Biz Connect at Cajun Kitchen

Join us for one of our four Biz Connect groups. Members only.

Cajun Kitchen

AI Graphics and Video Creation: Create Professional Marketing Content Without a Design Team

Today’s marketing requires strong visuals and video, but hiring designers and editors can be expensive and time-consuming. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to create graphics, edit video, and produce consistent branded content for your business. We’ll c......More

Today’s marketing requires strong visuals and video, but hiring designers and editors can be expensive and time-consuming. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to create graphics, edit video, and produce consistent branded content for your business. We’ll cover tools like VEED for editing, the difference between Sora and Flow for video creation, generating visuals with Nano Banana, and how to build a consistent visual brand. This session is perfect for product and service businesses that want to improve their marketing visuals quickly and affordably. Price: FREE.

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Biz Connect at The Greek

Join us for one of our four Biz Connect groups. Members only. E-mail [email protected] for availability information.

The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ste. 101

Strategic Intelligence: Learn Anything Faster with NotebookLM

Successful businesses make better decisions because they have better information. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM to conduct competitive analysis, refine pricing, accelerate SEO and AEO, and synthesize large amounts of research into simple summaries ......More

Successful businesses make better decisions because they have better information. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM to conduct competitive analysis, refine pricing, accelerate SEO and AEO, and synthesize large amounts of research into simple summaries and action steps. You’ll also learn how to use AI to create executive briefs, reports, and slide decks quickly, helping you make smarter strategic decisions in less time. This session is ideal for business owners looking to leverage AI for research, planning, and strategic growth. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

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Ribbon Cutting: Anacapa Orthodontics

Ribbon Cutting: Anacapa Orthodontics Address: 2807 Loma Vista Rd, Suite 101, Ventura Date: 6/18/2026 Time: 4-5PM Ribbon Cutting: 4:30PM Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Anacapa Orthodontics brand new office! All are welcome to attend.

Thursday Trivia at SIPS with King Trivia - Community Event

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for a fun night of drinks, laughs, and friendly competition! Bring your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and test your knowledge over a glass of wine, craft beer, or your favorite coffee drink. Prizes, bragging rights, and good......More

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for a fun night of drinks, laughs, and friendly competition! Bring your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and test your knowledge over a glass of wine, craft beer, or your favorite coffee drink. Prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes await — no sign-up needed, just show up ready to play! 

SIPS Coffee Wine Beer 2950 Johnson Drive, Ste. 125, Ventura CA 93003

Ventura Chamber Toastmasters

Improve communication and leadership skills. There is room for more members, so join us!

VCCU Corporate Office: 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93001

Economic Development and Legislative Committee

Promotes the local, state, and federal legislative interests of the business community and works to highlight and discuss issues of interest. Members only. To be added to the distribution list, email [email protected]

Lunch & Learn: Work with AI - Presented by Spark.Ai Agentics

Lunch & Learn: Work with AI - Presented by Spark.Ai Agentics Thursday 6/23 from 12-1:30PM Location: CAPS Media Center – 65 Day Rd., Ventura This is a free event – register at VenturaChamber.com   Lunch & Learn with AI: Practical AI for Main Street Business by Spar......More

Lunch & Learn: Work with AI - Presented by Spark.Ai Agentics Thursday 6/23 from 12-1:30PM Location: CAPS Media Center – 65 Day Rd., Ventura This is a free event – register at VenturaChamber.com   Lunch & Learn with AI: Practical AI for Main Street Business by Spark.Ai Agentics A practical, no-tech session for local business owners who want to understand how AI can actually help with everyday work. This workshop takes AI out of the tech world and brings it into the real world of local business.  Attendees will learn how to use AI to communicate better, create faster, organize ideas, and make daily work easier.   Key Lessons 1. The Basics of Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, & Chat GPT GPTs , Notebook LM 2. Using AI to build websites, APPS, & Social Media Post 3. Using Nano Banana, Chat GPT Image 2, & Google Flow for Creating Marketing Images & Videos   Themes & Concepts     - Ways to save time on writing and admin work   - A realistic starting point for bringing AI into their business   - How to treat AI like a capable new assistant   - A simple framework for giving AI better instructions   - Examples for client emails, social media, and business planning   - A better understanding of where AI helps and where human judgment matters   - Confidence using AI without getting overwhelmed by jargon   - A clearer picture of what AI can do for small businesses   - Hands-on examples for writing, marketing, and organization   - A reusable prompting method that works across tasks   - Tips for avoiding generic or inaccurate AI answers   - One practical AI habit to start using right

Location: CAPS Media Center 65 Day Rd., Ventura

YPG Steering Committee Meeting

Get involved with YPG! Email [email protected] for more information.

Yolanda's 2753 E. Main St., Ventura

Biz Connect at Harbor Cove Cafe

Join us for one of our four Biz Connect groups. Members only. E-mail [email protected] for availability information. This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at Harbor Cove Cafe.

Biz Connect @ Bellringer Brewing

Join us for one of our four Biz Connect groups. Members only. E-mail [email protected] for availability information and the zoom link. This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at Bellringer Brewing.

The MIX @ Tony's Pizzaria

Join us for The MIX at Tony's Pizzaria! All are welcome to join the Ventura Chamber for this fun and free event. Enjoy great food, drinks, and networking. Bring a door prize for an extra shout out. Bring a friend!   

Tony's Pizzaria - 186 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

Thursday Trivia at SIPS with King Trivia - Community Event

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for a fun night of drinks, laughs, and friendly competition! Bring your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and test your knowledge over a glass of wine, craft beer, or your favorite coffee drink. Prizes, bragging rights, and good......More

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for a fun night of drinks, laughs, and friendly competition! Bring your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and test your knowledge over a glass of wine, craft beer, or your favorite coffee drink. Prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes await — no sign-up needed, just show up ready to play! 

SIPS Coffee Wine Beer 2950 Johnson Drive, Ste. 125, Ventura CA 93003

Lunch Mob @ Corrales Mexican Food, Inc. (Downtown)

Join the Ventura YPG for lunch! All are welcome to attend this fun networking event. Each attendee orders on their own and we talk business while enjoying the diverse food choices of our Chamber member restaurants!  

AI for Revenue Systems and Offer Creation: Build Offers, Lead Magnets, and a 90-Day Growth Plan

Many entrepreneurs struggle with revenue, not because they lack ideas, but because they don’t have clear offers or systems in place. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI to design revenue pathways, create lead magnets, draft offers, write landing page copy, and m......More

Many entrepreneurs struggle with revenue, not because they lack ideas, but because they don’t have clear offers or systems in place. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI to design revenue pathways, create lead magnets, draft offers, write landing page copy, and map out a 90-day implementation plan. This session will help you turn your knowledge, services, or products into structured offers that generate revenue. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer plan for monetization and business growth using AI as a strategic partner. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

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Biz Connect at The Greek

Join us for one of our four Biz Connect groups. Members only. E-mail [email protected] for availability information.

The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood

Fundamentals of Food Businesses

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview of the various food business structures. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ide......More

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview of the various food business structures. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas, consider different models for their food business dream, and see the steps for each, as well as the phasing from one to another. This webinar is for anyone interested in bringing a food product to market and entering the food industry. Offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

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Thursday Trivia at SIPS with King Trivia - Community Event

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for a fun night of drinks, laughs, and friendly competition! Bring your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and test your knowledge over a glass of wine, craft beer, or your favorite coffee drink. Prizes, bragging rights, and good......More

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for a fun night of drinks, laughs, and friendly competition! Bring your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and test your knowledge over a glass of wine, craft beer, or your favorite coffee drink. Prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes await — no sign-up needed, just show up ready to play! 

SIPS Coffee Wine Beer 2950 Johnson Drive, Ste. 125, Ventura CA 93003