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The Ventura Chamber of Commerce pursues economic partnerships
throughout the region, ensuring our business partners are able to
compete in the global market.
The Chamber works in partnership with the City of Ventura to provide
resources for businesses in an ever changing economy.
Understanding business needs and offering innovative, viable solutions
is part of the Chamber’s effort to improve business recruitment,
retention and expansion. Attracting high value jobs and businesses
to match our workforce and entrepreneurial community is our objective.
Being an advocate for potential commercial space, an efficient permit
approval process, affordable housing, services and pro-business
leadership is part of the Chamber’s purpose.
The Chamber continues to be engaged as the city initiates the
implementation of the General Plan and all of its components. The
Chamber membership strongly recommends that the implementation plans and
strategies to improve the process of getting development projects
through city hall be made top priority and we are ready and willing to
make this a reality.
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce actively works as your business
advocate! We continue to be the voice of business - speaking on
behalf of its member firms employing over 24,000 people.
While doing business in Ventura you may need many professional services.
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce proudly offers its business directory to
help accommodate your necessities. You may search our Business
Directory or follow these recommended categorical links:
Professional coaching
Promotional products
Financial Services
To learn more about business and the economy in Ventura we offer much
more information on Living in Ventura,
Business in Ventura,
Visiting
Ventura and local Governmental Representatives within our website.
If anything is missing please let us know and we’ll find it for you.
Below is a list of companies and programs you may need to help you do
business in the city of Ventura. If you need additional
information, please contact us by phone at: 805-676-7500 or by e-mail at
info@ventura-chamber.org.
To provide you with business support we would like to offer links to the
following:
America’s Schools - The
Ventura Chamber of Commerce, Ventura Commerce and Education Foundation
and the America's Schools Program have teamed up to help preserve the
environment and fund educational programs by recycling printer
cartridges and cell phones. 50% of all proceeds go to support its
programs and its membership. The other 50% goes to the America's Schools
Program to support K-12 schools across California. This program is
in partnership with and under the auspices of the State School Boards
Associations throughout the country.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) - The
Better Business Bureau system in the U.S. extends across the nation;
coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Since the
founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the
majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of
voluntary self-regulation and consumer education. The BBB's Core
Services include: Business Reliability Reports; Dispute Resolution; Truth-in-Advertising; Consumer and Business Education; and Charity Review.
City of Ventura - Looking to do
business in the City of Ventura? You've come to the right place! Ventura
City offers a wide array of business opportunities and services. From
agri-business to hi-tech, Ventura is home to a variety of nationally
known businesses. Striving to make ourselves different from other
Southern California communities, Ventura welcomes the entrepreneurial
spirit. If you are ready to jump right into
Economic Development
you may visit this department directly and learn about
Ventura Prospector.
You will have immediate access to in-depth location information on all
of Ventura's local commercial, industrial and retail properties for sale
or lease. Ventura Prospector users can view each location's
demographics, consumer expenditures, existing market synergy and
competition, business and workforce figures, traffic counts and local
proprietary data. Price, property description, brokerage company and
contact information are also provided
Employment Development Department (EDD) - Your
direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance,
disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information,
payroll taxes, and more!
Office Depot
- The Ventura Chamber of Commerce offers its members a unique discount
program through Office Depot. After registering through our office
you will be able to do all of your online, over the phone and in store
ordering as usual with a 15%-65% discount. Clicking on the link
will help you send an e-mail requesting more information. Someone
will contact you within 48 hours to help get you started.
Service Corp of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.) - SCORE "Counselors to America's Small
Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education
and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide.
SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA). SCORE's 10,500 volunteer counselors have more than
600 business skills. Volunteers are working or retired business owners,
executives and corporate leaders who share their wisdom and lessons
learned in business. Live Your Dream. SCORE Can Help. Take
advantage of SCORE's unbiased, confidential and FREE business advice.
SCORE volunteers can help you target your Business Plan attach score’s
sample business plan here, improve your marketing or increase your cash
flow.
Small Business Development Center (S.B.D.C.) - The Ventura County Small
Business Development Center provides small business owners with one-stop
access to free business consulting, planning, marketing and training
programs. Additionally, SBDC assists small business owners in achieving
their goals of growth, increased productivity, expansion and overall
success. Training opportunities for small businesses are available
through the Ventura College SBDC offices. SBDCs are programs
supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the
public on a non-discriminatory basis.
Technology Development Center (TDC) -
The mission of the Technology Development Center is to enhance the
employability of our students by providing innovative, competency-based
vocational training and professional certification for those wishing to
develop occupational skills leading to initial job entry, or to upgrade
skills leading to career advancement or retraining.
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
- Established by Executive Order in response to the mandate of the
federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, the Board assists the
Governor in setting and guiding policy in the area of workforce
development. WIB has developed three major priorities to be
supported by its ongoing work: “Promoting workforce education and
academic curricula that meets business and economic needs”, “Forming
partnerships in support of workforce issues”, and “Developing the Job &
Career Centers - an essential resource for job seekers and businesses.”
Chairman's Circle Members
