A letter from our CEO: City Council Rejects Sales Tax Increase – A Win for Ventura’s Business Community
Dear Ventura Chamber and Community Members, I want to share an important update from last night’s Ventura City Council meeting. After significant discussion, the Council voted 4–3 against placing an additional one‑cent sales tax increase on the November ballot. (Councilmembers Campos, Mangone and Schumacher for the increase and Mayor Sanchez Palacios, Deputy Mayor Halter and Councilmembers McReynolds and Duran against the increase). This outcome reflects many of the concerns our Chamber Board
SEEAG's Free ''Farm Day Every Day'' At Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore – June 27
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is hosting a free, family-friendly "Farm Day Every Day" tour at Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore, Saturday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Visitors will get a behind-the-scenes tour at one of the region's premier wholesale nurseries. For more than 50 years, Otto & Sons Nursery has been growing hundreds of varieties of roses, perennials, edibles, and fruit trees for garden centers, landscapers and homeowners. Guests will take a guided
Ventura Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Announces Key Endorsements for 2026 Election Cycle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ventura Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Announces Key Endorsements for 2026 Election Cycle Ventura, CA — May 18, 2026 — The Ventura Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (ChamberPAC) today announced its endorsements for three critical local and state races, supporting candidates the organization believes will champion policies that strengthen Ventura’s business climate, promote economic growth, and enhance the region’s long‑term
Community Colleges of Ventura proudly celebrates more than 5,000 graduates during 2026 commencement ceremonies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Colleges of Ventura proudly celebrates more than 5,000 graduates during 2026 commencement ceremonies Graduates prepare to serve Ventura County communities through careers, continued education and community leadership CAMARILLO, Calif., May 22, 2026 — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) this week celebrated the achievements of more than 5,000 graduates during commencement ceremonies held across its three colleges: Moorpark College, Oxnard College and
SEEAG Seeks Sponsors For Its August 16 Summer Celebration To Honor Local Farmers And Support Ag Education
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is seeking sponsors for its 2nd Annual Summer Celebration to support cost-free agricultural education and local farming. The Summer Celebration will be on Sunday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Vega Vineyard & Farm in Buellton. Guests will enjoy a fresh, farm-to-table brunch crafted by Vega, featuring produce grown on-site and throughout northern Santa Barbara County. Guests will learn how SEEAG’s programs connect students and communities to
Ventura College Foundation Distributes A Record $1,037,741 In Scholarships
For the fourth consecutive year, the Ventura College Foundation distributed a record amount of scholarship funding to students. A total of $1,037,741 in scholarships was awarded to students during the foundation’s 37th Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony, May 16, at the Ventura College Sportsplex Field. The foundation presented 537 scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. Of the amount awarded, $932,860 went toward general scholarships, $42,313 supported career education and $10,068 went for
The 110-Foot Tall Ship Mystic Whaler Will Make Waves Along California’s Central Coast As It Arrives at Ventura Harbor Village May 20, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Bejeckian/SA/SB Public Relations 626-232-3040/sbejeckian@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 110-Foot Tall Ship Mystic Whaler Will Make Waves Along California’s Central Coast As It Arrives at Ventura Harbor Village May 20, 2026 Iconic Schooner Invites Visitors To Experience Dockside Tours & Nautical Activities VENTURA, Calif. – May 2026 – Anchors aweigh! Hoist the sails and step back in time aboard the Mystic Whaler, a 110-foot, two-masted schooner modeled after
Ventura College Closes Centennial Year With 2026 Commencement Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVentura College Closes Centennial Year With 2026 Commencement CeremonyTwo-Time Paralympian Anastasia Pagonis and Ventura College alumnus and journalist Desmond Shaw to participate in milestone ceremonyVentura, Calif. — Marking 100 years of transforming student lives in Ventura County, Ventura College is preparing to close its centennial year with a ceremony befitting the milestone. This ceremony, taking place Friday, May 22 on the Ventura College campus, will feature distinguished
Scholarship Winners of SEEAG’s First “Fields of Innovation in Agriculture Research Competition” Selected
Winners of the first Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) “Fields of Innovation in Agriculture Research Competition” were selected on May 2.High schoolers in grades 10 through 12 from 6 different schools interested in applying STEM solutions to agricultural problems participated in the six-week, guided online competition. The competition culminated in an in-person final showcase at CSU Channel Islands, held alongside the 18th Annual CSUCI Student Research Conference. “By bringing SEEAG’s
News Release: Amplifier One Launches - Vendor-Neutral Technology Advisory Firm for Central Coast Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Justin Wilson, Founder Amplifier One justin@amplifierone.com 805.250.6301 amplifierone.comSan Luis Obispo Founder Launches Vendor-Neutral Technology Advisory Firm for Central Coast Businesses Amplifier One offers IT, telecom, and cybersecurity guidance at no cost to clients — a model long common in real estate and financial services, but rare in business technology SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — April 28, 2026 — Justin Wilson, a longtime IT infrastructure leader whose
