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ACC-OC is thankful for our cities and affiliate members whose leadership and collaboration strengthen communities across Orange County. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This month, Director of Member Services Kathryn Morrison had the honor of attending Champagne, Courage & Cause, a signature Women Veterans Interactive Foundation event hosted at the historic Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. As an Army veteran, Kathryn shared that s

ACC-OC held its final 2025 Board of Directors Meeting and Annual Business Meeting on November 19, 2025. Thank you to the many city officials who joined us and helped drive insightful conversations that will shape our priorities for the year ahead. We also conducted the election of the 2026 Board of Directors and look forward to officially welcoming our new board on January 15th at the 2026 Board Installation & Reception. Stay tuned—registration will open soon! ACC‑OC Executiv

On Thursday, November 6, ACC-OC, in partnership with the Orange County Sports Commission and Orange County Business Council, welcomed Orange County Mayors, council members, and city managers to a countywide briefing on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The discussion focused on preparing our communities to maximize the opportunities these global events will bring to our region. Attendees learned about anticipated local impacts, opportuni

This week, ACC-OC Director of Member Services, Kathryn Morrison, attended the Orange County Taxpayers Association’s Roses and Radishes Awards 2025. It was inspiring to see Sheriff Don Barnes honored with the Royalty Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to keeping Orange County safe. ACC-OC was also honored to sit with our valued board member, Southern California Edison, and celebrate alongside so many community leaders committed to advancing good

Marlene Barraza, ACC-OC’s Director of Communications, attended the 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Summit at Cal State Fullerton.The event featured insightful discussions on sustainability, energy efficiency, and community resilience. Panelists included: Panel 1: Senator Bob Archuleta Panel 2: Supervisor Katrina Foley (5th District), Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento (2nd District), and Buena Park Vice Mayor Connor Traut Panel 3: Kristi Bastiste, Emergency Manager for the Cit

ACC-OC and Charter Communications hosted a BOLD (Better Opportunities for Learning and Development) session on Monday, October 6,...

On October 2, 2025, ACC-OC hosted a BOLD Program with Southern California Edison at their Westminster Fenwick facility. Attendees toured...

Join OC Forum and ACC-OC for a data-driven, non-partisan discussion on California’s Proposition 50 and its proposed impacts to Orange...

ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray and Director of Member Services Kathryn Morrison joined Jamboree Housing , the City of San Juan...

On Monday, ACC-OC’s BOLD Program hosted a special lunchtime webinar featuring Dr. Douglas Johnson and Dr. Justin Levitt of National...

Join ACC-OC's BOLD program (Better Opportunities for Learning and Development) for a special lunchtime webinar featuring Dr. Douglas...

Now in its 10th year, Sustain Southern California's Annual Water Solutions Event will examine solutions in reuse, recycling,...

We are proud to share that the City of San Clemente has officially rejoined ACC-OC as a member city. As one of our founding members, San...

ACC-OC Director of Member Services Kathryn Morrison, who also serves on the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council , recently joined...

Enjoy this fantastic reel from a great event — and please support the incredible programs of our participating nonprofits!   Our...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an energizing and impactful evening at our   We were honored to welcome Assemblymember Tri Ta ,...

On July 10th, ACC-OC partnered with the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) to host a site tour of their groundbreaking...

As we celebrate Independence Day, ACC-OC extends our warmest wishes for a wonderful and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend. This is a...

We're still celebrating the 2025 ACC-OC Leadership Summit & Golden Hub of Innovation Awards! The energy, insights, and recognition shared...

On June 11th, ACC-OC welcomed over 250 elected officials and regional leaders to the 2025 Leadership Forum and Golden Hub of Innovation...