The Ventura Chamber of Commerce works year round to support a strong local economy through its stewardship of city policy and business development.  From conception of development projects, through the approval process and into the future; safeguarding the vitality of existing business, business expansion and recruitment; it is indeed true that “we’re taking care of businessSM”

One of the best ways to become informed and involved is to join a division committee.  Currently the Business Development Division of the Board of Directors of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce has the following active committees and task forces:  Economic Development Committee, City Fees Task Force, City Budget Task Force, Key Executive Roundtable and issues focus groups as needed.  To learn more please contact President / CEO Zoe Taylor by e-mail at zoe@ventura-chamber.org or call 805-676-7500.

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At the local level we are playing an increasing role as the voice of business when advocating public policy changes that stimulate and sustain growth for business resulting in the creation and retention of jobs. The Chamber remains committed to having a productive working relationship with lawmakers fostering a positive employment climate that will support global class schools and an outstanding quality of life for the citizens of the City of Ventura.

The chamber hosts an annual Ventura Economic Outlook Breakfast to provide data on our city’s economic position and forecasts into the near future.  This event is in partnership with the Economic Forecast Project of UC Santa Barbara and the City of Ventura.  The UCSB Economic Forecast Project was established in 1981 by the Department of Economics.  It is now a research program of the UCSB administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement.  To review the document in its entirety click here: 2008 Ventura City Economic Outlook.

Each year our members are invited and encouraged to join the California and Ventura chambers at the California Business Legislative Summit in the Spring.  This two day trip to Sacramento is complete with business meetings with legislators and a conference with the governor.

To help members become involved with our election process you may find more information on our Governmental Representatives where we have provided you with information on city, county, state and federal representatives.  If you feel you want to become more involved with what is going on in our city please consider joining the Economic Development Committee.  For more information please contact Zoe Taylor by email zoe@ventura-chamber.com or call 805-676-7500.

If you would like to build your business by having contracts with government agencies make sure you visit How to Do Business with Public Agencies.  This full day experience with workshops and an exhibitors’ hall will demystify the process and share a unique and valuable opportunity for your business to become informed and connected.  This event is sponsored by the chamber’s  Ventura Commerce and Education Foundation.

The Ventura Chamber of Commerce has also compiled a Business Resource Center including support services, special programs and outside agencies to provide you with a comprehensive network of support.