Posts Tagged ‘transportation’
The Economy and Transportation
Nelson Buss Realtor – Aviara Real Estate We opened our session at the Port of Hueneme with a report on the local economy from Bruce Stenslie, CEO of the Economic Development Collaborative. Key takeaways for me included Ventura County being the #1 ranked county in the nation amenities index and ranked near the top in…
Read MoreBalancing Two of Ventura County’s Biggest Challenges
Darrin Peschka Ventura County Transportation Commission, Government and Community Relations Program Manager What are two of the biggest challenges facing Ventura County? Jobs and affordable housing.That’s what I took away from the third session of the Ventura County Leadership Academy, when Cohort XXVII took a dive into housing and the local economy. If you’ve been…
Read MoreSession Review of the Economy & Transportation
Meridith Thompson Assistant Controller, The Trade Desk The November 2021 cohort 27 session was jam-packed with regional information about transportation, housing and how the two intersect. We started our day in Ventura, with a series of speakers that focused on leadership and housing-relates topics. Tracylee Clarke lead us in a discussion of leadership styles, challenging…
Read MoreVCLA – Fountain of Knowledge & Inspiration
Julius Sokenu, VCLA Cohort XXVI Interim President, Moorpark College Ventura County Community College District Prior to Friday, November 13, I did not know what it felt like to hold a drum between my legs and place my palms in a V to drum. Now I have proof that drumming is good for the heart and elevates…
Read MoreIn the Spirit of Being Grateful
By Carlos Evans In the spirit of Thanksgiving and being grateful for the many blessings we enjoy here in Ventura County, here are just a few of the many people, places and things that I learned about/from during our November VCLA cohort session. It goes without saying that their contributions are worth acknowledging and celebrating:…
Read MoreThinking Big and Decision Making
By Brad Hughes, Asset Manager for Ventura Investment Co. They found a way to build the internal combustion engine with 300 horse power and better fuel economy than most cars on the road today when
Read MoreCohort XXIII Reflections
By Nerissa Stacey, Communications Strategist, Mustang Marketing It seems like only yesterday that I took my seat at Camp Arnaz for Cohort XXIII’s very first session. I remember looking around the room at a sea of unfamiliar faces, not sure what to expect but excited to find out. And now I’m preparing to sit among…
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