Business Forward is a collaborative effort with county and city economic development managers and the Workforce Development Board. These stakeholders are working together to provide services and support that businesses need to thrive.
Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite A-1, Camarillo, CA 93012
The Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade Program in partnership with the EDC-VC, and GET International Training provides one-on-one specialized consulting and a private tour of the Port of Hueneme to help businesses develop core international business skills.
Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite A-1, Camarillo, CA 93012
The National Association of Women Business Owner supports the growth of women business owners in Ventura County, serving the cities of Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Agoura Hills, and Oak Park.
The County of Ventura, along with its ten cities, is a state-designated Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). The purpose of the RMDZ is to help create local markets for the processing, manufacturing, and marketing of products made from recycled materials. Businesses are eligible for a variety of state and local incentives and assistance if they use recycled or reused materials to make products, or if they can make their products out of less material than they did previously.
Address: 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and a network of 12,000+ volunteers, they are able to deliver business consulting services at no charge or at very low cost.
The SBDC supports small businesses and start-ups through high quality, no cost counseling, and high quality, affordable training program. The SBDC is hosted by the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) and serves both Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite A-1, Camarillo, CA 93012
The US Veterans Business Alliance are centers of information, insight, and opportunity that veteran business owners and entrepreneurs can plug into to discover what they need to make that next deal profitable and something that can be leveraged for more business.
Address: Ventura Community Foundation Building, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite D , Camarillo, CA 93012
Ventura County Green Business (VCGB) is a part of the California Green Business Network (CAGBN), whose mission is to assist businesses to operate sustainably as well as profitably. VCGB works with local government agencies to provide assistance to small-to-medium sized businesses who chose to go through the process of becoming Green Certified. To be certified, participants must be in compliance with all environmental regulations and meet program standards for saving water, conserving energy, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste.
Address: 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009
WEV programs combine classroom training, capital and individual technical assistance to support the small business entrepreneur through start-up, stabilization and growth phases. Most services are provided in Spanish and English.
Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Suite K, Camarillo, CA 93012
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County provides employers with free employment services and recruiting, on-the-job training, skills enhancement, and customized training. Business consulting services include customized needs analysis, strategic planning and growth, management and marketing, and financial analysis.
Address: 2901 N. Ventura Road, Third Floor, Oxnard, CA 93036
