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CoLAB Ventura County - Coalition of Labor Agriculture and Business

Because we are countywide and our focus is on local regulation, we are different than other organizations that promote business here.

Ventura County CoLAB is dedicated to safeguarding local agriculture and businesses from burdensome regulations by uniting diverse stakeholders and experts to advocate for sensible, business-friendly policies that promote economic growth. We have over 525 members from diverse and wide spread businesses, industries, and background, including farmers, ranchers, energy, labor, and property owners. We monitor County level policy and regulations. We work with stakeholders and technical experts address bad policies and impacts to the economy and property rights.

09/09/2026

💧ONE WEEK AWAY💧

Can you believe we’re already just one week away from our September WHEEL meeting? If you’ve been meaning to learn more about Measure D, now is the perfect opportunity to join us, ask questions, and get a better understanding of this important topic for our community.

Join us September 16th at 12:00 PM for a conversation with Tara Mulally of United Water Conservation District. Your one-stop shop for all things Measure D!

📅 September 16th, 2026

⏰ 12:00 PM

📍 1672 Donlon St.

💙A big thank you to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for sponsoring this month’s lunch! We appreciate their support in helping make these educational opportunities possible for our members and community. 💙

📧 RSVP by emailing [email protected].

We hope to see you there! 💧

09/08/2026

🌟 A special thank you to our Annual Meeting sponsors! 🌟

An event like our Annual Meeting wouldn’t be possible without the businesses and organizations that choose to stand alongside VC CoLAB. We are so grateful to Southern California Edison, California Resources Corporation, and California Avocado Commission for helping make this year’s event possible. Their partnership means so much to us, and we are proud to have them as part of this year’s Annual Meeting!

Sponsorship is a great way to get involved with VC CoLAB and show your commitment to the work we do. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Partner with us and help to move our mission forward. Reach out to us at ✉️[email protected] to learn more!

📅 Mark your calendars for October 15th! Our Annual Meeting is just around the corner, and we’re excited to gather with our members, partners, and friends for an evening dedicated to celebrating the year, connecting with one another, and looking ahead to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us!

09/01/2026

💧 Let’s talk Measure D!

Our September WHEEL Meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about Measure D. Hear from Tara Mulally from United Water Conservation District as she shares insights on what Measure D funds, how it works, and what it means for water reliability in our community.

📅 Wednesday, September 16th
🕐 12:00 p.m.
📍 1672 Donlon St., Ventura, CA

Water reliability is an important topic for Ventura County, and we hope you’ll join us for an informative discussion and an opportunity to hear more about this Measure.

🎟️ Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

A special thank you to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for sponsoring lunch at this month’s WHEEL Meeting! We’re grateful for their generosity and for supporting opportunities like this where our community can come together, stay informed, and engage in meaningful conversations.

We look forward to seeing you on September 16th💧

08/28/2026

🌿 Where growth takes root, community grows stronger.

Please join us for VC CoLAB’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 15th. It will be a special evening of connection, collaboration, and community in Camarillo!

Come learn more about how CoLAB supports our community and hear Executive Director Amanda Gordon share her vision for the year ahead.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 5:30–9:00 PM
📍 400 Calle Maduro, Camarillo, CA
🎟️ Tickets: $175; tickets increase to $200 after October 1st.

To purchase tickets visit
https://www.colabvc.org/events

We hope to see you there!

07/08/2026

📣We're excited to welcome Amanda Gordon as CoLAB's new Executive Director!

Amanda brings years of leadership experience and a track record of strengthening organizations and communities throughout Ventura County. Her background spans the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, where she has led strategic initiatives, built strong community partnerships, and worked alongside local leaders to make a lasting impact.

As she steps into this new role, we're excited for what’s ahead! With her at the helm, CoLAB will continue championing the issues that matter most to Ventura County and fostering collaboration that helps our region thrive.

Please join us in giving Amanda a warm welcome to the CoLAB team. We look forward to this exciting new chapter together! 🎉

07/06/2026

📊 Think you know Ventura County agriculture? The 2025 Crop & Livestock Report might surprise you.
Join us on Wednesday, July 15th for our next WHEEL meeting featuring Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner Korinne Bell.

Korinne will take a closer look at the newly released 2025 Crop & Livestock Report, sharing key findings, emerging trends, and what the data reveals about the current state of Ventura County agriculture.

Whether you're looking for answers, fresh insights, or a deeper understanding of this year's report, you'll leave with valuable insight into one of Ventura County's most important industries. Bring your questions and join the conversation. You won't want to miss it!

🎟️ Email [email protected] today to reserve your seat at the table

We hope to see you there!

06/30/2026

🍓 Spring Fling 2026 Recap!

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who made this year's event such a success. Thanks to the generosity of our members, supporters, volunteers and more than 30 sponsors, we were able to host another memorable evening celebrating the people and partnerships that make Ventura County thrive.

CoLAB's work would not be possible without the continued support of our members and the community. Your commitment allows us to continue advocating for Ventura County, and we are truly thankful to have such an amazing group standing behind us.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed, and helped make Spring Fling such a special night!

📸 View the full event photo gallery here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8ondie347q1kdxxvmu6i1/ADh3m27PBA2F9I-MJgyaWU0?rlkey=1degletuyrkietpkga5uc6pqj&st=yyrkkgi1&e=1&dl=0

We hope these photos bring back some great memories, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

06/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome our special guest speaker Giles Pettifor, Director of Environment & Sustainability at the Port of Hueneme, to our upcoming WHEEL Meeting 🌿

Join us as Giles Pettifor explores how the Port of Hueneme is setting the standard for green shipping and industrial decarbonization. From innovative clean energy strategies to real-time community air quality monitoring, he’ll highlight how sustainability efforts are shaping the future of port operations and impacting our local communities.

📅 June 17th, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (lunch served at 11:45am)
📍 1672 Donlon St., Ventura, CA

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees, and a virtual option is available via Zoom for those who can’t attend in person.

Join us for an engaging and informative session, plus a chance to connect with fellow members and local professionals.

⚠️ In-person space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP early to secure your spot.

📩 Email [email protected] for more information

04/21/2026

We’re just days away from Spring Fling ✨🍷

It’s shaping up to be a night full of unforgettable moments, great company, and vibrant energy.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.colabvc.org/donations/spring-fling-2026/

2026

Address

1672 Donlon Street
Ventura, CA
93003

Telephone

+18056332257

Website

http://www.colabvc.org/

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