Member News/Press Releases
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA launched the Community Phase of its $7.5 million capital campaign Saturday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Simi Valley Family YMCA. Attended by over 150 supporters, the event signaled the start of a transformation slated for completion in 2027.The project will turn the branch into a modern multi-generational community hub, featuring a new
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Categories: Senior Services, Community News, Health & Wellness, Member News/Press Release, Los Angeles County, Education News, General News Article, Local Events, Ventura County
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Opening Reception for Pages to Posters
Friday, February 13, 2026
5:30–7:30 p.m.Museum of Ventura County
100 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
“Taback’s work invites viewers to see learning as joyful, culture as shared, and humor as a powerful connector,” said Chris Rexroad, Exhibitions Curator, Art. “This exhibition shows us how his work bridges storytelling, education, and design in ways
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Categories: Community News, Health & Wellness
Friday, January 16, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16th, 2026Contact:Julie HarveyDirector of DevelopmentSenior Concerns805-497-0189jharvey@seniorconcerns.org
Senior Concerns Raises the Big Top at 38th Annual Ultimate Dining Experience 2026: The Greatest Gala
Thousand Oaks, Calif.— Tickets are on sale for Senior Concerns’ 38th Annual Ultimate Dining Experience: The Greatest Gala, Saturday, March 14 at 5 p.m. at
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Categories: Local Events, Senior Services, Member News/Press Release
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TOArts has appointed Victor Fakrogha, Aerin LeDuc-Gummeson, and Dr. Michael Hart to its Board of Directors, expanding the organization’s leadership with expertise spanning finance, arts advocacy, and higher education. The appointment reflects TOArts’ continued commitment to strengthening arts access, community engagement, and long-term organizational impact across the region.
Victor
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Categories: Community News, Member News/Press Release
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Categories: Los Angeles County, General News Article, Community News, Ventura County, Member News/Press Release
Monday, January 12, 2026
Employment law firm LightGabler LLP is providing live, online sexual harassment and bullying prevention training webinars for supervisors and non-supervisory employees on Thursday, February 5.
California law requires that companies with five or more employees provide two hours of supervisory training and one hour of staff training every two years on harassment, discrimination, bullying and
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Categories: Member News/Press Release, Local Events, General News Article
Monday, January 12, 2026
New West Symphony (NWS), under the direction of GRAMMY®-winning conductor Michael Christie, announces the launch of its 2026 Masterpiece Series with a monumental celebration of the United States’ Semi quincentennial. The season kicks off with “Rachmaninoff & Gershwin”, a program exploring the nation’s musical heritage and the European masterpieces that have graced American concert halls for
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Categories: Community News, Member News/Press Release, General News Article, Local Events
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA and its two branches, the Simi Valley Family YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA (in Westlake Village), served 34,084 people and provided $439,797 in financial scholarships, part of a wide range of support programs undertaken by the YMCA in 2025.
“Our financial assistance program ensures everyone has access to after-school care, swim lessons, youth programming and
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Categories: Health & Wellness, Education News, Ventura County, Member News/Press Release, Community News, General News Article, Los Angeles County
Monday, January 05, 2026
LightGabler LLP, a Camarillo-based, state-wide employment law firm, has added four attorneys to its staff.Matthew Menzie, former senior in-house employment law counsel at Forever 21, joins as senior attorney. Additional associates joining the firm are Alyssa Romanini, Andrea Vizzo and Adam Turton. All four have experience advising and counseling businesses on human resources and employment law
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Categories: Community News, Member News/Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is seeking holiday gift donations for those impacted by the Mountain and Los Angeles Fires. Its Gifts of Hope holiday shopping experience is on December 10 at the Yarrow Family YMCA. It will provide parents and guardians who lost their homes in the fires an opportunity to “shop” for new, donated gifts for their children at no cost.
Donated items will be
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Categories: Community News, General News Article, Los Angeles County, Local Events, Education News, Ventura County, Member News/Press Release
Thursday, November 20, 2025
December 5, 2025 – Trisha Paytas: Trishmas LIVE!
Trisha Paytas brings her festive, high-energy holiday tour Trishmas LIVE! to the Kavli Theatre on December 5, 2025. Known for her larger-than-life personality and wide-ranging creative work, Paytas blends classic Christmas songs, original surprises, and her signature humor for a bold seasonal celebration. Tickets are on sale now through
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Thursday, November 06, 2025
Starting a business is exciting—but it can also feel like learning a new language. Terms like equity, cash flow, or break-even point can sound abstract until you see how they shape your daily decisions. This guide simplifies those terms into clear, real-world meaning for local entrepreneurs ready to grow within our community.
TL;DR
Here’s the short version:Business vocabulary helps you
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Categories: General News Article, Community News, Member News/Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025
Launching your first business is exciting, but also demanding. You’re balancing strategy, marketing, legal steps, and financial planning — all while trying to stretch a limited budget. One of the most important things you can do is prioritize investments that set a strong foundation. These early decisions pay dividends in efficiency, credibility, and long-term growth.
1. Professional
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Categories: General News Article, Community News, Member News/Press Release
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Canoga Park, CA – August 24, 2025 – For the sisters of Delta Zeta at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), the start of a new school year brought a fresh beginning — thanks to the generosity of a local business.College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving – Thousand Oaks donated its time and services to complete a free junk removal clean-out, helping the sorority clear years of accumulated
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Categories: Community News, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, General News Article, Member News/Press Release
Friday, August 15, 2025
Let’s face it—most pitch decks are forgettable. You’ve sat through them. Bullet points that blur together. Charts that explain nothing. Speakers who sound like they’re reading the back of a cereal box. But when a deck lands? People lean in. They remember the story, not just the slides. They start asking better questions. They see you not as someone pitching—but as someone solving. So how do you
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
In the age of attention scarcity, visuals make or break a brand’s ability to connect. Promotional images aren’t just about looking good anymore; they’re storytelling tools designed to grip and convert. Businesses, especially smaller outfits without in-house designers, are now finding a powerful ally in AI to stay ahead in this high-stakes visual race. While the idea of machines generating art
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Categories: General News Article, Member News/Press Release, Community News
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Creating video content is no small feat. Whether you’re running a boutique in Thousand Oaks, managing a small team in Westlake Village, or leading a nonprofit in Agoura Hills, recording a polished, engaging video takes time and effort. But far too often, that video is posted once — and then forgotten.
For small business owners in the Greater Conejo Valley area, this doesn’t have to be the case.
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Categories: Community News, General News Article, Member News/Press Release, Education News
Monday, May 05, 2025
Starting and growing a business isn’t a straight climb—it’s more like a shifting staircase, with each step demanding its own set of tools, mindset, and sometimes, an entirely new playbook. Entrepreneurs often imagine growth as a matter of doing more—more customers, more products, more hours. But growth isn’t always linear, and it’s rarely as clean as a spreadsheet might suggest. The strategy
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Categories: Education News, General News Article, Community News, Member News/Press Release
Monday, April 28, 2025
In a city like New York, where sidewalks are fast lanes and attention is currency, the storefront display is a small business owner's most powerful hook. You’ve got a few seconds, maybe less, to catch a glance, a second look, a pause. And in that pause lives possibility: the chance for someone to step inside, to linger, to buy, to return. The best window displays don’t just show products—they
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Categories: Community News, Member News/Press Release, General News Article
Monday, March 24, 2025
Tax season has a way of creeping up on small business owners, turning an already packed schedule into a paperwork avalanche. It’s the time of year when expenses, deductions, and deadlines all demand attention at once. But here’s the truth: tax filing doesn’t have to be a chaotic, last-minute scramble. With a bit of preparation and the right strategies, you can turn tax season into something you
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Categories: Community News, Health & Wellness, Ventura County, Education News, Los Angeles County
Thursday, February 06, 2025
In the relentless march of technology, businesses are compelled to adapt and innovate to maintain their competitive edge. Digital transformation is not merely a trend but a fundamental shift in how companies operate and strategize. This evolution is driven by groundbreaking technologies that redefine efficiency, security, and customer engagement. As organizations integrate these advancements,
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Categories: Education News, Member News/Press Release, Community News, General News Article
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
The holiday season drives increased consumer energy, offering small businesses a chance to boost both sales and customer loyalty. Strategic preparation across operations is essential to meet heightened expectations during this busy time. Tailoring offerings to match shifting customer preferences ensures relevance and appeal. Strengthening online platforms and refining marketing approaches
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