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About
The website was launched by OCBC- Orange County Business Council. to provide information on Orange County's economic climate, business incentives and resources, transportation network, diverse and educated workforce, world-class education system, growing industry clusters, and much more. Location OC looks in-depth at how each of these factors creates a business-friendly climate where companies can grow and thrive.

Business Climate
LocationOC links users to information on state and local incentives and resources: enterprise zones, foreign trade zones, employee training, business permitting, and business support organizations. According to the California Employment Development Department, as of January 2013, Orange County’s unemployment rate was at 7.1%; below the state average of 10.4%. Orange County enjoys of multiple industry clusters that further drive the economic recovery:
 * High Tech
 * Health Care
 * Life Sciences
 * Action Sports
 * International Trade
 * Tourism
 * Business and Professional Services
 * Green Economy

Transportation
LocationOC highlights the wide variety of infrastructure and modes of transportation that accommodates to Orange County's residents' necessities; such as:
 * Express Lanes
 * Bus/Metrolink
 * Amtrak
 * Toll Roads

Education
LocationOC stresses the role of a diverse and well-educated workforce supported by leading universities, community colleges and top ranked high schools.

Economic Data
The site provides links to economic indicators and forecasts in regards to issues relevant to the business community. It also provides facts and figures compiled by the Center for Demographic Research at Cal State Fullerton. In addition, LocationOC makes available to the public a myriad of Economic Development strategies and a Workforce Housing Scorecard.

Residents Life
LocationOC, highlights the quality of life possible in Orange County. It emphasizes Orange County as home to world class amusement parks, shopping, entertainment, recreation, dining, open space, arts and culture.