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Last month, the 2024 Oxnard Leadership Program (OLP) covered everything from the land, sea and air for their sixth session of the year, Energy & Environment Day as they met with representatives throughout the day from Aera Energy, Western States Petroleum Association, Southern California Edison, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Weather Service. The agenda for the day was meticulously put together by Justin Campbell, Director of Remediation & Environmental Compliance Services for Catalyst Environmental Solutions, as well as 2018 OLP Alum.
Join the WVCBA and the Oxnard community in recognizing the people, businesses, and organizations that make Oxnard a great place to live, work and play. The 74th annual Oxnard Community & Business Awards will be held on August 15th at the Pacific View Tower Club in Oxnard.
OXNARD, Calif. – On June 14, 2024, the West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) hosted Mayor
John C. Zaragoza for the annual State of the City address. Over 200 attendees gathered to hear the Mayor’s updates on Oxnard's positive and balanced budget, which includes a $35 million surplus; significant investments in improving Oxnard’s streets; and the City’s plan to help businesses grow and thrive in Oxnard. The 2024 Oxnard Leadership Program officially crossed the halfway mark this past Friday with the conclusion of the jam-packed History, Arts & Culture Day, which was held all in Downtown Oxnard. There is never enough time in a single day to hit everything, especially in a city with such a rich and diverse history and culture like Oxnard, but they made the most of it. This day was made possible by the incredible efforts and dedication of Carolyn Mullin, Executive Director of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC) and Class of 2022 alum, and Gary Blum, Superintendent of Heritage Square and local historian, who were critical in planning and leading the day.
Last week the WVCBA's Women in Business committee hosted a Spring Mixer at Tierra Sur at Herzog Wine Cellars. The event brought together many individuals, (both men and women), from all around our business community to meet, network, and create connections.
Last week the West Ventura County Business Alliance welcomed Central Coast Laundry to Camarillo with their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Join the WVCBA and community members in honoring the people, businesses and organizations who make Camarillo the remarkable city it is. On July 25, the 57th annual Camarillo Top 10 Community Awards will be held at Spanish Hills Club. Every year it is amazing to learn about the awardees and all they do.
Here is the list of the 2024 honorees: WVCBA is pleased to welcome Central Coast Laundry as a new member! At Central Coast Laundry in Camarillo, their mission is to supply their clients with an above and beyond vibrant modern laundromat experience.
Get to know Gabriela Santana our "Maven of the Month" brought to you by WVCBA's Women in Business committee. Gabriela Santana, Loan Officer at Oxnard-based Guild Mortgage, is a highly experienced professional who specializes in helping her clients reach their home ownership goals and achieve financial growth. Here is what she has to say about her services in her own words.
Last week, CSU Channel Islands and WVCBA joined together to host the CSUCI Connection Breakfast. Members of the business and education communities came together to celebrate the University and highlight the impact it has on the region at large. The event began with networking opportunities for attendees, followed by Dr. Richard Yao's, the President of CSU Channel Islands, presentation of the State of the University address.
WVCBA is pleased to welcome StretchLab Camarillo as a new member! At Stretch Lab Camarillo, no two bodies are the same and no two stretches are the same. One-on-one stretching is about identifying tightness and imbalances in your body and customizing a stretch routine that is just for you. Their clients may come in with pain, tightness or specific focus areas, but they keep coming back and commit to their flexibility journey once they experience the freedom that comes with having a wider range of motion and flexibility.
Last month, the Oxnard Leadership Class of 2024 spent the day learning first-hand about the intricacies and complexities of transportation and land use within the City of Oxnard. The incredibly insightful day started off in the board room at Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) with presentations from Dave Nafie and Jannette Jauregui from the Ventura County Department of Airports Administration, Martin Erikson, Executive Director of the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), and Cynthia Duque, Director of Planning & Marketing for GCTD, as well as a tour of the GCTD facilities from Planning Manager Austin Novstrup. In the afternoon, the program moved across town to the Oxnard City Council Chambers where both City of Oxnard Housing Director Emilio Ramirez and Planning & Environmental Services Manager Joe Pearson II went into detail about their worlds in relation to land use, with the day ending on a tour of upcoming development projects around Downtown Oxnard.
On Monday, April 8, the Business Advocacy Committee received a presentation from Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen on the protentional impacts the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would have on city services if voters approve the statewide proposition in November. Mr. Nguyen and the city of Oxnard are strongly opposed to the measure.
The West Ventura County Business Alliance would like to congratulate all the women who were honored by the Pacific Coast Business Times' most recent list of Top 50 Women in Business. A number of the women who made the list are from businesses and organizations who are members of WVCBA.
Last Thursday evening, the new owners of Magnavino Wine Cellars, Kelly & David Rice hosted the WVCBA's Spring Business Expo and Mixer. Over twenty local businesses attended the show, showcasing new businesses, non profit organizations, and community steadfast members.
On March 11, the WVCBA Business Advocacy Committee received a presentation from the opponents of a rent control proposition that will appear on the November 5 California ballot. Here are the specifics of the measure.
Last week the West Ventura County Business Alliance extended a warm welcome to Oxnard Holistics as they join our vibrant community with their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.
The West Ventura County Business Alliance is pleased to congratulate Supervisors LaVere, Long, and Lopez on the March 5 Primary Election preliminary results. Although there are still votes to count, the results are quite comfortable for the incumbents.
Empowering Women in Business: Highlights from the WVCBA's Inaugural Women's Business Conference3/11/2024 On March 8, International Women's Day, CSU Channel Islands and WVCBA presented their inaugural Women's Business Conference. The conference brought together a diverse array of women (and men!) from various generations and backgrounds in the business world. WVCBA is pleased to welcome Schooley Mitchell of Los Angeles as a new member! At Schooley Mitchell, they help organizations increase their profits by saving them an average of 28% on their operational costs. Their objective advice and analysis ensure you are receiving exactly what your business needs, at the best price, and not paying for services you don’t need or use. Their services are independent of all vendors and act only with your best interests in mind.
Last week, the WVCBA hosted its Knowledge & Networking Lunch with Oxnard's City Manager, Alex Nguyen. Alex took center stage for an eye-opening session titled "Defiltering the Homeless Crisis." Held at the Residence Inn in Oxnard, the event commenced with networking and luncheon, followed by an intellectually stimulating discourse. With a focus on the burgeoning homeless crisis, not only prevalent in Oxnard but also echoing across the nation, Alex delved into California's dire struggle with its housing crisis.
Last week for Public Safety Day, the Oxnard Leadership Class of 2024 got a giant peak behind the curtain of the incredible men and women who work tirelessly to operate the public services which keeps this city and county safe. The jam-packed day included presentations from Oxnard Chief of Police Jason Benites, Public Defender Claudia Bautista, Sheriff's Commander Garo Kuredjian and Emergency Services Director Patrick Maynard, as well as tours of the Oxnard Police Department, OPD's Sturgis Annex, Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility and Office of Emergency Services. The highly insightful day was made possible by the masterful coordination of Tom Cady, WVCBA Board Member and Former Assistant Chief of Police of Oxnard.
WVCBA's Political Action Committee (PAC) has formally endorsed two candidates in the March Primary election for the Ventura County Board of Supervisor races. After reviewing the field of candidates, the PAC has endorsed incumbents Matt LaVere and Kelly Long in the races for District 1 and District 3, respectively. Supervisor Vianey Lopez is running uncontested for District 5.
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