Business Development Organizations
Ventura College Institute for Community and Professional Development.
The Institute for Community & Professional Development is a "one-stop"
shop for community, workforce and professional development.
Economic Development Collaborative - Ventura County.
A regional public/private economic development organization, the EDC-VC
delivers programs that promote jobs and economic growth, and raise overall
productivity and incomes. As a true collaborative voice of Ventura County,
the EDC-VC is funded through contributions from the County of Ventura,
nine cities in the county and top-level private sector executives.
Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County.
The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County is the community's
single organization that has workforce development as its sole responsibility
and focus. The Board is dedicated to ensuring that all employers have
the work-ready employees they need and all potential employees have
the skills appropriate for employment. The Board integrates employment,
training, education, and business services for job seekers, workers
and employers.
Center for International Trade Development. The goal of the Oxnard Center for International Trade Development (CITD) is to enhance the competitive strength of California businesses in the international marketplace and to support international trade development. Their services are designed to assist small business owners expand their operation's profitability through engaging in international trade. Additionally, they help businesses interested in international expansion to navigate the complexities of importing and/or exporting.
Ventura County. Regulations and instructions and downloadable forms to register your business under a fictitious business name or doing business as (dba).
SCORE.
(Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a resource partner with the
U.S. Small Business Administration. Score is dedicated to aiding in
the formation, growth and success of small businesses.
Womens Economic Ventures.
Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) is a local, non-profit organization,
dedicated to helping women become economically self-sufficient through
entrepreneurship and career development. WEV provides opportunities
for entrepreneurs in the areas of training, access to capital &
business services.

