We would like to congratulate WVCBA member Armando Casillas from Montecito Bank & Trust for being a recipient of the Pacific Coast Business Times' Latino Business Awards! The 12th annual Latino Business Awards recognizes the work of Latinos who live in Santa Barbara and other neighboring cities for creative work that has led to the betterment of the community and formation of job opportunities.

Get to know Lindsey Carnett, our "Maven of the Month" brought to you by the WVCBA Women in Business committee. Lindsey is CEO & President of Marketing Maven, an integrated marketing agency based in Camarillo. She was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the 2022 Camarillo Top Ten Awards.

Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc., a leading provider of exceptional real estate services with over 37 years of history, hosted the Grand Opening of their newest office location in Camarillo on May 11 offering a celebratory event with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, music, and an opportunity to win over $2,500 in giveaways.  Real estate industry professionals were invited to attend and tour the new office space, meet the Pinnacle owners and team, and learn more about the brokerage's commitment to providing exceptional real estate services.

​WVCBA recently welcomed ​Investec Real Estate Companies as a new member! ​Investec is on a mission to identify, cultivate and develop outstanding real estate opportunities for its investors. One of its current projects is the Central Plaza redevelopment in Camarillo at the northeast corner of Arneill Road & Ponderosa Drive. 

​WVCBA recently welcomed The Beach Cabana Rentals as a new member! The Beach Cabana Rentals takes the hassle out of going to the beach by renting beach equipment like a lux cabana, cooler, chairs and more. They set it up so you can have a stress free and relaxing day at the beach. "We hope to be welcomed by the community with open arms and to continue serving you for years to come," says Gladys Frosaker, Manager/Owner, who launched the business in January 2023. 

​Get to know Kat Miranda, our "Maven of the Month" brought to you by the WVCBA Women in Business committee. She is Chief Innovations and Sustainability Officer at Oxnard Pallet Company, which you've probably driven by many times at the corner of Pleasant Valley and 5th Street. They are a family-owned, full-service pallet provider offering quality new, used, food-grade and export pallets.