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On March 20, members of the 2026 Oxnard Leadership Program (OLP) experienced a day-long walking tour of Downtown Oxnard focused on the area's rich history and recent California Cultural District designation. Coordinated by OPAC's Carolyn Mullin (OLP 2022 graduate) and Gary Blum of Oxnard Downtowners, the session highlights downtown’s past and future possibilities, and connects with leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs influencing our creative economy. 
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Thank you to the elected officials, WVCBA Board members, Ambassadors, members, and Port Hueneme's city officials and business community for gathering at Port Hueneme City Hall on Wednesday, March 18, to celebrate our new partnership to be the city's official chamber of commerce. "This partnership is a win-win," said WVCBA Board Chair Natalie Yanez. "The City of Port Hueneme is open for business and we are here to support and advocate for that."  *This story will be updated when the WVCBA makes new endorsements in the 2026 primary election. The mission of the WVCBA's Political Action Committee (PAC) is to seek out, evaluate qualifications of, and endorse candidates for public office who support the ideals of our free enterprise system. The PAC evaluates candidates for local, county and state offices, and hosts candidate forums for local and state elections. The PAC is comprised of current members of the Board of Directors.   From ribbon cutting ceremonies to Bowls of Hope, we've connected with so many community members at wonderful events as we speed toward spring!
The Oxnard Leadership Program 2026 cohort spent Public Safety Day with the Oxnard Police Department (OPD), Ventura County Sheriff's Department and the District Attorney, and included the program's first-ever tour of Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula. The session was led by coordinator Tom Cady, retired Oxnard Assistant Chief of Police, WVCBA Board Member, and Owner of security services consulting firm TKC Enterprises.  Press Release: West Ventura County Business Alliance forms partnership with City of Port Hueneme1/30/2026 The West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the City of Port Hueneme. Through the partnership, WVCBA will help promote Port Hueneme businesses and City initiatives, host networking events and business forums in the community, and provide advocacy on issues that affect local employers.
The Oxnard Leadership Program reached a significant milestone by welcoming its 10th cohort this month. The 16 participants in the Class of 2026 connected for the first time at a welcome reception on January 14 held at Wagon Wheel Brewing Company and again for Session 1: Government Day a week later.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome S.L. Leonard & Associates as a member! From the Camarillo Library to Food Share to affordable housing, they manage capital improvement projects by assembling and managing a purpose-built team of designers, consultants and contractors from concept through occupancy. Gary Siroky, Principal, shares more about the business.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome Right at Home Simi Valley as a member! They provide non-medical in-home care services, including companionship, personal assistance, and homemaker support. Their service areas include Camarillo, Somis, Moorpark, and Simi Valley, and they also can provide service in Fillmore and Santa Paula. President/CEO Sacha Butts shares more about the Veteran-owned-and-operated business, including her very personal reason for opening Right at Home Simi Valley.  On Wednesday, November 12, graduation was held for the ninth cohort of the Oxnard Leadership Program. The ceremony took place at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, thanks to the museum's Executive Director Doug Riffenburgh from the Class of 2024. Friends, family, alumni, County of Ventura Supervisor Vianey Lopez, and Oxnard Leadership Advisory Committee members were on-hand to celebrate the 13 members of the Class of 2025 who completed the 10-session, 10-month program.   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!” 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.  |
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