Brian Pendleton, Ventura Port District General Manager, from left, and Chris Stephens, Ventura Port District Board Chairman, accepted the award presented by Victor Dollar, Brighton Management Senior Vice President, and Stephanie Caldwell, Ventura Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
VENTURA — The Ventura Port District has been honored with the prestigious Jewel Key Award by the Ventura Chamber of Commerce at the 2022 Poinsettia Awards for beautification of the Ventura Harbor Village. The Chamber selects the recipient of this significant annual award based on overall improvements over the past year.
Accepting the award from the Ventura Chamber of Commerce was Ventura Port District General Manager Brian Pendleton and Ventura Port District Board Chairman Chris Stephens.
Ventura Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Stephanie Caldwell shared that the Poinsettia Award Selection Committee was eager to spotlight the great work that has been taking place in Ventura Harbor Village, from the hardscaping and way-finding signage, to paint colors and awnings.
“The reinvestment by the Ventura Port District in Ventura Harbor Village has created an even more vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment district for visitors and locals alike,” stated Caldwell. “Ventura Harbor Village is not only a great place to spend an afternoon, but also a beautiful display of all that Ventura has to offer.”
Ventura Harbor Village’s line up of ongoing enhancements include a coastal-inspired paint refresh, new sustainable landscaping, new nautical inspired wayfinding signage program, tenant improvements, roofing improvements, new tenant signage guidelines, the addition of colorful murals by local artisans, expansion of the sea-themed holiday décor and lighting program, new trash enclosures, and new Village offerings.
“We are honored to accept the Jewel Key Award and thank the Chamber for recognizing the Ventura Port District’s efforts to revitalize Ventura Harbor Village as a first-class visitor destination,” says Brian Pendleton, Ventura Port District General Manager. “The Port District continues to allocate funds to elevate this popular seaside attraction and we thank our business partners whose entrepreneurial spirit is thriving throughout the Harbor Village.”
In addition to Ventura Harbor receiving the Jewel Key Award, Andria’s Seafood Restaurant & Market in Ventura Harbor Village was also recognized by the Chamber with the 2022 Mid-Size Business of the Year.To learn more details on Ventura Harbor Village dining, shopping, entertainment, on the water activities, calendar of events, live music, and more, please visit VenturaHarborVillage.com
About Ventura Harbor:
The Ventura Port District is committed to providing a safe harbor that is an inviting inclusive seaside destination and gateway to the Channel Islands National Park, with exceptional facilities for fishers, boaters, residents, and visitors. It oversees the management and operations of the Ventura Harbor, a 274-acre multiple-use recreational and commercial fishing small-craft harbor and Ventura Harbor Village with the goal of providing a rewarding and vibrant coastal marine experience. The Harbor is home to a thriving visitor economy with hotels, restaurants, retail shops, commercial fishing harbor, boatyards, marinas, and many opportunities for families and travelers to enjoy the harbor’s amenities and coastal access both on and off the water.
Ventura Harbor Village.