Business
Central Orange County business has grown immensely from its early days of selling farming tools – though the industry is still a facet of its current commerce base. Now, the county’s diversified economy is filled with businesses of all kinds, ranging from manufacturers, tourist destinations and an array of retailers to major medical facilities, aerospace firms and institutions of education.
The prosperous economy is coupled with an ideal location in proximity to five major highways and a rail system, making transport of goods simple. Local business has aided in the desirable quality of life Orange County residents have come to enjoy through providing its more than 1.6 million-person available workforce with ample job opportunities.
The area’s well-educated, hard-working labor base plays a significant role in the success of Central Orange County businesses. Through the existence of several higher learning options in the greater area, workers have access to two and four-year degrees, certificates, continuing education classes and workforce training offerings.
The great support of local, statewide and nationwide business organizations is a further advantage for businesses located or looking to locate to Central Orange County. All of this and more sets the Orange County economic sector apart from many U.S. cities and places it in excellent position for a continually progressive future.
Orange Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1921, the Orange Chamber of Commerce was designed as a not-for-profit voluntary membership organization hailing as the voice of Orange County business at-large. Advocating for a prosperous local economic environment, providing opportunities for networking, representing local business on the government forum, offering a wealth of useful resources and creating a unity between business and community are some of the aims of the Chamber.
Becoming a member of the Orange Chamber of Commerce affords businesses endless opportunities for success for both established and new ventures in the area. Members can expect to be part of a variety of networking and special events and the Chamber’s membership directory, as well as enjoy additional benefits such as advertising possibilities, educational workshops and lectures, and receiving valuable information through its monthly newspaper – the Orange Business News – and its weekly e-newsletter – “The Inside Slice” – among other great values.
Through the support of local endeavors, the Chamber’s current members have played large roles in not only the business aspect of the area but the entire community of Orange. Assisting area organizations and fellow enterprises has become a prominent aim for member businesses, which will in turn contribute greatly to the overall standard of life in Orange. Visit www.orangechamber.com
Tustin Chamber of Commerce
The Tustin Chamber of Commerce is the recognized leader of business advocacy in the City of Tustin. The Tustin Chamber plays an integral role in the community’s economic prosperity and is a bridge that links businesses, organizations and residents together with innovative programs that strengthen long-term economic vitality, business success, job creation and quality of life. They are the voice to city government on issues affecting the business members and work diligently the help them improve their bottom lines, enhance their credibility, and gain recognition in the community.
The mission statement of the Tustin Chamber of Commerce is to preserve the free enterprise system; to preserve and expand the potential of all business and professional enterprises; and to promote the civic, cultural and social well-being of the City of Tustin and surrounding community.
You can learn more about the Tustin Chamber of Commerce by visiting their website at www.tustinchamber.org or by calling the Chamber at 714/544-5341.
Further business resources in the Orange County area include:
Better Business Bureau
(909) 825-7280
www.bbb.org
California Chamber of Commerce
(916) 444-6670
www.calchamber.com
California State Board of Equalization
(949) 440-3473
www.boe.ca.gov
California Employment Development Department
www.edd.ca.gov
California Franchise Tax Board
(800) 338-0505
www.ftb.ca.gov
California Alcohol Beverage Control Department
(714) 558-4101
www.abc.ca.gov
California Environmental Protection Agency
(916) 323-2514
www.calepa.ca.gov
OC Community Development
(714) 667-8888
www.ocplanning.net
Orange Chamber of Commerce
(714) 538-3581
www.orangechamber.com
Orange County Business Council
(949) 476-2242
www.ocbc.org
Small Business Administration
(714) 550-7420
www.sba.gov
SCORE
(714) 550-7369
www.score114.org
Tustin Chamber of Commerce
(714) 544-5341
www.tustinchamber.org
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(202) 659-6000
www.uschamber.com
U.S. Internal Revenue Services
(800) 829-1040
www.irs.gov
Regional One Stop Center
(949) 341-8000
www.oconestop.com
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