Photo by Debbie Walton courtesy of Ventura County Business Women (VCBW).
Ventura Area Member Network Closes Spring Season with Final Events Before Summer Break
VENTURA — Ventura County Business Women (VCBW), the county’s fastest-growing professional women’s network with over 6,600 members, announces its June 2026 event lineup designed to support women entrepreneurs through authentic connection, strategic collaboration, and personal empowerment.
With a diverse range of in-person and virtual opportunities, June’s calendar offers businesswomen across Ventura County multiple touchpoints for networking, skill development and community building—from signature morning networking events and a brand-new pop-up gathering in Ojai to an expert panel experience.
Ventura County Business Women will pause programming in July for Summer Break. Events resume in August 2026. Members and community followers are encouraged to stay connected on Instagram and Facebook @venturacountybusinesswomen for updates. Following are all of the VCBW featured events in June 2026.
JUNE 2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
VCBW Coffee & Connection
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 • 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road in Ventura
Cost: Free for Ecosystem Members • $15 Guest Pass
Join VCBW for the final Coffee & Connection of the spring — and the final one before Summer Break. This gathering carries a different kind of energy: a moment to reconnect, celebrate first-half growth, reflect on where you’ve been, and step intentionally into the season ahead, surrounded by women who truly see, support, and expand one another.
Exhibitors include: Annelore Obraza of Ojai Native Skincare, Mariekie Quinn of MQ Admin Services, and Anna Santiago of Santiago and Company Catering. Coffee & Connection is open to members and non-members. Register at: www.venturacountybusinesswomen.com/vcbwcalendar/jun-candc
VCBW Marketing Power Hour
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Virtual Event
Cost: Free to Ecosystem Members • $25 Guest Pass
Theme: Priorities + Time & Energy
In a season where there is always more to do, this session helps cut through the noise and get clear on what actually matters. VCBW founder Tawney Noriega and Kristen Fickeisen of Ko-Create Marketing will help attendees focus on identifying true priorities and aligning time, energy, and attention with what will move their business forward right now — a session designed for women who feel pulled in multiple directions and are ready to make clearer decisions, reduce overwhelm, and create momentum in a way that feels sustainable. Register at: www.venturacountybusinesswomen.com/vcbwcalendar/jun-marketing
VCBW Ask the Experts Panel
Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Online • Free Community Event
Theme: “The Invisible Collapse — What’s Breaking in Business Right Now and What Women Are Being Called to Build Instead, featuring lifestyle podcaster and fitness expert JJ Flizanes and Raini Steffen, Raini & Associates Interior Design.
Ask the Experts brings together a rotating panel of trusted VCBW subject-matter experts to offer grounded, practical guidance in their respective specialties. Before the event, the community submits questions ranging from business and “operations to mindset, leadership, wellness, and beyond. During the event, panelists respond with real-life experience and actionable perspectives shaped directly by the community’s needs. Register at: www.venturacountybusinesswomen.com/vcbwcalendar/june-ask-the-experts
VCBW Pop-In: Three Birds Ojai
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Three Birds Ojai, 205 North Signal Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Cost: Free Community Event • RSVP Required
VCBW Pop-Ins are free-flowing, come-as-you-are meet-ups designed to bring women together in real conversation while supporting local businesses. Each month, the community visits a new location and gathers for casual connection, collaboration, and community building.
Show up anytime during the window, explore Three Birds Ojai, connect with local women, and join conversations as they flow. The event will close with an optional 15-minute guided relaxation. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP at: www.venturacountybusinesswomen.com/vcbwcalendar/jun-popin
About Ventura County Business Women
Founded in 2018, Ventura County Business Women evolved from a Facebook group into a thriving member-driven community spanning Carpinteria, Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Santa Paula.
VCBW offers both free community events and Ecosystem Membership ($25/month) providing access to exclusive virtual programs, resource libraries, member spotlights through the Elevate Series, and discounted access to special collaborations, all with a holistic approach to blending practical business strategy with inner work, mindset development, and authentic connection.
For more information about Ventura County Business Women, upcoming events, or Ecosystem Membership, visit www.venturacountybusinesswomen.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook @venturacountybusinesswomen. Full event calendar and registration available at www.venturacountybusinesswomen.com/vcbwcalendar. Media Contact: Fiona Cherbak at fiona@themeparkstudios.com
Photo by Devon Marineau courtesy of Ventura County Business Women (VCBW).
Photo by Briana Diamond courtesy of Ventura County Business Women (VCBW).