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Orange County
Entrepreneur Community Center

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Event Calendar
  • Exclusive OCEC Pitch Critique Event
    May 15, 2008 - TBA
    Irvine, CA

  • Rules For Renegades Summit
    June 06, 2008 - 2 Day Workshop
    Irvine , CA 92614

News
January 05
OPEN from American Express Sponsors OCEC

March 15
OCEC.tv Launches Live!

April 29
Partnership with PR Newswire

May 15
Investor Pitch Event - Christine Comaford-Lynch

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The only group in Orange County sponsored by OPEN from American Express!

The Orange County Entrepreneur Community was established as a social business networking group in late 2005 with just a handful of members looking to build their own business.

We believe everyone should be in business for themselves, just not by themselves!

   
Today, we are the only entrepreneur business networking group in Orange County sponsored by OPEN from American Express and membership has grown to over 700+ members. Our members include local successful business owners, entrepreneurs, business advisors and angel investors.

The OCEC has a vast network of members and resources in all types of industries. Monthly social networking meetings help connect members to members and share general business advice, experiences and share ideas.

We provide an array of services for small business owners and entrepreneurs including: Business Development, Website Design and Programming, Sales and Marketing Services and many other great business services. All of these resources are available to OCEC members, as well as many other great benefits like group health insurance, discount programs, special events and educational materials.

Members of the OCEC receive many great benefits and exclusive opportunities with value that far exceeds the minimal annual membership costs. Simply attending just one meeting could prove to be invaluable for you, your business and your future. We'll even guarantee it! Join our community and meet with local like-minded business owners and learn from their experiences.

Having a local support system of other business owners to network with is a powerful way to expand your business and be successful. We look forward to meeting you at future events and learn how we can help you with your business needs.


Meet the team...

Michael Banks, Chief Entrepreneur
Michael has been a pioneer in the eCommerce industry since 1999, establishing the first public drop off points for eBay, Amazon and Yahoo. Michael later went on to consult with some of the top franchisors in the eBay industry and is also a Regional Director at FranCorp, Intl.

Over the years, Michael has met with hundreds of entrepreneurs who faced many challenges in their businesses. More than 90% of all small businesses fail in the first five years; some never get started at all. Michael would like to change those statistics for the better and today he consults with a variety of business owners and entrepreneurs to support them in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
 

Greg Bozigian, Chairman
As an Orange County based Business Coach, Consultant & Strategist, Greg is no stranger to entrepreneurship, as he spent the first 15 years of his career running his own successful company before deciding to dedicate his work to helping others achieve success. Read more about greg and his company at www.VisonaryView.com

 

Shannon Keany, Director of Events

Shannon started Keany Events two years ago and has grown the business from one client to five in that time as well as incorporated and moved out of a home office and into a commercial office to allow for and encourage the growth of the company. Read more about Sahnnon and her company at www.KeanyEvents.com

 

Stephen Heppell, Creative Consultant

Scott Sorrell, Master of Ceremonies

Phil Rubin, Multi-Media Specialist

Zoe Zuniga, Women Empowered Director

Kathi Tabrizi, Human Resources