Partners and Business Resources

Economic Development Organizations

Economic Development Collaborative – Ventura County

The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (EDC-VC) is the business resource for companies of all sizes doing business in Ventura County. Established in 1996, EDC-VC promotes jobs and economic growth to maintain the county’s economic vitality through these key programs and services:

Business consulting and workshops
Loans
Manufacturing Outreach Program
G.E.T. Trade, the how-to on international trade

1601 Carmen Drive, Suite 215
Camarillo, CA 93010-3103
www.edc-vc.com/

Contact: Kelly Noble, Office Manager
(805) 384-1800, ext. 21
Kelly.Noble@edc-vc.com

Women’s Economic Ventures

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.

374 Poli Street, Suite 207
Ventura, CA 93001
Tel: (805) 667-8004
Fax: (805) 667-8059

Ventura County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Rapid Response Program

The Rapid Response Program identifies resources and services for businesses and their employees affected by downsizing due to company restructuring, closure or relocation. The Program provides quick and comprehensive information and services aimed at minimizing job losses for employers. When a business closure is necessary, the Program can work with the business to help its workers make transitions to new jobs. Program services are free to both employers and employees.

505 Poli Street
Ventura, CA 93002

Contact:
Theresa Salazar Vital, Program Administrator
(805) 652-7866
teresa.vital@mail.co.ventura.ca.us

Ventura Community College District and Ventura Unified School District Workforce Training

In addition to the WIB, employee training is available through the. Through a consortium of educational institutions, both organizations provide a range of services including design and delivery of customized professional development classes and workshops. To learn more about the educational and training opportunities available through both districts, contact or visit one of Job and Career Centers listed below.

Ventura College Job and Career Center
4274 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 654-6411

West Ventura Job & Career Center
701 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 585-6400