 The West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) is pleased to announce recipients of the first-ever WVCBA Business Awards. Nominations were submitted by the public and winners were selected by a committee composed of WVCBA Board Members and sponsors.
“We're bringing together the Camarillo Top 10 Community Awards and the Oxnard Community & Business Awards into one celebratory evening,” says WVCBA President and CEO Andy Conli. “We are so excited to celebrate the phenomenal businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to our community's economic strength and success!”
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WVCBA is delighted to welcome Braille Institute as a member! Braille Institute is a nonprofit that has been positively transforming the lives of individuals with blindness and low vision for over 100 years. They offer a range of programs, classes, and services to thousands of children and adults of all ages and all stages of vision loss at their Santa Barbara center and six other locations in Southern California, as well as through remote virtual services. Regional Director Ginamarie Cosio shares more about the organization.  For their penultimate session, Oxnard Leadership Program's 2025 cohort experienced Public Services Day to meet with and learn about the people and systems that keep the city's essential services running: water, trash and recycling, and wastewater. Everyone who lives or works in Oxnard uses these services daily but probably doesn’t think about where drinking water comes from or what happens after you flush the toilet or throw out the trash (spoiler alert: there are a lot of great people involved).  WVCBA is delighted to welcome WVP Consulting LLC as a member! WVP Consulting helps companies create or adjust their workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) and then provides training for all company employees, which is required by California Labor Code Sections 6401.7 and 6401.9. With over 40 years of combined law enforcement experience, trust your training and planning in the hands of Mike Acquarelli, James Dillard, and Fabian Gutierrez. Owner/Trainer James Dillard shares more about this Ventura County-based business.  Take a peek at some of the events from last week, including unveiling the new STEAM Innovation Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oxnard and Port Hueneme and Rising Professionals networking mixer at Spanish Hills Club. What an amazing week celebrating new possibilities and forging connections in our business community! From ribbon cutting ceremonies to Chowderfest, we've connected with so many community members at wonderful events as we head into fall! WVCBA is delighted to welcome Coincident Ideas as a member! Coincident Ideas is a marketing and advertising agency with a focus in online communications. Their clients are small-to-midsize businesses that have existing marketing strategies or are transitioning to new or different markets, and who wish to expand their reach or gain access to more sophisticated national branding methodologies. Owner Eric Oxenberg's family moved to Camarillo several years ago, and they're now excited to become more integrated into our local business community. He shares more about the business.   WVCBA is delighted to welcome Vision Wealth as a member! Vision Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management, including retirement planning, estate planning, insurance planning, tax-efficient strategies, and guidance through major life transitions. "We work alongside families and business owners to create personalized plans that bring clarity and confidence to their financial journey," says Tyler Botka, Financial Services Associate. He shares more about the Camarillo-based business.
 WVCBA is delighted to welcome Pipiripau as a member! Located in Oxnard's historic Heritage Square, Pipiripau offers apparel, art, and events rooted in traditional Mexican culture but with a fresh, contemporary twist. Their mission is to celebrate the rich, beautiful, and layered depth of Mexican culture through art and community events. Co-founder Rolando Rubalcava shares more about the business.
 The West Ventura County Business Alliance has opened nominations for the first-ever WVCBA Business Awards. The 2025 Business Awards will shine a light on the businesses and individuals who contribute to the economic vitality of the Camarillo and Oxnard communities.
“Throughout the year, we’ve focused on bridging the communities we serve through thoughtfully curated events and panel discussions,” says WVCBA President & CEO Andy Conli. “We’re very excited for 2025 to culminate with a fun, heart-warming awards show to celebrate businesses, organizations, and individuals who are having a positive impact in our business community!” Oxnard Leadership Program's 2025 Agriculture Day on Friday, July 25, was a powerful reminder of how essential the industry is to the region's vitality as are the hard-working people who drive it forward. Coordinated by 2023 OLP Alumnus Jordan Cruz (Customer Quality Coordinator at Bayer Crop Science), the session featured speakers from SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture), Petty Ranch, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, and Bayer Crop Science, and a riveting panel discussion about recent immigration raids and the impact on farmworkers.   Camarillo and Oxnard, Calif., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) will host an important conversation about education at its quarterly Statement Series luncheon on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Ventura County Office of Education. WVCBA is the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard. These quarterly lunches are designed to bridge the communities with overarching topics that are relevant to both and provides a forum for local business leaders and residents to voice their concerns and learn about ongoing initiatives.
Originally published June 17, 2025; Updated July 14, 2025
Since late January when immigration enforcement began ramping up throughout the United States, WVCBA has been collaborating with partners throughout Ventura County. We are committed to staying informed, understanding the facts, and compiling resources to share with the business community. This page will continue to be updated as we receive additional resources from our partners. From oil fields to Ormond Beach: Oxnard Leadership Program powers on for Energy & Environment Day6/27/2025
Turning its attention to energy and the environment for its sixth session, the 2025 Oxnard Leadership Program (OLP) met local leaders to gain a better understanding about key issues impacting residents and businesses throughout the city and region. The day was coordinated by 2018 OLP alumni Justin Campbell, Director of Remediation & Environmental Compliance Services for Catalyst Environmental Solutions, and bookended by two incredibly unique experiences -- visiting one of Ventura’s largest, oldest operating oil fields and an exclusive tour of the power plant at Ormond Beach.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome SoCal Pro Roofing as a member! They are a full-service roofing contractor with over 25 years of experience with flat, shingles and tile roofs in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Senior Project Manager Ron Karu says, "We are always working on a property in the area. I would love to show you what we do!" He shares more about SoCal Pro Roofing.  Thank you to everyone who attended last Thursday's Oxnard State of the City address with Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur! It was a full house at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach for the Mayor's presentation about the City's “Progress, Partnerships and Possibilities” that highlighted major infrastructure investments like the Rice Avenue bridge project, public safety initiatives, improving the Oxnard Employee Pipeline, his vision for Downtown Oxnard, and more. 
WVCBA is delighted to welcome Best In the West Plumbing, Inc. as a member! Since 2012, they have helped countless businesses and residences alike with the upkeep and maintenance of their indoor plumbing. Whether you require routine maintenance or emergency repairs, they are ready to tackle any challenge. Owner John "Damien" Kurten shares more about the business.
Oxnard Leadership Program's Class of 2025 explore history and creativity in Downtown Oxnard5/30/2025
On Friday, May 30, Oxnard Leadership Program's Class of 2025 donned their most comfortable walking shoes for "Downtown Oxnard History, Arts & Culture Day" cohosted by Class of 2022 OLP alumna Carolyn Mullin, Executive Director of Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, and Gary Blum, Superintendent of Heritage Square. History, art, and culture have the power to connect diverse communities and can be used to drive positive change and economic development. During the fun and educational daylong walking tour, the cohort explored the heart of Oxnard and the creative economy's impact while connecting with local leaders, business owners, artists, musicians, and more.  Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Business Expo on Thursday, May 29, at the Community Center in Camarillo! There were more than 40 local exhibitors ranging from nonprofits and healthcare providers to financial institutions and hotels. The event showcased our vibrant business community and offered free food and drink samples on "Restaurant Row," haircuts from The Boulevard Barbershop, axe throwing at The Mighty Axe's mobile unit, raffle prizes donated by exhibitors, and, of course, ample networking opportunities. We are incredibly grateful to Business Expo Sponsor E.J. Harrison & Sons, Media Sponsor Cumulus Media, and Ventura County Balloons for the awesome balloon arrangements!  WVCBA is delighted to welcome The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living as a member! The location was previously known as Pacifica and is now led by Onelife management team. They will celebrate the grand reopening of The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living in July 2025. Executive Director Jovany Guerra shares more.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome Chick-fil-A Camarillo Outlets as a member! They officially opened their doors on May 1, 2025, led by local Owner-Operator Thad Ewing, a veteran, businessman, and former Fire Captain. He shares more about Camarillo's first Chick-fil-A restaurant. 
WVCBA is delighted to welcome HR Force, Inc. as a member! HR Force was founded in 2020 by President & CEO Laura Martinez and provides businesses with strategic HR solutions, compliance and risk management, organizational development, and training. She invites all businesses to experience the difference with HR Force.  |
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