·                  WHO: Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD), in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), Baker Hill, and Montecito Bank & Trust

·                  WHAT: "Foundations of Financing for Entrepreneurs" — a free workshop bringing together entrepreneurs, lenders, and economic development experts to help attendees navigate the funding landscape. The program includes a CEED (Community Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development) overview, a financing fundamentals presentation, a loan process walkthrough, and an entrepreneur spotlight. Space is limited to 30 participants.

·                  WHEN: Thursday, April 17, 2026 3 – 6 p.m.

·                  WHERE: HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center 555 Airport Way, STE A Camarillo, Calif.

·                  WHY: VCCCD's Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) is expanding access to business financing education for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in Ventura County, with a focus on underserved founders including veteran-, women- and minority-owned businesses.

·                  DETAILS: Members of the media are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. To register or for more information, visit hive.venturacounty.gov.

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Outreach and Marketing 

Ventura County Community College District 

communications@vcccd.edu