Ventura Chamber of Commerce

GREEN TASK FORCE

In collaboration with the City of Ventura and local agencies dedicated to a "greener" environment,
the mission of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce Green Task Force is to empower the local business
community to work "green" through Chamber-led community projects and educational initiatives that
will positively impact the environment.

Guiding Principles

• Drive economic development through green principles and sustainability.
• Develop community-based projects and events to raise awareness and generate support for environmental concerns and sustainable practices.
• Create green business practices to be adopted and used by the Chamber and local businesses.
• Act as a central repository for information for local programs, events, projects, incentives, and resources related to environmental sustainability.
• Create green business tools and opportunities to educate and support local businesses. Increase Chamber membership through promotion of our vision for a "green" Ventura, with emphasis on attracting small emerging "green" businesses.

Our platform includes:

WASTE DIVERSION  |  WATER EFFICIENCY  |  ENERGY CONSERVATION
TRANSPORTATION  |  GREEN TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS  | 
PUBLIC EDUCATION & AWARENESS