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Wishing our members, partners, and communities across Orange County a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your collaboration, leadership, and commitment throughout the year. We look forward to continuing to work together in the year ahead! Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Orange County Regional Holiday Mixer! We were thrilled to celebrate the season with partners, local leaders, and community members from across the region.   Relive the evening! Photos from

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

ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray and Board Member Hon. Chad Wanke attended OC Forum’s Signature Housing Luncheon, a premier gathering of regional leaders focused on innovative housing solutions. The program highlighted creative approaches to development at every scale—from major commercial reuse projects to new models for workforce and attainable housing. With housing central to Orange County’s long-term economic vitality, the discussion featured insights from top indust

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