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· Orange County Business Council (OCBC) OCBC serves as the advocate for corporate business in Orange County. Verches Associates served as a consultant to OCBC and has a very strong relationship with Lucy Dunn, other key staff, and equally important, many of its key board members including Dan Miller, Chairman of the OCBC Board and the Irvine Company, Peter Villegas with Washington Mutual, Tom Phelps with Manatt Phelps" and Ron di Luigi and Chris Leo with St Joseph's Hospital Systems. · The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce represents business interests-at-large in Santa Ana and plays a major role in a number of community projects and activities throughout the city. Verches Associates has a strong relationship with Mr. Porras, the current chair, the chamber staff, and many of its current and past executive board members. The Chamber can serve asa conduit for information and is a formidable ally on city related issues, · Hispanic Chamber of Orange County (HCOC) HCOC represents over 500 small and large Hispanic businesses in Orange County and especially Santa Ana. V erches Associates has a strong and active TOle with the Chamber and many of its board members including 'the current chair, Reuben Franco. Many of the board members also serve on other organizations in Santa Ana and are key links into the community. · Santa Ana Rotary Club The Santa Ana Rotary is one of the oldest and most active civic organizations in Santa Ana. Verches Associates has been involved in a number of Rotary activities focused on the under- served neighborhoods of the city. Wayne Olmstead and the Rotary Club's continued activism through the cities underserved communities serve as a strong influence in these communities. · Los Amigos and L ULAC of Orange County Los Amigos and LULAC are the oldest local Latino advocacy groups in the county and are very involved in the central Orange County area including Santa Ana. Many of the board members, including Amin David, are longtime community activists and have deep roots in Santa Ana's Latino neighborhoods. Verches Associates often consults with Los Amigos and LULAC and has a very strong relationship with both organizations and many of its members.