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Oxnard filmmaker tackles Latinx Mental Health with new event on Jan. 23

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As part of OPAC’s first Artist-in-Residency, Oxnard filmmaker Arcelia Martinez is raising awareness about mental health in the Latino community through a year-long programming series (June 2020 – May 2021) and the production of a short documentary. The next event is a Salon focused on Mental Health Stress Factors and will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2 pm via Zoom. It’s free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. The event will be professionally translated by Bridging Voices-Uniendo Voces.

Guest speakers from diverse places and perspectives in Ventura County will shed light on how Stress Factors can amplify mental health challenges in our community:

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Visit Oxnard Partners with Q95.9’s Rico & Mambo to Promote Oxnard Restaurants in Takeout Challenge

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Oxnard Restaurant Week is an event put on by Visit Oxnard each January during California Restaurant Month. Typically, the organization works with local restaurants to create a citywide dining program, attracting diners to try menu items at reduced prices. Last year, the organization changed it up by instead creating the Oxnard Taco Trail. This year, Visit Oxnard is getting even more creative.

Given the current California public health order limiting restaurants to takeout, Visit Oxnard is partnering with radio personalities Rico & Mambo on the “Guys Gotta Eat” challenge to ask residents to forego cooking at home for the week – to please order takeout and support Oxnard restaurants.

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Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Vaccine Info for Those Over 75

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Folks who are over 75 will begin being contacted by their medical provider to schedule a vaccination appointment and those who are over 75 are also able to sign up for appointments at our Public Health community vaccination sites here: https://publichealthsbc.org/covid-19-vaccine-appointment-registration/?

As soon as more vaccines become available from the state, vaccination will begin for those who are 65 and older. It is important to keep in mind that vaccination supply is still limited. For reference, there are over 32,000 county residents over the age of 75 and the vaccination sites will have approximately 1200 total vaccines (not including the vaccines that are available at medical providers). Our capacity to vaccinate will increase as soon as we get more vaccines from the state, which will hopefully happen very soon. 

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Bilingual report — Workforce Development Board Receives $2.8 million To Provide Workforce Services To English Language Learners & Justice-Involved Individuals

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Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDB) was awarded $2,417,711 from the U.S. Department of Labor to prepare justice-involved individuals for the workforce. Another $350,000 was received from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act/Governor’s Discretionary Fund for services to the English Language Learner (ELL) population to foster successful job placement and retention.

WDB partnered with the Ventura County’s Sherriff Office when applying for the Department of Labor grant that provides work-related training to inmates. The Ventura County “Bridges 2 Work” (B2W) project will place employment specialists at the Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula. Their focus will be on inmates who are less than 180 days away from release. A WDB “Pre-Release Specialized Job Center” at the jail will serve up to 300 inmates.

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Santa Paula Art Museum — Looking for a Silver Lining?

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We got our first glimpse this week of many of the paintings that will be featured in artist Anette Power’s upcoming solo exhibit Silver Linings: Journey of Light, which premieres February 6, 2021 at the Santa Paula Art Museum.* Anette’s show is full of hope, and happiness, and joy. It’s the kind of bright spot that we all need more of right now, and we can’t wait to share it with you in February!

If you’d rather not wait, you can get a sneak peek of Power’s exhibit when she streams live from her studio this Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. (preregistration and Zoom app download are required). She’ll be showing us around her creative space and telling us how she’s learned to paint the silver linings.

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Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — New Information on COVID-19 Vaccines & Testing

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I know that for many in our community, there is anxiety and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Many are wondering when they can get it, how many have been administered to date, who qualifies for each tier, etc. At yesterday’s Board of Supervisors hearing, we received an update from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, which provided some answers to the burning questions I have heard from many constituents.

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Bilingual report — County of Ventura Seeks Public Feedback on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning

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The County of Ventura is looking for input from residents on planning for sea level rise. The coastal zone in unincorporated Ventura County includes 29 miles of coastline and contains beautiful beaches, recreation facilities, critical infrastructure, coastal access trails, residential communities, and agricultural fields. Coastal storms, flooding, and erosion combined with sea level rise could damage these important resources in the future.  

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Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update for Jan. 12, 2021

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As of January 12, there are 1,326 new cases for today, 10,843 additional tests, and 21 additional deaths: 79 year old male, 53 year old female, 91 year old female, 85 year old female, 80 year old male, 84 year old male, 84 year old female, 53 year old male, 32 year old male, 73 year old male, 100 year old male, 76 year old female, 97 year old male, 93 year old male, 76 year old female, 80 year old female, 70 year old male, 69 year old female, 88 year old female, 67 year old male, and a 90 year old female. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have passed away. The doubling time is 27.8.

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Port of Hueneme Secures First Marine Highway 5 Shipping Route Designation

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The Port’s SEA LINC Project (Spurring Economic Advantages with Logistical Investments for New Connectivity) was recently awarded official designation by the U.S. Department of Transportation, marking the first time a project has been designated in Southern California since the inception of the American Marine Highways Program in 2007.

The SEA LINC Project aims to move cargo off federal and state highways by shifting the cargo to barge along Marine Highway 5 (M-5) instead. The cargo, currently being trucked from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California, will now move on the water and reduce traffic and air emissions, improve safety, and eliminate wear and tear on the roadways spanning across three states. The Port’s project is also the first American Marine Highway Coastal Service project designated on the entire West Coast of the United States.

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Housing Trust Fund Ventura County Board of Directors Welcomes Five New Members

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Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (Housing Trust Fund VC) has announced a slate of five new Directors for election to its 2021 Board at the organization’s Annual Meeting being held on Wednesday, January 27th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm via Zoom. The new slate will fill the seats of five longstanding outgoing Directors, many of whom have served for years. 

The incoming Directors represent community members who bring a wide range of diversified knowledge and experience to Housing Trust Fund VC, especially as it relates to affordable workforce housing, socio-diversity, and inclusion. 

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Bilingual report — Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Roundtable Via Zoom

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Plans to increase workforce development opportunities and skills in Ventura County through 2022 will be discussed at a Zoom Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDB) Strategic Workforce Planning Roundtable Thursday, January 28, from noon to 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to discuss the plans and provide input.

One regional and one local plan was initially created in 2017 by WDB as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free webinar schedule

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CA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT Grant Q&A

January 13 @ 12:30 pm

Have questions about the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program? Join the EDC’s Business Disruption Resource Director, Clare Briglio, and EDC SBDC Financial Advisor, Juliana Ramirez, in this Q&A session! Space is limited. Please register early.

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Ceres Makes Its Mark at The Port of Hueneme with Two New Hybrid Cranes

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Over the holiday season, the Port was in full swing preparing for two new hybrid mobile harbor cranes. Their arrival on Saturday marks another step toward further reducing emissions and greening cargo operations at “The Greenest Port in the U.S.”. These new cranes will help speed the delivery of goods to local stores, increase efficiencies, support additional cargo movement, and reduce air emissions for the surrounding community.

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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — EDC COVID-19 Grant Q&A Webinar & New Federal Program Resources

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Join our FREE Q&A WEBINAR on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2021 AT 12:30 PM

The EDC’s Business Disruption Resource Director, Clare Briglio, and EDC SBDC Financial Advisor, Juliana Ramirez, will be answering questions about the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.

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Ventura County District 5 Supervisor Carmen Ramirez takes oath of office

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District 5 Supervisor Carmen Ramirez took her oath of office on Jan. 5.

“I am honored to begin my service representing the residents of Ventura County’s Fifth District. I know that we have many serious challenges to overcome the difficulties each of us experience in different ways because of the health and economic crisis. But I am an optimist and believe that working together for the greater good will get us to a better future. Thank you for the opportunity to serve,” said Supervisor Ramirez.

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Bilingual report — The City of Oxnard is Accepting District 2 City Councilmember Appointment Applications through Jan. 20

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The Oxnard City Council will appoint a District 2 City Councilmember to serve a limited term that will end on November 2, 2021, the date of a special election that will be called for District 2 voters to choose a representative to complete Carmen Ramirez’s City Council term through 2022. Ramirez was sworn in as a Ventura County Supervisor on January 5, 2021.

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A Thank You for Restaurant Workers

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Local Oxnard restaurant, The Raven Tavern, is following State Health Orders to shut down all dining except take-out but they want restaurant employees throughout the area to know how much they appreciate them and thank them for keeping the restaurant industry going during the past 9 months. Beginning this Monday they will offer a complimentary “Thank You” meal to any restaurant employee.  Restaurant workers can stop by between 2-4 pm on Monday and receive their “Thank You” meal.

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Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update: New Cases 985, 9 Additional Deaths

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There are 985 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 10,764 new tests performed. Current hospitalizations: 411 and current ICU: 80. Current doubling time is 31.9. The current R-effective (average number of people each infected person will pass the virus onto and represents the rate at which COVID-19 is spreading is 1.13. R-effective for California is.97.

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Red Door Escape Room coming soon to The Collection

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The Collection at RiverPark is welcoming Red Door Escape Room to the 650,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center. The new facility, which is expected to open around May, will be Red Door’s ninth location nationwide and its third location in California.

The Red Door facility at The Collection will be 5,600 square feet and feature eight of Red Door’s proprietary escape room episodes as well as an event suite for corporate events, birthday parties and more. The facility will be able to host groups of about 80 people when large gathering are permitted again.

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Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Montecito Debris Flow Remembrance, COVID-19 Update, & Oath of Office

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Given the events happening in this country, particularly the storming of the Capitol yesterday, I make an urgent plea to all of us to RAMP THIS DOWN. Civil strife of this kind erodes our republic, and in other societies, leads inevitably to bloodshed and often worse. The hate is contagious. We must value our nation’s future and our ability to live together in common humanity more than short term partisan advantage, and stop devolving into warring tribes that share no dialogue, understanding or future pursuit of happiness together.

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Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update: New Cases 1,520, 8 Additional Deaths

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There are 1,520 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 7,560 new tests performed. Current hospitalizations: 420 and current ICU: 81.

There have been 8 additional deaths:

82 year old male,
52 year old female,
63 year old male,
71 year old female
102 year old male
68 year old male
56 year old male
47 year old male

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EDC Business Alert- CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program deadline extended to Jan. 13

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The State of California has successfully received thousands of completed applications and will extend the closing date to January 13, 2021, to keep the portal open for those of you still in process and for new applicants to ensure fair and equitable opportunities for California’s small business community.

If you experienced disruptions in the application process, please note that you will be notified by email when to log in to complete your unfinished application or upload requested documents. Please do not fill out a new application as this can delay consideration.

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Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update: New Cases 894, 8 Additional Deaths

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There are 894 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 12,493 new tests performed. There have been 8 additional deaths:

77 year old male
93 year old female
89 year old female
81 year old female
87 year old female
80 year old female
78 year old male
78 year old male

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of each of the people who have passed away and with the medical staff who cared for them. Please help save lives by following the public health guidance.

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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Free Webinar Schedule

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January 8 @ 12:00 pm

Join the EDC for a discussion of new COVID-19 Business Relief. Business Disruption Resource Director, Clare Briglio and EDC SBDC Financial Advisor Juliana Ramirez will be presenting and answering questions around these new federal benefits and expansions to existing programs. Space is limited. Please register early.

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Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update: 3, 986 New Cases, 26 Additional Deaths

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There are 3,986 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 26 additional deaths: …

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of each of the people who have passed away and with the medical staff who cared for them. Please help save lives by following the public health guidance.

There have been 23,397 new tests performed. Current hospitalizations: 402 and current ICU: 82.

Watch today’s update from the State by clicking here.

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Port of Hueneme Caps Off 2020 with Big Legislative Win

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As most eyes were focused on the coronavirus relief package this past week, ports all across America were waiting for President Trump to sign the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA). Included in the Act were provisions ensuring more funding would start flowing to the Port of Hueneme to maintain and improve the harbor, increasing the Port’s typical Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) funding by more than tenfold.

“As the pandemic has stretched our industry thin, the news of this increased funding is exactly what we need to continue making sure we can accommodate the vessels and cargo needed to keep our region recovering,” said Oxnard Harbor District President Jess J. Ramirez. “I would like to thank Congresswoman Julia Brownley for leading the charge, and Congressman Salud Carbajal and Congressman Mike Garcia for supporting this historic legislation.”

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Bilingual report — City of Oxnard to Temporarily Close Facilities and Programs to Public

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In response to the increased transmission of COVID-19 in Ventura County, Oxnard City Hall and most city facilities and programs will be temporarily closed to the public starting January 3, 2022. The City will reopen facilities and programs as soon as it is determined to be safe, but anticipates at least three weeks of closures to the public.

Meanwhile, most services will remain available remotely.

“The safety of the Oxnard community and our City employees remains our top priority,” said City Manager Alexander Nguyen. “As we continue to provide essential services, we need to limit the amount of potential virus spread and protect the City’s workforce.” 

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Best of 2021 from People’s Self-Help Housing!

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It’s been another year like no other, but one marked with so much success because of strong partnerships, faithful support and visionary investments. Thank you for the part you have played in these stories, every one only possible because of the advocacy, the goodwill and the philanthropic support of people like you. 

Thank you for continuing to build so much more than housing with us!  

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Jan. 29 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Employee or Contractor? The Status of Contract Workers in California’ and other upcoming events

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Corporate Leaders Breakfast presents, “Employee or Contractor? The Status of Contract Workers in California”

Karen Gabler, employment law attorney and co-founder, LightGabler

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Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update: 1, 582 New Cases

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There are 1,582 new cases of COVID-19.
There have been 3 additional deaths: 84 year old female, 69 year old female and 93 year old female. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and the medical staff that cared for them. Please help save lives by following the public health guidance. Please protect your loved ones and your neighbors.
10, 615 new tests performed.
Current hospitalizations: 374 and current ICU: 66.

Let’s make it a safe New Years Ventura County. Covid cases are on the rise. 1,582 new cases reported today. The highest number since May. Our medical team rocks and they are on watch but they can’t keep up if the cases continue to rise. They want to have enough beds and staff to help you when you are in need. Masking up, social distancing and not gathering are small sacrifices to get us all moving forward in 2021. Let’s save lives. Let’s save businesses. Let’s kick this thing. Doctor Nessa Meshkaty, Doctor Mark Lepore and our entire County family wish you the very best into the new year!

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Feb. 16 — CLU School of Management to present Founder and CEO of nédl – ‘Listening to That ‘Little Voice’: Your Guide to Success’

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We are excited to invite Ayinde Alakoye, founder of n?dl (as in, “the haystack”), the live audio platform to “Find Voices & Be Heard.” Alakoye created the original iHeartRadio app for Clear Channel, was a speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and is competing with Clubhouse with a new audio start-up that transcribes words as you speak.

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Feb. 20 — VCCCD announces Cash 4 College workshops

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To help students overcome the challenge of paying for college, Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops via Zoom. A workshop will be held on Feb. 6 and Feb. 20, and students can drop in anytime during the session (details below). Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2021-2022 school-year FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The workshops are free and open to the community; people may attend a workshop on either date.

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March 4 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — HR Legal Updates and COVID-19 Employee and Employer Concerns

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The Economic Development Collaborative is honored to have attorneys Aymara Ledezma and Hannah Sweiss from Fisher Phillips LLP join us again to provide a California Employment Law Update for 2021 and additional insight on new regulations related to COVID-19 vaccines, reasonable accommodations and concerns around these issues.

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March 9 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Special Webinar for Commercial Tenants & EDC FREE webinar schedule

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Join us for a discussion around next steps for commercial tenants and landlords, things to consider and opportunities to move forward. This webinar will be a panel discussion between EDC SBDC financial, legal and operations advisors.

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March 11 — CLU School of Management announces Virtual events for our community

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Wed., March 10   |  12-12:45 PM (PT)

Robert will talk about the emotional rollercoaster rides and key learnings when starting a contemporary art space in Mexico City, building an artificial island on a river with New York artist Vito Acconci and relaunching Carl Suchy & Söhne, the most important luxury watchmaker of the former Austro-Hungarian empire.

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March 14; Feb. 4 — UCSB Arts & Lectures announces House Calls Winter 2021, a newly added suite of virtual events through March featuring intimate, interactive online concerts, conversations and Q&As

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Events include: Grammy-winning mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile; and chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés.

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March 17 — CLU School of Management to present ‘How to find the right market for your idea or innovation’

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Every now and then, we come up with a fantastic idea or invent a super cool technology that could become the next big thing, but it’s very difficult to figure out who will pay for it and how to monetize your innovation. In this presentation, Ade will talk about how to commercialize your innovation sharing lessons and frameworks from his time commercializing research projects at USC and building his own startup.

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March 18 — Bilingual report — Hospice of Santa Barbara Virtual Speaker Series – illuminate Presents Dr. BJ Miller

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Next up on the illuminate Speaker Series line-up is Dr. BJ Miller, who will present Let It Fall: The Power of Existential Crises on Thursday, March 18th at 6:00 PM PDT.  

Miller will go over how 2020 has shaken us to the point where nothing can be taken for granted and death is being realized as something that can come at any time. This is hard news, but it’s also an essential human experience and what our patients and families go through all the time. In this webinar, we will explore what binds us as human beings underneath our roles and learn practical ways to reframe your experience.

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March 18 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Freight Corridors Study Workshop #1 Project Goals and Existing Conditions

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We welcome you to participate in the first of three Ventura County Freight Corridors Study workshops on Thursday, March 18 at 5:00PM in English and at 6:00PM en Español.  We will start with a 20-minute presentation on the goals of the study and the existing conditions of freight movement in Ventura County. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions/comments and answers from all attendees. 

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April 7 — Bilingual report — Port of Hueneme Community Planning Meeting

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SAVE THE DATE! Come Chart the Port’s Course! Our Strategic 2030 Plan is underway and we need your help. Tell us what’s important to you, to your community, and help us plan our futures together. More information: www.portofh.org/community

GUARDA LA FECHA!  ¡Acompáñanos a elegir el curso del Puerto! Nuestro Plan Estratégico del 2030 está siendo diseñado y necesitamos tu ayuda. Cuéntanos que es importante para ti y tu comunidad, y ayúdanos a planificar nuestro futuro juntos. Para más información escríbele a Miguel Rodriguez: mrodriguez@portofh.org

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April 14 — TEDxSantaBarbara & Community Environmental Council Collaborate on the 2021 Making Waves Spring Speaker Series

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TEDxSantaBarbara and Community Environmental Council (CEC) announce the spring series of Making Waves: Conversations with Influencers and Disruptors, a weekly online broadcast on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. PT kicking off April 14, 2021.
The series features subject matter experts and change makers from around the world sharing thought-provoking insights on the current Pandemic, along with Sustainability, Creativity, and Social Justice.

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April 20 — Museum of Ventura County — New Virtual Events + New Journal Flashback + More!

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Join us for the first installment in our new Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour with Roz McGrath on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 5—6PM. In this series, local authors and historians will sit down with The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw to discuss their unique perspectives on our region’s history, and take questions from the audience.

This online program is free, but requires advanced registration.

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April 21 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Covid-19 Pandemic and Restaurant Recovery in the City of Pasadena’

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This webinar brings together experts in the area of local economic development. The panelists will share their insights on the public policy changes that can be made to address the gaps that exist, which will help restaurants recover.

Key take-aways:

The role of local government in invigorating local businesses/ local economy
The synergies of government- private sector in the LA/ Ventura County areas

There will be a moderated panel discussion followed by an open Q&A. 
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April 30 — AWC-SB Honors its 2021 ‘Women of Achievement’ at Free Event 

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Luz Reyes-Martin, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Santa Barbara City College, and Barbara Ben-Horin, former CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, will be honored by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications at the Thirteenth Annual Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Connect4Good. 

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May 4 — Port of Hueneme to present 9th Annual World Trade Week

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The Port of Hueneme is a World Trade Center licensee, and in concert with our strong team of stakeholders, is hosting this event as part of our overall initiative to advance the businesses of Ventura County and expand their reach into the global marketplace. The focus this year will be on the challenges and opportunities offered by our post-pandemic world.

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May 6 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Planning for the Unexpected

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Free Event on May 6 Providing Resources and Strategies

Join the Economic Development Collaborative, Edison International and the Outsmart Disaster Campaign on Thursday, May 6 at 12:00 pm for a free webinar on practical tips and strategies on disaster preparedness! This hour-long webinar includes an overview of the Outsmart Disaster Resilient Business Challenge and a walkthrough of core concepts on resiliency strategies for your business

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Through May 14 — LaunchPoint to Present at World’s Leading International Technical Event on Vertical Flight Technology

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Aerospace propulsion company LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. – a leader in developing electric motors, hybrid-electric propulsion systems and control software for advanced air mobility – is pleased to announce its participation in the Vertical Flight Society’s 77th Annual Forum and Technology Display, being held virtually from May 10 to 14, 2021.

Michael Ricci, LaunchPoint’s Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, will speak on an eVTOL Special Session forum panel about enabling technologies for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Ricci is the driving force behind LaunchPoint’s “Propulsion by Wire” electric aircraft propulsion system, one of the company’s many cutting-edge innovations. As a panel member, he will share insights based on his extensive development experience in advanced power electronics, electromagnetic and mechanical systems, embedded software development, and control system design.

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May 19 — Workforce Development Board of Ventura County To Host Virtual Resource Fair

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The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Ventura County will host a Virtual Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants will learn about local organizations offering workforce training and educational opportunities to enable job seekers to secure well-paying employment.

“We’ll have representatives from local community based organizations and partners from the local America’s Job Center of California, which sole purpose is to connect people with jobs and provide supportive services,” says WDB Executive Director Rebecca Evans.

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June 15 — CLU School of Management — An Online Gathering of Biotech and Life Science Leaders on the 101 Corridor

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The biotech and life science industry is thriving on the 101 Corridor from LA to Santa Barbara thanks to Amgen, Takeda, Arcutis, Dyve Biosciences, Kate Farms and other leading companies in the region. Join Jane Wells from CNBC as she interviews these leaders and hear great music from local musicians — part of the “Amgen Symphony” who continue to help orchestrate a high quality of life here.

Also, during the event, an Innovation Award will be presented to: 
California Lutheran University’s Gerhard Apfelthaler, Dean of the School of Management and Mike Panesis, Steven Dorfman Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cal Lutheran. Join us in celebration.

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June 29 — Navigating Re-entry Town Hall Virtual Event to Address Fears and Anxiety as we Return to Society After Pandemic

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Hospice of Santa Barbara will bring together a panel of community leaders for the Navigating Re-entry Town Hall, a virtual event that will discuss the fears, anxiety, and questions as we contemplate a return to society after the pandemic.  

On June 29th at 6pm, a virtual community town hall forum will be held where everyone is invited to “attend” (particularly those in SB county), as panelists discuss the anxiety and uncertainty that we are all feeling on some level, as we “re-enter” society including work, school, travel, social/entertainment events, community gatherings and all other forms of in-person living.   

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Aug. 3 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Lunch in the Cone Zone: The New Infrastructure Bill

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Join local leaders for a lively discussion on the new Infrastructure Bill bringing billions to the region. Hosted by KABC’s Frank Mottek.

Orange Traffic Cones, Orange Ice Cream Cones, Orange Vests, Orange Hard Hats and Oranges from Ventura County ranchers – plus Cone-y Island Hot Dogs, Vegan Pizza and Orange Beer from Five Threads!

Moderated by Frank Mottek, the “Voice of Business in Southern California” and Host of the new “Mottek on Money” nightly business report 6-7 PM on KABC [Frank’s Photo]

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Aug. 17 — Celebrate Ventura County’s Nonprofits on National Nonprofit Day

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National Nonprofit Day is a day to celebrate our Ventura County nonprofits and give thanks for their immense contribution. While there are many nonprofits to celebrate, it is important to shine a light on those making a big difference to our Ventura County community. 

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