Orange County Business Council Email Format
Public Policy OfficesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is a public policy organization that represents and promotes the region’s business community by engaging with government and academia to support economic development in California’s populous Orange County. Its core work centers on creating pro-business solutions, fostering a competitive workforce through education development, and advocating for housing and regional and statewide infrastructure investments. The council serves a diverse mix of member organizations across industries such as biomedical, construction, finance, education, technology, healthcare, real estate, and transportation, among others, with the aim of aligning policy with regional economic needs. Based in Irvine, OCBC operates as a regional body that collaborates with local businesses, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded more than three decades ago, the organization positions itself within the public policy and economic development sector, focusing on policy development and advocacy to support growth, workforce development, and infrastructure planning in the area. Recent activity includes leadership changes on its board and partnerships with organizations to address affordable housing and community relations in the region.