CLU advocate Howard Wennes passes at 83
Howard Wennes, a minister who played key roles in the development of California Lutheran University, passed away July 12 following a recent hospitalization. His death at age 83 was announced in a statement from CLU President Lori Varlotta. Known as “Howie” he and his wife Mary, were advocates for California Lutheran during more than a Read More →
Ventura County lagging in job growth
Updated at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 10: Ventura County is the only region in Southern California that has not reached pre-recession job levels, according to research from Cal Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting. Ventura is still 2,600 jobs shy from its pre-recession high and it is possible the job market has peaked, the Read More →
Westlake Village Inn to host Rams radio show
The Westlake Village Inn announced Aug. 29 that ESPNLA 710AM will host a radio show with Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher from the Bogies Bar and Lounge at the hotel in Westlake Village. The weekly show will air from 6 to 7 p.m. each week beginning Sept. 13 and running through the end Read More →
California Lutheran University to launch nonprofit leadership center
Story updated at 11:45 a.m. on July 14: California Lutheran University has tapped a former Ventura County Community Foundation executive to start a nonprofit leadership center that aims to help fill the void created by the VCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership closure. The Thousand Oaks-based university is launching a Center for Nonprofit Leadership in September Read More →
Entrepreneurs pitch companies to investors at Startup Week Conejo Valley
Nine entrepreneurs pitched their companies to regional investors in Thousand Oaks on Feb. 18. Companies from around the region and country pitched to investors, friends and family in attendance at the event by small business advocacy group 805 startups at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The event was part of Startup Week Conejo Valley, Read More →
Yardi Systems founder shares history of success
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How to move customers to say ‘I do’
In today’s digital world, we are bombarded with brand promises, marketing messages, sales pitches and promotional offers at every turn. It is nearly impossible to siphon the constant stream of data that invades our space — whether it be at work, at home or at play. So what does it take to for us to Read More →
