The Leadership Roundtable strives to achieve several goals during it's time including:

• Share international leadership expert, John Maxwell’s teaching regarding practical leadership strategies and how to apply in our local businesses;
• Focus our reading and roundtable discussion on a particular aspect of leadership based on one of John Maxwell’s 100 leadership books; and 
• Create new friendships, business support, and referral opportunities though shared discussion, and encouragement and challenges to each other in the group.

Why should a member join this committee?
We encourage members to join this group as we learn from leadership expert John Maxwell’s books as well as learn from each other based on real-life business successes and struggles related to our discussion topic. We develop personal, business and referral relationships with like-minded local business leaders, and have access to local business leaders in an advisory board type format. 

What impact does this committee have within the Chamber and surrounding community?
Maxwell’s thesis regarding leadership is that it is all about influence, so a focused roundtable discussion is an opportunity to learn, share and influence others to greater personal and business success and greater involvement and influence in our community. Another Maxwell thesis is that in order to grow our businesses, we need to grow ourselves which is the fundamental goal of our discussion roundtable - as we grow ourselves we grow our businesses, Chamber and community.
 
Any upcoming events that a member or the community shouldn't miss?
The Leadership Roundtable meets every third Tuesday of the month at 8am. Their next meeting is July 20. Register here: Leadership Roundtable 

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.