This week, ACC-OC hosted a webinar with John Lambeth, Founder and CEO of Civitas, on City Financing Strategies and Solutions with a focus on funding mechanisms that integrate public-private partnerships involving business communities, property owners, and city governments.
Key topics included the history and evolution of dedicated funding, traditional and innovative models like business improvement districts (BIDs), property and business improvement districts (PBIDs), and tourism improvement districts (TIDs), with examples from California and across the country. The session also explored various public and private funding sources for community organizations including the necessity of a collaborative approach for successful district formation. The webinar provided comprehensive insights into effective community funding strategies, stressing collaboration, innovative financing, and structured planning.
Come and join us for an engaging and insightful ACC-OC Summer Legislative Roundtable and Reception at Wild Rivers on Thursday, August 1st!
This event is exclusively for ACC-OC Members. Members and their families will receive complimentary full-day park access. Registration is required to secure your spot.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 1st
Location: Wild Rivers Irvine
Each year, the Best and Bravest Awards Dinner honors the dedicated men and women of the Orange County Fire Authority who tirelessly protect our community during medical and fire emergencies. ACC-OC had the pleasure of sponsoring this prestigious event and several of our board members and staff attended. The night was filled with truly inspiring individuals who demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment.
Congratulations to all the honorees and winners! Your unwavering dedication and selfless service continue to make Orange County a safer place. We are deeply grateful for your acts of bravery and your ongoing commitment to safeguarding our community.
ACC-OC is excited to participate in the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park presented by Disneyland® Resort on Sunday, July 21st to raise funds for CHOC!
Every dollar raised from this magical event will support health care programs, education, and research at CHOC and CHOC at Mission Hospitals. More than two million children a year depend on CHOC. And our community's generosity is what provides access to the best possible care and services.
Please Click Here to be directed to the “ACC-OC for CHOC” team page and
join us at this year's event by clicking the "Join Our Team" button on the right. A $10 registration fee is required to reserve your spot with a $125 fundraising minimum for participation.
Participants must check in at The Western Anaheim Resort on July 19th or 20th to pick up their event wristbands!
ACC-OC has launched a series of engaging and informative events this summer. These events are designed to be both enjoyable and enriching, providing valuable resources to all.
Don't miss out on any of these opportunities.
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To find out more information about these events or to register, visit our upcoming events page!
Sustain Southern California
Sustain SoCal presents WATER SOLUTIONS 9 (WS9), focused on exploring real life strategies and innovations in water capture, storage, reuse, desal, groundwater replenishing, and combatting contamination. Investor, policy, and big data trends in Southern California will also be addressed.
Join them for professional presentations and networking as Sustain SoCal addresses pragmatic solutions to help assure sufficient and affordable supplies of water in our region.
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Orange County Sanitation District
OC San has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 30th consecutive year. This award recognizes the district's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accounting and financial reporting. OC San's Board of Directors and financial management division have been commended for their dedication to providing accurate and transparent financial information to the public. This achievement reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to financial responsibility and transparency.
Download the press release!
City of Seal Beach
The Seal Beach Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Eisenhower Park near the Seal Beach Pier.
This event aims to bring the community together to take a stand against crime, drugs, and disorder in their neighborhoods. It will feature SWAT vehicles, mobile command post tours, police motorcycles, a petting zoo, OCFA equipment and booth, drones, cotton candy, children's face painting, and hot dogs and chips provided by Seal Beach Lions.
The event is free to the public and is meant to promote cooperative relationships and reinforce the need for community involvement in crime prevention efforts.
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Best Best & Krieger
Join BBK attorneys for a comprehensive webinar series focused on the latest legal developments concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). During each monthly webinar, presenters will provide insight and guidance on the significant PFAS issues that both public and private sectors will likely encounter, including remediation strategies, real estate transactions, insurance considerations, biosolids management, water quality and more.
Time: 10–10:30 am
Register for the series and gain access to the on-demand recordings.
City of Garden Grove
The community is invited to join the Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD) at the annual National Night Out, a free community-building event featuring family activities, giveaways, live demonstrations, and raffle prizes on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place in front of the Garden Grove Police Headquarters, located at 11301 Acacia Parkway.
Event attendees can meet Garden Grove officers, crime prevention officers, and GGPD’s three support canines, as well as participate in contests and try on police gear. Other activities include public safety demonstrations by the K-9 unit and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit. Attendees will also learn about neighborhood watch programs and how to get involved with GGPD’s Community Liaison Division.
Moulton Niguel Water District
Safe and reliable water service is Moulton Niguel’s highest priority.
To deliver on that commitment, Moulton Niguel conducts extensive water quality tests throughout the year. State-of-the-art laboratories independently analyze the tests to ensure that our water adheres to the strict safety standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources Control Board.
Download the Report
City of Fountain Valley
Join Mayor Grandis for a Mayor's Breakfast on Thursday, July 18 from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. The Mayor's Breakfast will be held at UCI Health - Fountain Valley (previously Fountain Valley Regional Hospital), located at 11190 Warner Ave. Conference Center Suite 214 in Building #3.
Mayor Grandis will be joined by guest speaker Micheal Ishii, Retired Hawthorne Police Chief.
A continental breakfast will be provided to attendees. A $2 per plate donation is highly encouraged. No RSVP is required.
Orange County Veterans Cemetary Update
The upcoming California budget includes an additional $5 million for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. This increases the total funding to $50 million, nearly 40% of the $126 million required for the first phase of construction at Anaheim Hills' Gypsum Canyon. Officials are optimistic about the project's future, now more secure with this latest grant.
The California Department of Veteran Affairs has finalized a federal grant application, complementing county and state funding. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva emphasized the importance of state and federal collaboration, stating that this funding and the grant application are crucial steps towards providing a dignified resting place for veterans.
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