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Local agency highlights the importance of public works, expresses gratitude to hundreds of employees

Farmers Insurance and Montecito Bank & Trust team up with Ventura County post offices for the nation’s largest single-day food drive to fight hunger in the community

Weeklong food and funding drive by Ventura County faithful to take place April 22-27

SIMI VALLEY, CA – Ventura County’s largest independent brokerage, Troop Real Estate, announced that Patti Hepple has rejoined the company in a new role, as the Director of Dispute Resolution.

Inspired by the Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org), Local Collaborative Attorneys, Divorce Coach and Financial Expert Unite in Helping Women and Men Navigate “Untying the Knot”

A new career-focused website featuring a wide range of resources to help young people get ready for the job market has been launched by the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County.

Local food bank is one of 122 across nation to participate, has potential to win $45,000 grant if voted as Top...

VENTURA, CALIF.--"Beauty," a new awareness campaign by the Ventura County Community for a Clean Watershed, will get underway next week.

A new Conejo Valley Days (CVD) tradition is starting at this year's festival, Applications are now available for the first annual Conejo Valley Days Outhouse Races. The races will take place Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. at CVD.

In less than a year, Harrison Industries collected more than 700 tons of food waste from restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other businesses in Ventura County with Agromin turning the waste into compost.

The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB) is seeking nominations for its 2013 Annual WIB Awards. The selected winners will have shown exemplary commitment to advancing workforce development in Ventura County.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of Ed Summers and Dr. Roger Rice to its board. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors officially appointed them on February 5.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its four branches serving communities in eastern Ventura County are kicking off their annual fundraising efforts the beginning of February.

American Luxury Limousine is now offering transportation to customers outside it's usual Ventura County, San Fernando Valley area. The excellent service and exceptional vehicles will now service the greater Los Angeles area as well as Orange County.

Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale with its 17th Annual Celebration of the Whales offering daily excursions.

Business, community leaders and teams rally together to build 6-foot-tall trees made of canned goods to benefit FOOD Share

FOOD Share’s newest and youngest team of partners to support the regional food bank’s annual holiday Tackle Hunger campaign

Award recipients to be announced at Resource Conservation District awards luncheon, Nov. 7

Gus Sanchez will accept “Distinguished Community Leader of the Year” award, has worked for Republic Services since 2006

The Industry Showcase and Variety Competition Prepares another Year of Family Fun and Entertainment in Support of Community Arts Education.

Local agency highlights the importance of public works, expresses gratitude to hundreds of employees

Farmers Insurance and Montecito Bank & Trust team up with Ventura County post offices for the nation’s largest single-day food drive to fight hunger in the community

Weeklong food and funding drive by Ventura County faithful to take place April 22-27

SIMI VALLEY, CA – Ventura County’s largest independent brokerage, Troop Real Estate, announced that Patti Hepple has rejoined the company in a new role, as the Director of Dispute Resolution.

Credential ensures most current knowledge of international trade markets.

Inspired by the Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org), Local Collaborative Attorneys, Divorce Coach and Financial Expert Unite in Helping Women and Men Navigate “Untying the Knot”

A new career-focused website featuring a wide range of resources to help young people get ready for the job market has been launched by the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County.

The Gene Hass Foundation today announced donations totaling more than $200,000 in its first grants awarded for the 2013 year.

Local food bank is one of 122 across nation to participate, has potential to win $45,000 grant if voted as Top...

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Five city council members from throughout Ventura County recently joined the board of directors of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County.

VENTURA, CALIF.--"Beauty," a new awareness campaign by the Ventura County Community for a Clean Watershed, will get underway next week.

A new Conejo Valley Days (CVD) tradition is starting at this year's festival, Applications are now available for the first annual Conejo Valley Days Outhouse Races. The races will take place Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. at CVD.

In less than a year, Harrison Industries collected more than 700 tons of food waste from restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other businesses in Ventura County with Agromin turning the waste into compost.

New program offers prototype modeling and feasibility assessments for new products

The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB) is seeking nominations for its 2013 Annual WIB Awards. The selected winners will have shown exemplary commitment to advancing workforce development in Ventura County.

The Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County will utilize $25,000 of its Wells Fargo grant to assist local manufacturing businesses.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of Ed Summers and Dr. Roger Rice to its board. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors officially appointed them on February 5.

Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long will serve as the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County’s 2013 board chair with Sim Tang-Paradis of City National Bank as vice chair.

Ellen Brown, regional manager of Volt Workforce Solutions, was named 2013 board chairperson of the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA). She takes over the helm from outgoing chair Bill Camarillo, president and CEO of Agromin.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its four branches serving communities in eastern Ventura County are kicking off their annual fundraising efforts the beginning of February.

American Luxury Limousine is now offering transportation to customers outside it's usual Ventura County, San Fernando Valley area. The excellent service and exceptional vehicles will now service the greater Los Angeles area as well as Orange County.

Regional food bank and The Collection at RiverPark’s first annual Can Tree Collection drive garners support from community, raised 57,000 pounds of canned food for hungry

Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale with its 17th Annual Celebration of the Whales offering daily excursions.

Gingerbread houses became popular way back in 19th century Germany. The tradition, which German immigrants brought to America, lives on in a big way at three Ventura County West hotels.

GenOn to sponsor contest for cheering Santa to the Sea runners along race route

The California Employment Training Panel recently awarded the EDC-VC $258,961 to support the nonprofit organization’s mission.

Business, community leaders and teams rally together to build 6-foot-tall trees made of canned goods to benefit FOOD Share

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of two new board members. Bruce Stenslie and Gregory Liu were officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on October 23, 2012.

FOOD Share’s newest and youngest team of partners to support the regional food bank’s annual holiday Tackle Hunger campaign

Ray Bowman, director of the Small Business Development Center of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, was among a select group of presenters at the 2012 Yangtze Mississippi Rivers Forum recently held in China.

Award recipients to be announced at Resource Conservation District awards luncheon, Nov. 7

Holiday food and funds drive launched off Oct. 30 with Kickoff Breakfast

"Business and Education: A Partnership for the Future" is the theme of the 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference (BOC) presented by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) on November 7 in Camarillo.

Ventura restaurant, Himalaya, to offer complimentary lunch, Oct. 21

Gus Sanchez will accept “Distinguished Community Leader of the Year” award, has worked for Republic Services since 2006

The Industry Showcase and Variety Competition Prepares another Year of Family Fun and Entertainment in Support of Community Arts Education.

The Small Business Development Center of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties announces the addition of Matthew McConville, principal of The Captree Company in Ventura, to its team of advisors.

Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County invites business owners to learn about workforce training at its free Manufacturers Forum.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of a new member to the board. Victor Anselmo, Jr. was officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

Ventura County's FOOD Share to receive portion of proceeds through seasonal promotion, Sept.24 - Nov. 25

Los Angeles radio station K-EARTH 101 is giving away six overnight mini vacations to winners during the week of September 24. The contest prizes, which include one-night stays at local hotels, is courtesy of the Ventura County Lodging Association.

The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks Sunrise is bringing back the family focus to its Oktoberfest this year. The 26th Annual Oktoberfest takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23 at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the Camarillo Airport.

Parents of Moorpark students in kindergarten through sixth grades can sign up their children for Conejo Valley YMCA after school child care. The child care programs take place on Moorpark campuses.

Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products made from organic material collected from Southern California communities, is accepting requests for field trips to its organics recycling facility in Oxnard.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the recipients of the 2012 WIB Awards at its annual meeting on June 28.

Ventura County facility trains new generation of industry professionals

CALIF.--Volt Workforce Solutions and the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) are teaming up to offer a 10-hour OSHA Essentials Training Course, June 20 and 21, at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo.

FOOD Share restocks shelves thanks to the help of Ventura County letter carriers

Annual Moorpark College Foundation scholarship program honors more than 150 students from memorial scholarships, organizations and department scholarships and foundations

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of four new members to the board. They were officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on April 24.