OCBC 16th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award Nomination Form: Best for Business Award - Orange County Business Council

OCBC 16th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award Nomination Form: Best for Business Award

PLEASE NOTE: Nominations are officially closed as of 11.5.26 5:00 p.m.

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Best for Business Award Organization Details
Please note: The city name will appear exactly as entered in the event program, on-screen recognition at the event, on the award if the city is selected as a category winner, on social media, on OCBC's website, in press releases and anywhere else nominees are recognized. Please review your submission carefully to ensure it appears exactly as you would like it featured.

Nominated City *

Please note, the city entered will be exactly how it will be printed. Please carefully review for spelling and accuracy.

Contact Full Name *

Contact Title *

Contact Organization *

Contact Email *

This email will receive the confirmation email.

Contact Phone *

Contact Address *

Please be sure to include the following: Street Address, City, State / Province / Region, ZIP / Postal Code

PIO Full Name *

PIO Email *

Organization(s) LinkedIn Handle(s)

Organization(s) Facebook Handle(s)

Organization(s) X Handle(s)

City Logo *

20MB max

Best for Business Award Nomination Details
This section is intended to provide details for the nomination. Please keep answers to each question/statement under 200 words unless otherwise specified.

Please describe why your city is the most business friendly city in Orange County *

Word count: < 500 words

From the description above, please provide a 1-2 sentence summary *

This summary will be utilized in some areas that the nominees are showcased, such as the OCBC website, marketing materials, etc. Please find previous nominee examples HERE for reference.

Programs/Initiatives *

What programs or initiatives have you enacted in 2026 that either retained, expanded or attracted business to your city?

Word count: < 500 words

Reduction of Costs *

When compared to 2025, how has your city reduced the cost for businesses to open and the costs for businesses to stay open in 2026?

Word count: < 200 words

Reduction of Approval Time *

When compared to 2025, how has your city reduced the length of time businesses get approval and open?

Word count: < 200 words

Reduction of Costs for Industrial Development *

When compared to 2025, how has your city reduced costs for new commercial/industrial development or significant improvement to existing commercial/industrial development?

Word count: < 200 words

Reduction of Approval Time for New Commercial/Industrial Construction *

When compare to 2025, how has your city reduced the time to get new commercial/industrial construction approved?

Word count: < 200 words

Increased Use of City Assets and Investments *

When compared to 2025, how has your city increased the use of City assets and investments that support business success (i.e. infrastructure improvements, public safety, resources directly aimed at the business community, etc.)?

Word count: < 200 words

Business Licenses and/or Conditional Use Permits *

When compared to 2025, how many more business licenses and/or Conditional Use Permits did your city issue?

Word count: < 200 words

Please provide any other relevant details not covered above or specific to your category

Word Count: < 200 words

Website Link

News articles, company website post, etc.

Begin URL with https://

Photo(s) related to nomination

20MB max

Supporting Documents

20MB max

Supporting Documents

20MB max

Confirmation
Please ensure all information above is entered accurately before submitting your nomination.

Confirmation of accurate information *

REQUIRED: By checking the box, you agree the details submitted including statistics, data and numbers are accurate and true.

Confirmation to allow minimal editing *

REQUIRED: By checking the box, you allow Orange County Business Council to make minimal edits to the project description for brevity and clarity on marketing and event materials, during the event, and in any communications (press releases, social media, website, etc.). You also give Orange County Business Council permission to publish all organizations' and individuals' names and images digitally and in print.

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.