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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.

Nation’s largest single-day food drive celebrates 20th anniversary, comes to Ventura County May 12

More than 8,000 canned goods will be used to construct the biggest and best structure from 20 different VONS teams

Veterans who are currently looking for employment are encouraged to attend the job fair at the 5th Annual Military Business & Community Expo.

The Human Services Agency of Ventura County (HSA), which coordinates the foster child program in the county, will be highlighting the urgent need for foster parents for teens, siblings and children with special needs during May.

Fifty-eight hotels, motels, inns and RV campsites in Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura have formed the Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) to attract overnight leisure and business visitors to the area. V

The Ventura County Ballet’s Cinderella performances will take place on Saturday, April 14 at 2 and 7 p.m at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way.

Vendor applications are now available for the 56th annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) to be held May 3 through 6 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Rd./23 Freeway) in Thousand Oaks.

The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB) is seeking nominations for its 2012 Annual WIB Awards.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is seeking sponsors for its 10th Annual It Just Takes One Breakfast on April 24, featuring a keynote address by Army veteran JR Martinez, winner of the last Dancing with the Stars Competition.

The 56th Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) will run from Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6 at its traditional location at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks. Organizers also have launched a new website.

The Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) and 790/KABC-AM are currently giving away three day, two night weekend get-aways from March 30 to April 1 in Ventura County's most unique and vibrant cities: Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is seeking sponsors for its 13th Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast. The event will take place May 3 at the Gilbert Sports Center at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

Agromin, the organics recovery company for more than 50 communities in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange counties, recycled 386,680 tons of organic material from residents and businesses in 2011, up from 379,792 in 2010.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of Pam Eddinger, Ph.D. to the board. She was officially appointed to a two-year term by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on February 14.

The first Ventura Business Conference & Expo, set for Thursday, November 8 at the Hyatt Westlake in Westlake Village, is seeking exhibitors.

FOOD Share, Ventura County’s only regional food bank, has received a $300,000 grant from the Amgen Foundation. The funding, to be distributed over a 2-year period, will be used to support food assistance programs throughout Ventura County.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its four branches serving communities in eastern Ventura County have kicked off their annual fundraising campaign.

The Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) has named five new members to its board of directors. Each will serve three-year terms.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of Melissa Rausch to the board. She was officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Five other current board members were reappointed.

Four community leaders have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme’s board of directors, helping to create an expanded, more diversified board.

A special needs class at Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo is experiencing the joys of gardening. A class of 12 autistic students in sixth through eighth grade is learning about planting, growing and harvesting a variety of vegetables.

The Simi Valley Family YMCA is selling Christmas trees now until December 23. Tree sale proceeds will help families in need participate in YMCA programs. The tree lot is run by volunteers from the Simi Valley Y's Men's Club, a service organization.

YMCAs in eastern Ventura County are hosting holiday winter camps that are sure to be filled with fun, games and wonderful memories. The camps coincide with winter breaks for area school districts.

A holiday get-together for Ventura County businesses hosted by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) will be held Wednesday, December 7 at The Tower Club in Oxnard. The event is sponsored by the Southern California Gas Company.

Ventura County-based law firm Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton, LLP (NCHC) announced that John M. Andersen has joined the firm as a partner and as chair of the firm's Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Group.

A survey of 200 attendees at the 41st Annual Business Outlook Conference presented by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) last week shows local businesses are seeing sustainability practices as a road to business success.

Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton, LLP has successfully renegotiated a new lease with its landlord, Hines, Inc. the real estate firm that owns 1000 Town Center in Oxnard.

The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB) knows that not all employment news is gloomy. A bright spot is the work being done by the WIB-supported employment professionals at Ventura County Job & Career Centers (JCCs).

Ventura County’s Community for a Clean Watershed is launching a new youth outreach campaign with Q104.7 FM to help reduce trash in the county's watershed.

The final list of breweries has been announced for the 25th Annual Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting celebration, Saturday, October 1 at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the Camarillo Airport (455 Aviation Dr.).

"Business S.O.S.--Sustainability, Opportunity, Success" is the theme of the 41st Annual Business Outlook Conference (BOC) presented by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA).

It's time for brews, brats and props as the Thousand Oaks Rotary Sunrise Club celebrates its 25th Annual Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting Celebration, Saturday, October 1, at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the Camarillo Airport.

Ventura County-based law firm Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton, LLP announced that Laura S. Withrow has joined the firm as a partner in its Employment & Labor practice group.

Acu-Lounge, a member of the “Community Acupuncture Network" (CAN), is welcoming autumn with free acupuncture treatments Sunday, September 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Camarillo (5800 Santa Rosa Road).

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform Friday, September 30, 2011 in the Fred Kavli theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County.

A long time YMCA executive who began with the organization as a volunteer and help launch the Simi Valley Family YMCA is retiring.

Ventura County renters facing eviction may be eligible for emergency funds to help them remain in their home or apartment.

Southeast Ventura County YMCAs are making sure everyone, young and old, have an opportunity to swim throughout the year starting with a full schedule of swim classes and programs in September.

"Our Community House of Hope," a nonprofit organization that will provide end-of-life care at no charge, is readying its first home to accept residents. It is seeking donated items and funding to make the house a home for the terminally ill.

Amgen and the Ventura County Community College District are the co-title sponsors of the 41st Annual Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) Business Outlook Conference.

The celery crop in Ventura County recorded a big jump in production in 2010, moving to the second largest crop in the county. Agromin delivered over 3,000 tons of its OMRI-listed Compost 100 last year to the county's celery growers.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County has announced the addition of four new board members, recently appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

A free disaster preparedness workshop for small businesses, "Ready to Resume," will be held on Wednesday, July 20 in Ventura County. It will provide participants the tools to prepare for unforeseen business disruption and disaster.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park is offering all 2011 high school graduates free self-defense classes. Classes meet every Friday in August from noon to 2:00 p.m. No YMCA membership is required.

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the recipients of the 2011 WIB Awards at its June 23 meeting.

Ventura County jobseekers will have the opportunity to be hired on the spot at the upcoming Job and Health Fair at the Housing Authority of San Buenaventura (995 Riverside Street, Ventura) on Wednesday, July 13.

Local author completes pictorial history of Ventura County Veterans in new book

Ron Meritt, president of Meritt International and Ölens Technology, created a market that grew from $0 to over $200 million in 18 months. He is the keynote speaker at “Manufacturing from Start to Success,” a free seminar on June 22 in Camarillo.

The Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) received a State Homeland Security sub-grant for $66,821 to develop a business disaster recovery program for the county.