WVCBA recently welcomed Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center as a new member! Nate's Place's mission is to deliver targeted programs, healthy replacement activities, and peer support recovery coaching to teens and young adults (ages 13-25), to maintain sobriety and mental health in a safe, healthy manner.
Nate’s Place was founded in memory of Nate Rhoades, who sadly passed away at the age of 21 after a car accident on January 20, 2022. Get to know Juliann Laufer, our "Maven of the Month" brought to you by the WVCBA Women in Business committee. She represents Soroptimist International Oxnard (SIO) and Guild Mortgage.
The WVCBA recently welcomed Jubilee Legal as a new member! Jubilee Legal offers legal advice and assistance for dealing with debt. "I have a particular expertise in student debt, and I love to assist community members in any way possible," says Founder Sparky Abraham.
The WVCBA recently welcomed Integration Works Inc. as a new member! Integration Works is a licensed adult day program for individuals served by Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC), providing employment preparation and community integration training services with a focus on soft skills training, job matching, and paid internship development. Job Developer Ryan Gonzales shares more about their life-changing programs.
The WVCBA recently welcomed StretchLab Camarillo as a new member! StretchLab provides 1-on-1 assisted stretching and is on a mission to "Live Long" and help people do the things that they love, better. No two bodies are the same and no two stretches at StretchLab are the same. Owner Lauren Glick shares why leaving a career at the fire department led her to open this life-changing business.
The WVCBA recently welcomed Crumbl Cookies as a new member! Crumbl is a special go-to dessert for fans of all kinds - they’ve taken every dessert imaginable and packed it into perfect cookie form. Owner Michelle Zins shares why she felt compelled to bring the nation's fastest growing cookie chain to her hometown.
Get to know Mellany Arbues, our "Maven of the Month" brought to you by the WVCBA Women in Business committee. Mellany is Area Director of Operations for Sonesta Hotels and has been in the hospitality industry for 25 years. She supports six hotels, including Sonesta Select Camarillo, which graciously hosted the Women in Business July networking mixer.
Get to know Jay Ziebart, our "Maven of the Month" brought to you by our Women In Business committee. Jay is a nutritionist and a resident of Ventura County for over 20 years. At Plant Based for Life, she elevates people’s knowledge about nutrition and overall wellness practices.
We are pleased to welcome Advance Auto Parts as a member of the WVCBA community! They are set to open a new location in Oxnard during summer 2022 with several great events that will involve the community. General Manager Carlos Flores shares more about the business.
AlmaVia of Camarillo has been a trusted name in senior living and memory care in California for more than 20 years. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the WVCBA will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 24 at 4:45 pm. All are invited to attend this milestone celebration.
Our Member Spotlight this week comes from Cottage Urgent Care, which is now open from Camarillo to San Luis Obispo – including in the Oxnard Esplanade Shopping Center. Open every day, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., walk-ins are welcome or make your appointment online. Their goal is to offer complete care in just 45 minutes. Cottage quality. Urgent Care.
Our Member Spotlight this week comes from our monthly Business@Breakfast networking events, which feature a guest speaker and provide attendees with an opportunity to promote their businesses. Edith Campa of Ventura County Credit Union was selected to be highlighted in our newsletter, blog and social media. She also is on the WVCBA Board.
Get to know Pat McCollum, our "Maven of the Month" member spotlight this week brought to you by our Women In Business committee. She and her husband, Mike, own YOUR MECHANIC, an auto repair shop in Camarillo that they founded 34 years ago.
The WVCBA recently welcomed TeamLogic IT as a new member! Based in Camarillo with locations across the country, TeamLogic IT provides IT services for small and medium sized businesses. Owner Dana Profeta shares more.
The WVCBA recently welcomed STAKERLaw Tax and Estate Planning Law Corporation as a new member! The Camarillo-based law firm provides services for living trusts, probate and trust administration, estate planning, taxation, and business issues. The firm is dedicated to doing what is best for the client, not what is best for them. Attorney Antonio M. Rodriguez shares more.
Our Member Spotlight this week comes from our monthly Business@Breakfast networking events, which feature a guest speaker and provide attendees with an opportunity to promote their businesses. Bruce Holley of Kirby Auto Group is the event emcee and was selected to be highlighted in our newsletter, blog and social media. He also is on the WVCBA Board.
Get to know Anthony Luna of Heartland Payment Systems. He's our "Maven of the Month" member spotlight this week brought to you by our Women In Business committee.
We recently welcomed LED Partnership back as a member of the WVCBA community! Sid Pelston, Managing Director of LED Partnership and the Alliance for Energy Efficiency, has guided companies nationally since 1976 to reduce energy cost and maximize rebate opportunities. For buildings that have not yet upgraded their lighting from old-generation lighting to LEDs, this is the perfect opportunity. Rebates can provide LEDs at no cost or at such low cost that energy savings cover the cost in a few months.
The WVCBA recently welcomed True Path Loans as a new member! TPL has a new branch in Oxnard and specializes in residential and commercial real estate loans. They are committed to providing their customers with mortgage services that exceed their expectations. Branch manager Jerry Avila shares more about the business.
OneLegacy is pleased to be a member of the West Ventura County Business Alliance. As Southern California’s federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization, OneLegacy is the bridge to life for millions in Southern California – working to facilitate donation between hundreds of hospitals and transplant centers and saving more than 1,660 lives each year. We know that joining the Alliance will be a great way for us to continue to stay in touch with the greater Ventura community.
We’re looking forward to sharing all of the work OneLegacy is doing to constantly innovate and save more lives each year – helping more people continue to leave a legacy of life. We look forward to working with the Alliance on its initiatives and to sharing the remarkable benefits that come to our communities from the simple act of registering to be an organ donor. To learn more about organ donation and OneLegacy’s lifesaving work throughout the Ventura and greater Southern California region, click here. The WVCBA recently welcomed Nancy D. Mendez Law P.C. as a new member! Attorney Nancy D. Mendez started the business in June 2021 when she saw a need in the community for a fresh take on legal issues in estate planning and business consulting. NDM Law specializes in estate planning for all families, big and small, in all walks of life to build and protect legacy wealth.
What products or services do you provide? Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, Grant Deeds, Realty Trusts, Probate How and when did the business get started? NDM Law was started in June 2021. Nancy D. Mendez realized that so many attorneys did not mirror the innovative, changing world. In fact, Nancy herself did not mirror the typical image of a traditional attorney. So she created a firm that answers the need for a fresh take on legal issues in estate-planning and business consulting--with the flexibility this changing world needs. NDM Law specializes in estate planning for all families, big and small, in all walks of life to build and protect legacy wealth. What is the company's mission or motto? NDM Law strives to educate families to understand the importance of estate-planning and protecting the assets people gain through hard work and sacrifice. Its all for nothing if the legacy you worked hard for to give to future generations is lost to probate. With NDM Law, this does not have to be a painful, daunting confusing process. This is the 21st Century. Efficiency and innovation is everything. What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors? The attorney at NDM Law speaks fluent Spanish. No middle man, no interpreter, no mixed messages or broken Spanish. The Spanish language is part of Nancy's culture, and thus, part of her firm. Why did the business choose Camarillo/Oxnard/Ventura County as its location? Ventura County is Nancy's home. She wouldn't see herself practicing anywhere else. How can the community help the business? The community can help the business by advocating the importance of learning about estate-planning. CONTACT: Nancy D. Mendez Law P.C. 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 300 Oxnard, CA 93036 Nancy D. Mendez, Attorney: (805) 500-8513 Nancy@NDMendezlaw.com www.ndmendezlaw.com The WVCBA recently welcomed Aranda Accounting & Tax Services as a new member! Owner Liz Aranda and her team of accountants are highly trained, have hands-on expertise and continue to seek professional advancement in their field. To serve you or your business, they are up-to-date on the latest versions on Quickbooks and tax software and taxes in general. They look forward to building lasting friendships and working on projects together for the benefit of the community.
What products or services do you provide? *Accounting *Bookkeeping * Corporate, business and personal taxes *Sales Tax *Payroll *Tax planning *ITINs *IRS letters *Business coaching *Business Consultant How and when did the business get started? My humble beginnings started 30-some years ago in my home serving my community with my expertise in bookkeeping, accounting, tax and financial needs. They welcomed me with open arms and inspired me to build ties and work closely with them… thus Aranda Accounting was born. We are a team of accountants who are trained and continue to seek professional advancement in our field. I commit myself and my business to give the most beneficial service with maximum professionalism and assurance that business is done right and in the right hands. What is the company's mission or motto? We commit our resources, knowledge and expertise in helping our business community empower themselves financially. What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors? Serving the community with professionalism. We build trust that business is done right and in the right hands. Why did the business choose Ventura County as its location? Ventura County has been our home and community, and gave me the chance to grow as a business woman. Are there any new or upcoming projects/products/events/etc. you can tell us about? We will be moving to our new office in the Professional building. CONTACT: Aranda Accounting & Tax Services Ph: 805-365-1040 Email: liz@arandaaccounting.com www.arandaaccounting.com We recently welcomed Charles Allison State Farm Agency as a member of the WVCBA community!
Charles Allison has been with State Farm since 1997 where he started as a team member and then became an agent in 2004. He fell in love with the job and decided that it's what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He is very passionate about his business and loves to build personal relationships with his customers. He loves helping people prepare for the future and recover from the unexpected, from car accidents to house fires; from saving for college to planning for the future. He will always be there to help his customers with their financial needs and concerns. Born in Peru, Charles' mother is from Saudi Arabia and his father from England. He studied at Florida International University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in business. His favorite thing to do outside of work is spend quality time with his family, As a business owner and a father of three beautiful kids, he understands what it's like to have a busy schedule, but he also knows the importance of knowing that his family is always protected. His team is ready to handle your insurance stuff so that you have one less thing to worry about and more time to enjoy with your loved ones while knowing that they are well taken care of. His team specializes in: Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life Insurance, Business insurance, Commercial Auto Insurance, Workers Comp Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Surety & Fidelity, and much more. CONTACT www.charleseallison.com (805) 604-0900 705 N. Oxnard Blvd, Suite 101 Oxnard, CA 93030 We recently welcomed FC Mortgage Consultants as a WVCBA member! Broker/realtor Graciela "Cessy" Figueroa founded the business in Oxnard in 2005 and is driven by the company's mission of "service beyond sale." Her team looks forward to assisting you with your real estate mortgage loans, prequalification to purchase, refinance and reverse mortgage needs.
What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors? Practice of the Golden Rule, commitment and dedication to people in need of our services. This is where I live and I would love to help my community shine over all other counties. Are there any new or upcoming projects/products/events/etc. you can tell us about? I always have seminars, whether for two or 20 people. I love to give knowledge to our clients because knowledge is power. I do my projects and seminars as needed. How can the community help the business? Word of mouth is very important in all businesses. It’s more than how the community can help me; it’s how can I help my community? That is the question. Please add any additional details or information you want readers to know. I am a Peruvian immigrant. When we were little, my parents brought me and my two brothers to this beautiful country where we were told we can live the American Dream and this is the country of opportunities. And you know what? They were impeccable statements that were so true. I want to tell everyone.... si se puede! Get to know Irene Nishinaka, a Camarillo resident for over 35 years, and an independent, local business owner representing Aflac. She's our "Maven of the Month" member spotlight this week brought to you by our Women In Business committee. You can contact Irene at (805) 402-6611 or via email at irene_nishinaka@us.aflac.com.
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