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WVCBA is delighted to welcome Massif Pictures, LLC as a member! Massif Pictures provides full-service production resources for businesses and corporations who are looking to elevate their marketing campaigns, and/or expand their internal marketing and communication. Producer Clea Montville-Wood shares more about the business.  On April 25, Oxnard Leadership Program's 2025 cohort experienced Education Day, to better understand how Oxnard’s education system creates learning environments for students (our future leaders and workforce) to understand their potential, achieve their goals, and succeed in careers that are, hopefully, in the community. Thanks to the generosity of Pegasus Transit, sponsor of Education Day, the group traveled by charter bus for visits to Rio Del Sol K-8 STEAM School, Channel Islands High School, and Oxnard College.  West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA), the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard, will host an important conversation about public safety at its quarterly Statement Series luncheon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Staybridge Suites Oxnard River Ridge. WVCBA’s Statement Series is designed to bridge the communities with overarching topics that are relevant to both.
WVCBA is delighted to welcome FirstLight Home Care as a member! FirstLight Home Care of Simi Valley opened in 2024 and serves all of Ventura County. President Scott Kuratsu shares more about the business.  WVCBA's quarterly networking breakfast was held on Wednesday, April 16, at Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) in Camarillo with more than 60 attendees. The guest speaker was Vanessa Valerio from Women's Economic Ventures (WEV), a nonprofit that has empowered women for over 30 years by providing small business and financial education resources. Thank you to AlmaVia of Camarillo for catering a delicious breakfast! The next Networking Breakfast will be held in July in Oxnard.  Photos: Ribbon Cutting for Tattoo Removal Clinic at Goodwill of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties4/22/2025 WVCBA celebrated the grand opening of the Tattoo Removal Clinic at Goodwill Industries of Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties on April 17, 2025. The free tattoo removal program specifically targets Ventura County residents with tattoos on visible areas, such as the face, hands, and arms. These tattoos are often associated with gang activity or human trafficking, and can hinder employment and personal well-being. Read coverage from the Ventura County Star: "Tattoo Removal Clinic in Oxnard aims to give locals a fresh start."  WVCBA is delighted to welcome 1122 Avenue Digital Solutions as a member! Through smart systems, AI assistants, and Virtual Assistant support, CEO Lori Lauron Wisdom helps entrepreneurs build businesses that work for them — so they can make more and live the life of freedom they deserve. She shares more about her small business.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome Puretec Industrial Water as a member! Puretec provides high-purity water solutions for industrial businesses, including deionized water service, water softening, reverse osmosis, mobile trailers, and many other high-purity water solutions. Marketing Director Elisia Choi shares more about the business.  Oxnard, Calif., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA), the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard, is celebrating the grand opening of the Tattoo Removal Clinic at Goodwill Industries of Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties. It is located at their corporate office at 1401 North Rice Avenue in Oxnard.
WVCBA is delighted to welcome Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys as a member! Omega Law Group is a personal injury law firm with 20 locations throughout California, including Oxnard. Marketing Manager Aaron Flohr shares more about the business.   Ventura County organizations join forces to connect businesses and low-cost/no-cost resource providers
Oxnard & Camarillo, Calif., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) is co-hosting “Building Bridges: Workforce Solutions for Business Success,” a complimentary, collaborative summit to help local employers tackle workforce challenges. The half-day event is a partnership with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, HR Force, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, and Ventura County Community College District. On March 21, Oxnard Leadership Program's 2025 cohort gathered for their third session, Transportation & Commerce Day, to better understand how each play a vital role in the city's economic growth. They met with leaders from the Ventura County Department of Airports, Gold Coast Transit District, Ventura County Transportation Commission, and The Collection at Riverpark. "It was fascinating seeing how each of the three institutions fit into the community, balancing relationships and constraints (government, financial, etc)," said one cohort member.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome ReadyWork Inc. as a member! ReadyWork is a staffing agency dedicated to bridging the gap between job seekers and companies in need of the right talent for their vacant positions. They have six locations in the U.S., including one in Oxnard. Business Development Manager Kathya Fuentes shares more about their mission.  On Thursday, March 20, Shake Shack officially opened its doors in Oxnard with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by WVCBA. The event was attended by Oxnard Mayor Luis McArthur, representatives from the offices of California Assemblymember Steve Bennett and County Supervisor Kelly Long, WVCBA Board Chair Dave Wellik and CEO Andy Conli. To celebrate, the restaurant gave out free totes to the first 100 customers and donated $1 from every sandwich sold to Food Share of Ventura County. Located at The Landing next to The Collection, hungry customers can opt to dine in, take out, or use the drive thru. This is the second Shake Shack location in Ventura County.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome United Parents as a member! United Parents is on a mission to provide resources to empower, strengthen and support parents and other caregivers who have youth and/or children with mental health, behavioral, and/or emotional disorders. "We understand and empathize with our clients because we've been there!" says Executive Director Melissa Hannah. Learn more about this Camarillo-headquartered nonprofit organization.  Press Release: Palmera at Camarillo Village celebrates its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony3/12/2025 The West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA), the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard, is celebrating the grand opening of Palmera at Camarillo Village by Williams Homes located at 530 S. Lewis Road in Camarillo.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome Guild Mortgage Company as a member! "Applying for a mortgage loan is a process and I enjoy walking every homebuyer through the process and journey," says Mortgage Loan Originator Kathy Gray (NMLS #238911). Unless she's traveling, Kathy lives and works in Ventura County, and is also licensed in Utah. She's also a 2017 graduate of the Oxnard Leadership Program.  Nearly 200 people convened for the 2025 Women's Business Conference last Friday, March 7, on the eve of International Women's Day. Hosted in partnership with CSU Channel Islands and held at the university's beautiful Camarillo campus, eight speakers were invited to inspire attendees to break through barriers to business, career, financial, and personal success. "We are proud that this conference is the only one of its kind in Ventura County, and that it unites people across generations and backgrounds to empower women in our business community," says WVCBA CEO Andy Conli.  For its second session, the 2025 Oxnard Leadership Program met with public safety officials to better understand the ongoing efforts to protect our communities. Public Safety Day also highlights the collaboration between agencies to keep residents and the community safe. The group visited Oxnard Police Department, Oxnard SWAT headquarters, a county jail, and the District Attorney's office. The entire day was coordinated by WVCBA Board Member Tom Cady, retired Oxnard Assistant Chief of Police and Owner of TKC Enterprises, a security services consulting firm.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome Shop For Fun-Dough as a member! Shop For Fun Dough is a community-driven program that unites local businesses and non-profits to create lasting, positive impact by encouraging individuals to turn everyday purchases into opportunities for philanthropy.  WVCBA is delighted to welcome Bernzott Capital Advisors as a member! Founded in 1994 in Ventura County, Bernzott Capital Advisors is a value-oriented, boutique investment advisory firm. CEO Mark Scott shares more about this local business.  Police chiefs discuss immigration enforcement during WVCBA Business Advocacy Committee meeting2/11/2025  At the February meeting of WVCBA's Business Advocacy Committee, Commander Eric Tennessen, Chief of Police for the City of Camarillo, and City of Oxnard Police Chief Jason Benites addressed business community concerns about local activity of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
WVCBA is delighted to welcome Truly Force Free Animal Training as a member! Founded 15 years ago by Owner and Animal Trainer Shannon Riley, the Ventura-based business offers online, hybrid, and in-person positive reinforcement dog training. She shares more about her small business.  |
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