VCEDA actively drives and promotes sound policies, legislation, and programs designed to boost business activity and foster a robust economy, which we believe
are essential for maintaining a
dynamic quality of life
in Ventura County.

A Prosperous Future By Design

We advocate for YOU; business

collaborate with THEM; government

and create wins for US ALL; Ventura County

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As a vital non-profit organization, VCEDA’s chief aim is to positively disrupt the status quo through collaboration and partnerships to unlock sustainable growth and economic prosperity in Ventura County; transforming it into a thriving hub for business and securing it as an exceptional place to live.

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We are a nimble and diverse organization of leaders in business, economics, and education consisting of 34 Board Members. Our esteemed members and partners are the catalysts that drive what we do, and why we do it.

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A N E W E R A

Welcome to a new era of innovation and collaboration at VCEDA! As we celebrate 75 years of supporting businesses and vitality in our region, VCEDA is embracing a transformative approach to economic advocacy in Ventura County. Driven by the seismic shifts of recent years—from technological advancements to the unique challenges of a post-pandemic world—our organization has reimagined its strategies and initiatives to better serve a changed community.

This new phase is marked by new programs, strategic partnerships, a new identity that signals revitalization, and a renewed commitment to foster a thriving economic environment where every business and citizen can prosper. Join us as we navigate these exciting developments, designed to propel Ventura County into a better future-- a prosperous future, one shaped by design.

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H I S T O R Y

Then and now, VCEDA
has always stood for a prosperous future by design.

Founded in 1949 and rebranded in 1961 as VCEDA, the organization shifted from public funding to private support in 1974 to champion local business advocacy. VCEDA has spearheaded economic initiatives and workforce development, significantly aiding in the establishment of California State University Channel Islands and countless collaborations to shape economic policy in our County.

Today, funded through memberships and sponsorships, VCEDA has been reimagined as a post-pandemic force for rejuvenation, and as a vital advocate for Ventura County’s economic health.