The Economic Forecast for our nation and county is not black and white. Because of the many intricacies, the Orange County Business Council and it’s partners host an OC Workforce Development Conference to explain the county’s Workforce Indicators Report, discuss options for companies and answer questions. OCNewsChannel.com was there and we talked to Dr. Wallace Walrod, author of the Report, and Sherry Lansing, former CEO of Paramount and key note speaker for the event.
OC NEWS
After fighting hard and coming back, as they often do, the Angels journey to the World Series has ended. WHOLE STORY
Ex-Sheriff Carona has won a civil suit against Bill Hunt, who was once his employee. WHOLE STORY
Rumor has it that Fisker, an Irvine-based carmaker will open up for business in a defunct General Motors plant in Delaware. Fisker would manufacture one of it’s plug-in hybrid designs in the plant. Fisker Automotive has yet to comment but sources in the White House say V-P Joe Biden, whose home state is Delaware, will make the announcement tomorrow. WHOLE STORY
Gerald Kominski Associate Director, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and Jack Needleman Director, Health Services Ph.D and MSHS Programs, UCLA School of Public Health will shed light on National Health Care Reform at Balboa Bay Club, Wednesday. (waiting list available) MORE INFORMATION
OC BUSINESS
Cal State Fullerton economic survey shows significant improvement in county’s economic health and indicates recession is over. WHOLE STORY and SURVEY RESULTS
Orange County Business Council publishes results of Orange County Workforce Indicators Report HERE
Still unclear about all the economic news? Hear the latest economic issues and trends from Dr. Anil Puri, Economist and Dean, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, Cal State Fullerton. TOMORROW Register HERE
WAYS TO SERVE AND BE SERVED
The CHOC Follies Motto – “If you can talk, you can sing; if you can walk, you can dance!” CHOC invites residents of the OC over the age of 21 to audition for their upcoming annual fundraising event. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Yorba Linda Friends Church will host a Family Fun Fest on Saturday and needs help with booths and activities. All families are welcome to participate. INFO TO VOLUNTEER OR SIMPLY TO SHOW UP
Victory Outreach Mission-Santa Ana will provide spooky fun and laughter for families in need on Saturday. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event. MORE INFORMATION
