political events.
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• Cultivate relationships with event sponsors to maintain support and form
new partnerships.
• Leverage CEO Leadership Caucus to enhance OCBC’s influence.
2010 HOSTED EVENTS FEATURING HIGH-PROFILE PUBLIC FIGURES:
Senator Diane Feinstein
Senator Darrell Steinberg
The Honorable Jim Brulte
United States Senator
California Senate President pro Tempore
CA State Senate (Ret.), former Senate Republican Leader
Congressman Bill Shuster
Senator Dennis Hollingsworth
Meg Whitman
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Railroads
California Senate Minority Leader
Former CEO Ebay, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
Congressman John Mica
Orange County State Senate Delegation
Carly Fiorina
Minority Leader, House Transportation Committee
All Five Members
Former CEO Hewlett Packard, Republican Candidate for
U.S. Senate
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
Assembly Speaker John Perez
U.S. Representative, CA 39th District
California State Assembly Speaker
Congressman Dennis Cardoza
Assemblywoman Fiona Ma
U.S. Representative, CA 18th District,
House Rules Committee
California Assembly Speaker pro Tempore
Richard Davis
Chairman and CEO of US Bancorp
George Kalogridis
President, Disneyland Resort
Assemblyman Martin Garrick
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
California State Assembly Minority Leader
Chair of Subcommittee on Water and Power
Dennis Kuhl
President, Angels Baseball
Assemblyman Dan Logue
Herb Shultz
Regional Director of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human
Services for Region IX
California State Assembly
Scott McGregor
President and CEO, Broadcom
Secretary Dale Bonner
CA Secretary, Business, Transportation & Housing
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Michael Mussallem
Chairman and CEO, Edwards Lifesciences
Governor of California
Lynn Jacobs
California Director of Housing and Community
Development
Roelof van Ark
The Honorable Abel Maldonado
Bimla Rhinehart
Deborah Wince-Smith
Executive Director, California Transportation Commission
U.S. Council on Competitiveness
Fran Inman
Dan Schnur
Commissioner, California Transportation Commission
Chairman, California Fair Political Practices Commission
CEO, California High Speed Rail Authority
California State Lt. Governor
The Honorable John Chiang
California State Controller
The Honorable Bill Lockyer
California State Treasurer
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Chair, Board of Directors
Eddie Northen, United Parcel Service
Chair Elect
Julie K. Miller-Phipps, Kaiser Permanente
Immediate Past Chairman
Linda Martin, APR, Porter Novelli
President, CEO and Secretary
Lucy Dunn, Orange County Business Council
Treasurer
Ed Reno, Allergan, Inc.
Co-Chair, Advocacy and Government Affairs
Michael Hornak, Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Co-Chair, Advocacy and Government Affairs
Carrie Nocella, The Disneyland Resort
Co-Chair, Economic Development
Chris Harrington, Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc.
Co-Chair, Economic Development
Juan Basombrio, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Co-Chair, Research and Communications
Larry Riley, Orange County Register
Communications
Chair, Events
Kristy Hennessey, Time Warner Cable
Chair, CEO Leadership Caucus
Thomas Phelps, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Chair, Healthcare Task Force
Maureen Hayes, Parsons
Chair, Strategic Planning
Linda Martin, APR, Porter Novelli
Co-Chair, Infrastructure
Les Card, LSA Associates, Inc.
Chair, Workforce Development
Richard Porras, AT&T
Co-Chair, Infrastructure
Terry Hartman, The Irvine Company
Co-Chair, Workforce Housing
Michael Brandman, Ph.D.,
Michael Brandman Associates
Chair, Membership and Investor Relations
Laura DeSoto, Experian
Chair, Legal Affairs
Jeffrey Reeves, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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Co-Chair, Research and Communications
Steve Churm, Churm Media Inc.
Co-Chair, Workforce Housing
Jeff Roos, Lennar Homes
Chair, City Partners
Dan Miller, The Irvine Company
DIRECTORS
Dick Ackerman
Lisa Haines
Dan Rogers
Nossaman LLP
The Disneyland Resort
Goodwill Industries of Orange County
Shari Battle
Dan Kelly
Mel Rogers
Bank of America
Rancho Mission Viejo, LLC
PBS SoCal
Robert Bein
Will Kempton
John Simonis
RBF Consulting
Orange County Transportation Authority
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Alice Bisno
Arthur Kraft, Ph.D.
Rick Tache
Automobile Club of Southern California
Chapman University
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Gregory Buchert, MD
Debra Legan
Steven Takei
CalOptima
Hoag Memorial Hospital
U.S. Bank
Larry Buster
Thomas Leone
Thomas Umberg
First American Title Company
Cox Communications
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Jo Ellen Chatham, Ph.D.
Robert Mayer Jr. (RJ)
Peter Villegas
Southern California Edison Company
The Robert Mayor Corporation
JP Morgan Chase
Ronald DiLuigi
Michael Milazzo
St. Joseph Health System
Fluor Corporation
CHAIRMAN’S CEO
LEADERSHIP CAUCUS
CHAIR EMERITUS
Dick Allen
DIMA Ventures, Inc.
Stephen Bone
S K Bone and Associates
Edgar Brower
eTrak Corporation
Peter Case
Case Communications
Christine Iger
Iger & Associates, Inc.
Steve Lenzi
Automobile Club of Southern California
Thomas Nielsen
The Nielsen Company
Bill Ross
Ron Fugate
Richard Morrow
Ski Harrison
Alacer Corporation
SDG&E and The Gas Company
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Juan Garcia
Rob Myers
Parker Kennedy
Chevron
Wells Fargo
First American Financial Corporation
Milton A. Gordon, Ph.D.
Francisco Nebot
Gregory Mech
California State University, Fullerton
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Merrill Lynch
Gary Green
Andy Policano, Ph.D.
Rich Stephens
California Bank & Trust
Paul Merage School of Business, UCI
The Boeing Company
William Habermehl
Daymond Rice
Orange County Department of Education
Vons, A Safeway Company
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
Wayne Wedin
Wedin Enterprises
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24/7 Yellow Cab
Abbott Medical Optics
Abode Communities
ACEC c/o Leighton Group
AECOM
Aera Energy LLC
Aitken Aitken Cohn
Alacer Corporation
Allergan, Incorporated
AltaMed Health Services Corp
Alzheimer's Association OC
A-Med Health Care
Ames & Associates
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Apartment Association of Orange County
Aspen Media
AT&T California
Automobile Club of Southern California
Bank of America California
Bentley Prince Street, Inc.
Best Best & Krieger LLP
Boeing Company
Bonterra Consulting
Brandman University
Brookfield Homes
Buck Consultants
Building Industry Association
C & L Refrigeration Corp.
C J Segerstrom & Sons
CalOptima
Cal State University Fullerton
California Bank & Trust
California Housing Consortium
Caltrop Corporation
Campaign College Opportunity
CC Myers Inc.
Center Club
CH2M Hill, Inc.
Chapman University
Chevron
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Children's Hospital of OC
Churm Publishing Inc.
Citizens Agnst Lawsuit Abuse
Citizens Business Bank
City of Aliso Viejo
City of Anaheim
City of Brea
City of Dana Point
City of Fullerton
City of Garden Grove
City of Huntington Beach
City of Irvine
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Lake Forest
City of Mission Viejo
City of Orange
City of Santa Ana
City of Tustin
CMTC
Coast Community College District
Cordorba Corporation
County of Orange Executive Office
County of Orange, Clerk-Recorder
Cox Business Services
Cresa Partners of OC
Curt Pringle & Associates
Discovery Science Center
Disneyland Resort
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Dot Printer, Inc.
Edwards Lifesciences
Experian
First American Title Company
Flatiron Construction Corporation
Fluor Corporation
Four Corners Transportation Coalition
Fullerton Community Bank
Gallagher Benefit Services
Geosyntec Consultants
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Girl Scout Council of OC
Goodwill of Orange County
Greenberg Taurig, LLP
Habitat for Humanity Orange County
Hartwell Corporation
Haworth, Inc./IOS
HDR Engineering Inc
Heritage Fields El Toro, LLC
HNTB Corporation
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Hospital Association of Southern California
Hyatt Regency Irvine
IBM
ICF International
Iger & Associates
IR Strategies
Irvine Company
Irvine Ranch Water District
Island Hotel
Ito Nursery Inc
Jackson DeMarco Tidus & Peckenpaugh
Jacobs Global Building
Jamboree Housing Corporation
John Wayne Airport
JPMorgan Chase
Kaiser Permanente OC
KB Home
KCOMM
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kofax, Inc.
KPMG LLP
Laer Pearce & Associates
Lake Forest Chamber
Latham & Watkins
Lennar Homes
LSA Associates, Inc.
Majestic Realty Company
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Mater Dei High School
Mesa Consolidated Water District
Metropolitan Water District of So Cal
Michael Brandman Associates
Mission Center for Longevity
Monaco Group
Municipal Water District Orange County
Neighborhood Housing Services Orange County
Newmeyer & Dillion LLP
Newport Banning Ranch LLC
North Orange County ROP
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliot
Nutrilite
Oakley
OC Automobile Dealers Association
OC Boy Scouts of America
Orange County Children and Families
Orange County Conservation Corps
Orange County Department of Education
Orange County Fair & Events Center
Orange County Professional Firefighters Assoc.
Orange County Register Communications
Orange County Rescue Mission
Oce Imagistics Inc
Orange County Transportation Authority
Olive Crest
OneOC
Orange County Association of Realtors
Orange County LAFCO
Orange County League of Cities
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Taxpayers Association
Orange County Tourism Council
Orange County Water District
Orange County Workforce Investment Board
Orange County's United Way
ORCO Block Company Inc
Pacific Life
Pacific Symphony
Pacific West Association of Realtors
Paradies Shops
O C B C S TA F F
Parker Aerospace
Parsons
Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade
Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker
PBS SoCal
Pension Group Inc
Pepperdine University
Pfizer, Inc.
Porter Novelli
Poseidon Resources
Pro-Dex Inc.
Project Tomorow
Psomas
PsomasFMG, LLC
PTS Staffing Solutions
R.C. Hobbs Company Inc
R.J. Noble Company
Ralphs Grocery Company
Rancho Mission Viejo LLC
Rancho Santiago CCD
RBF Consulting
Reed & Davidson LLP
Related Companies of Calif.
Ricoh Electronics Inc
Robert Mayer Corporation
RSI Development LLC
Rutan & Tucker LLP
Saddleback Memorial Foundation
Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
Santa Margarita Water District
SchoolsFirst Fed Credit Union
Schubert Flint Public Affairs
Scott Baugh & Associates
SDG&E and The Gas Company
Second Harvest Food Bank OC
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Sensys Networks, Inc.
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
Shepherd Group Inc.
Siemens Corporate
Skanska USA Civil West
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
South Coast Air Quality Mgmt
South Coast Apartment Assoc.
South Orange County CCD
South Orange County Chamber
Southern California Edison
St. Joseph Health System
Stockstill Communications
T.D. Service Financial Corp.
Tait & Associates, Inc.
Tangram
Transportation Corridor Agencies
Tiger Woods Foundation
Time Warner Cable
Toshiba Electronic Components
Toshiba Information Systems
Trammell Crow Company
Tustin Ranch Golf Club
U.S. Bank
UCI, Paul Merage School
United Parcel Service
Union Bank
URS Corporation
USC Marshall Business School
Vandermost Consulting Services
Vital Link
Vons, A Safeway Company
Vulcan Materials Company
Wakeland Housing & Development Corp.
Wells Fargo
Westamerica Graphics
Western Digital Foundation
Western Emulsions, Inc.
Willdan Group, Inc.
Lucy Dunn
Vicki Blaser
President and CEO
Director of Accounting and Investor Sales
Dr. Wallace Walrod
Alicia Berhow
Vice President of Economic
Development and Research
Director of Workforce Development
Danette Parente
Director of Communications
Vice President of Finance and
Administration
Leslie Dods
Katherine Reedy
Events Manager
Kate Klimow
Vice President of Government and
Community Affairs
Betsy Boyd
Celeste Signorino
Dan Nasitka
Vice President of Investor Relations and
Business Development
Communications and Events Specialist
Executive Assistant to President and CEO
Maritza Ramirez
Office Assistant
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