"I have been involved with VCEDA for over 20 years. VCEDA is the place to go to be "in the know" about issues facing business today--on a regional, state and national level. The VCEDA Board, consisting of over 35 business and community leaders, is a valuable resource to members. VCEDA partners with city, county, state and national elected officials who view VCEDA as a knowledgeable and focused advocate for business. This allows VCEDA to add immeasurable value to members and the region as a whole."

Sue Chadwick, Senior Vice President, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Ventura, CA

"VCEDA has provided me and thousands of small and large business organizations the tools to prosper in this County. With many committed member firms, VCEDA has stayed on top of all issues pertinent to our successes in spite of numerous obstacles including the downturn in our economy. VCEDA knows how to lobby and present cogent arguments; no one does it better!"

Penny M. Boehm, President, Bohannon Management Works!, Oxnard, CA

"The Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) is an asset to our local community. Through VCEDA, California State University Channel Islands stays connected with business leaders in Ventura County who keep us abreast of the current issues affecting their businesses. As a result, we are able to create innovative programs that meet workforce demand and to educate better our students, the future of Ventura County."

Richard R. Rush President, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA

"Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton values its membership in VCEDA and the role that VCEDA has played, on a countywide basis, in advocating for the best interests of the economic growth of all segments of the county's business community. VCEDA has continuously taken a leadership position in identifying and coalescing various elements of our community that have worked together for the betterment of the county."

Marc L. Charney, Of Counsel, Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP, Oxnard, CA