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Better Business Bureau     Services to the public include issuing reliability reports on businesses, working to resolve customer complaints against businesses, Lemon Law arbitration through the Bureau's AutoLine program, arbitration of business-customer disputes through the Bureau's Business Arbitration program, and review of advertising as measured against Bureau standards for truth in advertising. Serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties 315 N La Cadena Dr.
Colton 92324    (909) 825-7280 

BIOCOM       BIOCOM is the largest regional life science association in the world, representing more than 550 member companies in Southern California. The association focuses on initiatives that positively influence the region’s life science community in the development and delivery of innovative products that improve health and quality of life.4510 Executive Drive, Plaza 1   San Diego, CA 92121  858-455-0300

Building Industry Association        The California Building Industry Association is a statewide trade association based in Sacramento representing more than 5,000 companies, including homebuilders, trade contractors, architects, engineers, designers, suppliers and other industry professionals. 17744 Sky Park Cir # 170  Irvine, CA 92614-4441  (949) 553-9500 

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Orange County     Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) members are building owners, managers, developers, leasing professionals, medical office building managers, corporate facility managers, asset managers, and the providers of the products and services needed to operate commercial properties.  1405 Warner Avenue  Tustin, CA 92780   (714) 258-8330

California Avocado Commission     Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to increase demand for California Avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities that benefit the state's 6,000 avocado growers. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California Avocados and the California Avocado industry  12 Mauchly, Suite L  Irvine, CA 92618-6305    (949) 341-1955

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting     a private non-profit corporation, was established in 1992 to provide consulting services to small and mid-size manufacturers in Southern California.   CMTC operates through a cooperative agreement between the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (HMEP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce.      690 Knox Street, Suite 200 Torrance, CA 90502 310-263-3060

California Independent Bankers   The California Independent Bankers represents more than 160 community banks in California. CIB offers independent banks in the west and across the country access to the quality education, products and services and advocacy that better our industry and communities. The CIB exclusively represents community banks and is a not-for-profit trade association politically active in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.  4675 Macarthur Ct # 1410  Newport Beach, CA 92660-8814  949-756-6300

CleanTech OC     CleanTech OC is a trade association that seeks to promote economic growth in the Orange County clean technology industry, which is likely to be one of the most significant engines for job growth in Southern California over the next decade. CleanTech OC  c/o Brandman University   16355 Laguna Canyon Rd.  1^st Floor Room 3     Irvine, Ca 92618

Device Alliance      DeviceAlliance (formerly Orange County Medical Device Group-OCMD) is a member-focused community of experienced Southern California medical device professionals committed to building relationships, sharing information, and gaining insight into the key issues and opportunities within the medical device industry.

Hass Avocado Board   The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) was established in 2002, after approval by producers and importers of Hass avocados in a national referendum. A 12-member board administers the program under USDA supervision. Nearly 20,000 producers and 100 importers are involved in HAB, which covers fresh domestic and imported Hass avocados sold in the U.S. market.230 Commerce, Suite 190   Irvine, CA 92604   949-341-3250

IEEE Orange County Computer Society     The IEEE is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 300,000 individual members in 175 countries. IEEE is a leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals. The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers [IEEE] is the leading organization for the advancement of technology. The IEEE Orange County Section serves over 3,400 members in Orange County  10662 Las Vaqueros Cr    Los Alamitos, Ca   714-821-4010

Indoor Air Quality Association      The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public.2801 West Coast Hwy. # 320   Newport Beach, Ca. 92663    (714) 381-4620

Motorcycle Industry Council     The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) is a not-for-profit, national trade association created to promote and preserve motorcycling and the U.S. motorcycle industry. This is accomplished through its activities in government relations, statistics, communications, technical, and aftermarket programs.2 Jenner Street, Suite 150   Irvine, CA 92618-3806     949-727-4211

OCTANe  OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources to fuel technology growth in OrangeCounty. Our members represent Orange County technology executive leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists, academicians, and strategic advisors.65 Enterprise    Aliso Viejo, CA 92656    949-330-6569

Orange County Asscociation of Realtors    in Orange County, California (OCAR), is a local association of the National Association of REALTORS® (the world’s largest professional association). OCAR provides services and resources to licensed real estate salespersons and brokers, appraisers, and affiliated service industries such as mortgage, title, and escrow. 

Orange County Bar Association     The Orange County Bar Association provides a wide variety of programs, services and opportunities for its attorney members, the judiciary, and the community. The OCBA is one of the largest voluntary bar associations in California, with over 6,500 members. Members meet regularly in sections and committees dedicated to various areas of law and issues of concern to the legal community.  P.O. Box 6130   Newport Beach, CA 92658     (949) 440-6700

Orange County Business Council      The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is the leading voice of business on important issues locally, regionally and nationally. The organization works to enhance Orange County’s economic development and prosperity to preserve a high quality of life.    2 Park Plaza   Irvine, CA    949 476 2242

Orange County Farm Bureau      The Farm Bureau of Orange County is a non-profit organization supported solely by more than 4,000 dues-paying members. "The mission of the Farm Bureau of Orange County is to represent Orange County agriculture through public relations, education, and public policy advocacy in order to promote the economic viability of agriculture balanced with appropriate management of natural resources."       13042 Old Myford Rd     Irvine, CA 92602     (714) 573-0374

SCORE SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.     200 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Suite 700      Santa Ana, CA 92701   Phone: (714) 550-7369

Surf Industry Manufactures Association       The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is the trade association of competing surf industry product suppliers working together to magnify their power for the development of the surf industry.   8 Argonaut      Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4131      (949) 366-1164

Tech Coast Angels      Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. Let us help you to turn your vision into a sustainable and successful business.

TechAmerica     AeA, ITAA, GEIA and CSIA have merged to form TechAmerica, the largest and strongest voice and resource for technology in the United States. Together, we are the industry’s leading trade association, giving the tech sector a strong voice and offering companies a broad array of exceptional programs and services.  6 Jenner Ste 110   Irvine CA 92618-3855  (949) 450-1500

US Small Business Administration       SBA offers information on small business loans, grants, bonds and other financial instruments. While SBA does not make loans directly, you can find a local lender who can help you with your loan application.200 W Santa Ana Blvd 700   Santa Ana, CA 92701     714 560 7448  or   714-550-7420

Western Growers Association       Western Growers is an agricultural trade association whose 3,000 members grow, pack and ship 90 percent of the fresh vegetables and nearly 70 percent of the fresh fruit and nuts grown in Arizona and California, about one-half of the nation's fresh produce. We are proud to grow the best medicine in the world!          17620 Fitch   Irvine, CA 92614     (949) 748-3925

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