Open the door to your business success with committee involvement. Whether your goal is to gain exposure for your business, meet new people or support the WVCBA community, committee involvement may be just what you’re looking for.
The WVCBA works on a variety of issues. Chances are there is a committee to match your interests and business priorities. To learn more or join a committee, attend the next meeting or contact Sharen Strong at s.strong@wvcba.org.
The WVCBA works on a variety of issues. Chances are there is a committee to match your interests and business priorities. To learn more or join a committee, attend the next meeting or contact Sharen Strong at s.strong@wvcba.org.
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Business Advocacy CommitteeThe mission of the Business Advocacy Committee is to carry out an advocacy program on behalf of WVCBA's membership and business community within the governmental and political arenas to foster effective working relationships. Through our strong relationships with elected officials at all levels (city, county and state), we advocate for the rights of local businesses and take positions on proposed ordinances, rulings and legislation. The BAC is part of the WVCBA’s commitment to representing the interests of business with government.
Chair: Tom Cady, TKC Enterprises Co-Chair: Gary Cushing, Cushing Public Affairs Meetings: 2nd Monday, noon |
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Alliance AmbassadorsThe Ambassadors are WVCBA champions whose mission is to cultivate and celebrate our community of new, current and prospective members. Ambassadors have first-hand knowledge about maximizing WVCBA membership and are committed to sharing their expertise and positive experiences with fellow members and the business community.
At our events, Ambassadors are welcoming, networking and connecting with attendees, so don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and ask a few questions. Chair: Doug Riffenburgh, FocalPoint Coaching Monthly luncheon: 1st Wednesday, noon at the WVCBA Oxnard office |
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Education CommitteeThe Education Committee’s mission is to promote and enhance a positive working relationship between the business and education communities for the benefit of children who represent our future. The Education Committee does this through various programs, the longest of which is the Educator of the Month program in which the WVCBA and the business community honor outstanding educators with an award. Educators are nominated by their peers and winners are chosen by a selection committee. Chair: Debbie Maki, Pleasant Valley School District Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 8:00 am (August-May, mostly virtual) |
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Latinos In BusinessThe purpose of the Latinos In Business committee is to provide education, mentorship, and networking in order to prompt the growth of business and foster entrepreneurship.
El propósito de nuestro comité es proporcionar y promover educación, tutoría, y la creación de redes, con la meta de impulsar el crecimiento de negocios y dessarrollar iniciativas empresariales. Committee Chair: Graciela "Cessy" Figueroa, FC Mortgage Consultants Vice-Chair: Liz Aranda, Aranda Accounting Group Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 am at the WVCBA Oxnard office (meetings are conducted in English) |
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Military Appreciation CommitteeThe mission of the Military Appreciation Committee is to develop positive and productive interaction between the business community and local military installations to facilitate support for our local military members, their families, and their mission. The Military Appreciation Committee oversees the Military Discount Program, which provides local discounts to military personnel and their families. A major focus of the committee is the Military Appreciation Dinner, an annual awards dinner honoring enlisted service personnel.
Chair: Ron Van Dyck Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:00 am at the WVCBA Oxnard office |
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Women in BusinessThe Women in Business committee is dedicated to empowering women to thrive professionally and personally, and creating opportunities for women to work together and build relationships that will improve the economic vitality and quality of life in Camarillo and Oxnard, and support the mission of the WVCBA.
Chair: Jessica Lawson, Interface Children & Family Services Vice Chair: Cindy Dow, Keller Williams Realty Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, noon (virtual) |
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Young ProfessionalsThe Young Professionals committee provides a platform for the next generation of leaders to build strong connections, develop leadership skills, partner with business and community leaders, and interact with elected officials. Members will find programs that empower them to broaden their awareness of issues facing community and business, become more competitive in the marketplace, and fine-tune their leadership skills.
Co-chair: Dani Anderson, Southern California Edison Co-chair: Julia Justus, Meissner Filtration Meetings: TBA |
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Political Action CommitteeThe WVCBA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) represents our dedication to be politically active. The WVCBA PAC is normally only active every two years during the election cycle. Occasionally ballot measures or office vacancies may activate the group in off-election times. Candidate forums for local and state elections are hosted by the WVCBA PAC.
The mission of the WVCBA Political Action Committee is to seek out, evaluate qualifications of, and endorse candidates for public office who support the ideals of our free enterprise system. The WVCBA’s PAC generally evaluates candidates for local, county and state offices. Chair: Steve Buenger, Marine Emporium Landing Co-chair: Stacy Miller, Stacy Miller Public Affairs Meetings: As needed |