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About the Orange County Entrepreneur Community

The Orange County Entrepreneur Community is a thriving engine of resources and support for any self-employed business owner. A friendly open environment of mentors and experts willing to offer their knowledge and consulting to help you grow your business.

The OCEC was established as a social business networking group in late 2005 with just a handful of members looking to build their own business. Today, we are the only entrepreneur business networking group in Orange County Sponsored by American Express OPEN and membership has grown to over 1000 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.

Board of Advisors

Michael Banks
Michael Banks has a long history in the eBay online auction industry. Since late 1999 he’s worked with several companies and entrepreneurs to develop the online auction selling service. In the summer of 2000, he and his partners opened the first public online auction selling storefront for eBay, Amazon and Yahoo. They went on to open hundreds more across the country before the venture capital firm pulled the plug.

Continuing his career in the eBay field, Banks operated out of his home office selling high end goods and antiques for affluent clients. It wasn’t long before a long time partner and he opened a dedicated eBay drop-off store in New York. About a year later, franchised eBay stores were popping up all over the country and Banks went on to manage the franchise operations of the leading eBay drop-off store franchise at the time.

Like many ventures, eBay and the brick-and-mortar stores have seen better times. The eBay party was over for many and as employees left the once 800 pound online gorilla, stores closed and franchises de-franchised. It was the end of an era for many in the business. That was late 2005 when Michael started supporting all types of business owners as the OCEC.
 

Greg Bozigian
Greg started Visionary View in early 2006 with the goal of providing New Media Management services to emerging organizations with fascinating products. His hands on product experience includes the development and launch of Local.com,a local search destination site, recognized as the Fastest Growing Internet Site by ComScore, hitting 4.4MM unique visitors in 3 months. Most recently, Greg was instrumental in the the next generation development of Verizon Wireless's VZ Navigator application, a personal GPS mobile solution, servicing over 3MM subscribers.

Greg has had involvement managing and developing products for clients such as AT&T, IMAX, Certiport-IC³ and Microsoft Office certification programs, Networks in Motion, Transamerican, Sonicwall, Careerbuilder.com, Brown Group Retail, Macy's, and 9 West Inc.
Greg's award winning work has been recognized by AT&T and Macy's with Outstanding Merit Awards. Greg's media credentials include Tech TV, Adtech, and the MAGIC Market Place. Greg is a proud member of:

  • The Product Development and Management Association
  • The Project Management Institute
  • The American Marketing Association
  • The Direct Marketing Association
 
 

Larry Michaels

Larry is the owner of several companies here in Southern California, such as Williams & Michaels, AccountingZoom.com, The CPA & Legal Network, It’s Everything Automotive and the list continues.

He specializes in financial architecture, business development and the deployment of best practices in the small to medium sized business community.
 
 
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