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Take Flight Fridays: Where Big Ideas Take Off

Looking for a place to connect, collaborate, and turn ideas into action? Take Flight Fridays at the HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center in Camarillo is where Ventura County’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and…
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Debriefing FATHOMWERX Summit 2025

Innovation was in full flight at the FATHOMWERX Summit, where more than 600 entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry leaders came together for two days of collaboration, technology showcases, and to share…
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FATHOMWERX Summit 2025

Innovation at the Water’s Edge Mark your calendar: October 15–16, 2025, at the Port of Hueneme. The FATHOMWERX Summit is back—and this year it’s bigger than ever. Over two days,…
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Free EDC Events and Webinars This Fall:

Learn, Connect, Grow The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), together with trusted partners like SCORE, WEV, and the SBA, is rolling out a full schedule of no-cost in-person events and webinars.…
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Building Credit, Building Power

WEV’s Credit Builder Course Empowers Local Entrepreneurs Credit matters. Whether you’re launching a business, growing one, or just trying to get a firmer grip on your financial future, your credit…
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Navigating Navy Procurement

Your Guide to One of the Nation’s Largest Buyers The U.S. Navy spends billions annually—not just on ships and defense systems, but on everything from advanced tech to office supplies.…
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CalCompetes Opens Doors for Ventura County Businesses

Tax Credits. Real Dollars. Serious Growth Potential. Ventura County businesses, take note: California Competes Tax Credit offers $308 million in incentives—and the first application window opens Monday, July 21, 2025…
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Ventura County Elevates Its Sports Tourism Profile

Ventura County is making significant strides in the realm of sports tourism, leveraging its unique coastal assets and community spirit to attract a diverse array of sporting events. From hosting…
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How Ventura County’s Visitor Economy Fuels Local Growth

As California Tourism Month unfolds, we’re shining a spotlight on one of Ventura County’s strongest economic engines—tourism. Beyond the beachside postcards and weekend getaways, tourism in our region is an…
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