One of our signature publications is our annual Business & Community Guide, a valuable resource for visitors, residents, and those interested in relocating to our area. 

Advertising sales are open for the West Ventura County Business Alliance's 2021-22 Business & Community Guide. One of the many benefits of uniting the Oxnard and Camarillo Chambers of Commerce is that our two guides will become one publication that includes Oxnard and Camarillo, and will be distributed throughout both cities.

From full-page ads and advertorials to enhancing your directory listing, there are options for every budget.

Advertising sales are open until July 2 for the 2021-2022 edition and there are options to fit every budget. Ensure your business stands out in the directory by enhancing your listing, or put the spotlight on your business with a full-page color ads. There also are a limited number of "advertorials" available for which our team will work with you to develop a full-page feature article to advertise your business. Learn more about advertorials and view examples>>

​Prime advertising spots go fast, so don’t delay. Contact Cece Adame today to reserve your space. 

One of the exciting benefits of uniting the Oxnard and Camarillo chambers is opening up more committee opportunities for members. For many years, the Camarillo Chamber has had a Latinos in Business Committee, and members from the Oxnard Chamber are invited to participate.

The chair of the committee is Yaretd Alcantara of Glamour Studio and the vice chair is Heaven Luna of Luna Beauty & Wellness. The committee  meets the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am. For now, you may visit the Camarillo Chamber's website to view the event calendar and register for upcoming meetings.

What are the goals of this committee?
The purpose of our committee is to provide education, mentorship, and networking in order to prompt the growth of business and foster entrepreneurship.
 
Why should a member join this committee?
According to the 2019 estimates by U.S. Census Bureau, about 43% of Ventura County and about 26% of the 70,000 population of Camarillo are Latinos. It is important to broaden our networks and knowledge and be involved with our community. You do not have to be Latino or speak Spanish to join. We welcome all!
 
What impact does this committee have within the Chamber and surrounding community?
We provide education, mentorship, and networking in order to create a bridge amongst members and our local Hispanic Market.

At its meeting on Monday, April 12, the Oxnard Chamber's Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) received an update from with lobbyist Fred Main on California politics and legislation straight from Sacramento. Main is a partner with Clear Advocacy LLC and provides services to the Tri-County Chambers Alliance, which covers Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Despite the focus on reopening the state, legislators are busy processing about 2.000 bills that were introduced this year. Legislation seems to be moving faster through the Capitol this year, according to Main.

Other items of discussion included: 

• There are now 22 bills on the CalChamber's Job Killer list. The Oxnard Chamber has added its name to most of the opposition coalitions on those bills. A new measure recently surfaced that would require buffer zones around warehouse uses that the Chamber is currently looking into. Such legislation could have an impact on the development of the Sakioka Farms project and operations at or near the Port of Hueneme.
• The BAC also received a progress report on how the retail cannabis permits were moving along in Oxnard. Nine of the 16 total approved applicants are under review.
• The cities of Oxnard and Camarillo are looking at joining other Ventura County cities that have implemented Styrofoam food takeout container bans. More to come on this.

The next virtual BAC meeting is Monday, May 10, at noon. All members are welcome to attend; those who want to advocate for the rights of local businesses are invited to join the committee. Contact Nancy Lindholm for the meeting dial-in information.

One of the exciting benefits of uniting the Oxnard and Camarillo chambers is opening up more committee opportunities for members. For many years, the Camarillo Chamber has had a Women in Business Committee, and women professionals from the Oxnard Chamber are invited to participate.

The chair of the committee is Jay Ziebart of Plant Based for Life and the vice chair is Erin Samaniego of Mind Master. The committee  meets the third Wednesday of every month at noon. For now, you may visit the Camarillo Chamber's website to view the event calendar and register for upcoming meetings.

What are the goals of this committee?
The Women in Business Committee is dedicated to empowering women to thrive professionally and personally and to create opportunities for women to work together and build relationships that will improve the economic vitality and quality of life in our region.

Why should a member join this committee?
To connect with women professionals in the community and participate in planning and discussions for
fulfilling the WIB committee mission. Women are a powerful force when they work together. Supporting
other women in their path to success helps all women succeed!

What impact does this committee have within the Chamber and surrounding community?
The Women in Business Committee is focused not just on networking, but in elevating women business
owner’s knowledge. An increase in knowledge benefits everyone through increased efficiency and
effectiveness in serving the community. We continued to connect women professionals throughout the
pandemic from the very beginning and did not miss one month of networking. Our events provide
connection and information that fulfill our mission.

We recently welcomed B & B Mensch Security, Inc. as a member of the Oxnard Chamber community!

The Thousand Oaks-based business is a veteran-owned consultant and management security company that is fully insured and licensed in California. They provide unarmed/armed uniformed agents and plain clothes agents, and specialize in Executive Protection, Estate/Residential Protection, Religious Institutions, Corporate Offices/Property, and Events. Visit their website to find out more.

What products or services do you provide?          
Unarmed and armed uniformed or plain clothes security agents
 
How and when did the business get started?      
Our security company initiated at the end of December 2019 but our cadre has an extensive 30+ years of experience in the security sector and military background which we have transition our expertise into the civilian security sector.
 
What is the company's mission or motto?            
Our commitment is to surpass your expectations with transparency and we are determined to protect the livelihoods you cherish with little to no disruptions. So, you can focus on what matters to you most.
 
What’s one thing the business is known for over its competitors?              
We believe in quality not quantity.  We provide trained and certified security agents. Not discarding the fact that we are an equal opportunity company that also provides training or commits to keep their guards trained year-round and as a result our clients receive quality services for a hassle-free lifestyle.
 
Are there any new or upcoming projects/products/events/etc. you can tell us about?      
Our CEO is currently taking extensive training on surviving, being proactive and reactive to an active shooter situation. By the beginning of July 2021, we should have an established training to offer our clients and any other facilities that are interested in this type of training.
 
How can the our community help the business? 
The community can help us by making everyone aware that we will soon offer active shooter training and it’s very difficult to promote this because no one likes to think of the fact that this could happen, but we need to be proactive not reactive. But, if needing to be reactive, what is the proper way to do so. We won't be able to save lives that could have been saved if this training would of been taken by more individuals prior to being in this type of devastating events.
 
What else should potential clients/customers know?
The purpose of our company is to help others by providing security services but also help those who are less fortunate and cannot afford security. As a supplement, we can give educational trainings for survival in case they are in a life-threatening situation.