VCBW Community Overview FAQs

  • Ventura County Business Women Community is a networking group focused on both the personal and professional development of local business women. It serves as a sacred space for women to empower themselves and their businesses, and provides resources for business growth and a wealth of connections within the Ventura County and surrounding areas.

  • Our community welcomes all women in business, from entrepreneurs and creatives to corporate professionals and dreamers. We are here to support you with events, resources, and opportunities that align with your personal and professional goals.

  • VCBW offers community, connection, and collaboration through in-person and virtual events, access to an active Facebook group with over 6,600 local women. Find opportunities within an ever-growing hub of personal and professional development tools inside our Ecosystem Membership.

  • The Integration Guide helps new and existing community members get the most out of their experience.

    It includes tips for writing engaging Facebook posts, using the Member Directory, understanding membership benefits, and aligning with your goals as you show up in community.
    You can find it pinned in the Facebook group, on our homepage, or by subscribing to our newsletter.

    Join our newsletter to grab yours here

  • The free Facebook group is open to all local women in business who want to connect, share, and support each other.
    Ecosystem Membership includes monthly events, digital resources, exclusive member chat, discounts, and full visibility within the community.

  • You can request to join directly through our Facebook group.
    Please answer all questions and agree to the community guidelines so our team can approve your request quickly.

  • Our community includes women from all over Ventura County, including:

    • Agoura Hills 

    Calabasas

    • Camarillo

    • Carpinteria

    • Casitas Springs

    • El Rio

    • Fillmore

    • Hidden Hills

    • Lake Sherwood

    • La Conchita

    • Meiners Oaks

    • Mira Monte

    • Moorpark

    • Newbury Park 

    • Oak Park

    • Oak View

    • Ojai

    • Oxnard

    • Piru

    • Port Hueneme

    • Santa Paula

    • Santa Rosa Valley

    • Saticoy

    • Silver Strand Beach

    • Simi Valley

    • Somis

    • Thousand Oaks

    • Westlake Village

    • Ventura

  • Most of our members range between 25 and 65, creating a powerful cross-section of experience, energy, and perspective.
    We’re proud to foster a diverse group of women from all walks of life. Creating a community of innovation, fresh perspectives, depth, and seasoned wisdom.
    The result is a rich, collaborative environment where mutual respect thrives, and everyone has something to contribute and something to gain.

VCBW Event FAQs

  • We offer a mix of in-person and virtual events each month including our core events:

    • Coffee & Connection

    • VCBW Pop-Ins

    • Ecosystem Members-Only Virtual Calls

    • Clarity Call for strategy and support

    • Special collaborations and community events throughout the year

    All events are designed to support genuine connection, resource exchange, and aligned expansion.

    Click here for upcoming events

  • The dates and times of our events vary. You can check out the specific details for all of our upcoming events in the Facebook Group or on the Networking Events page of our website. We host both virtual and in-person events, and location details will be provided upon registration. Click here for upcoming events

    • Ecosystem Members get access to core monthly events for free & discounts with collab events.

    • Non-members can purchase guest passes to attend certain VCBW core events and community hosted events.

    • For special community collaborations, we often offer discounted pricing exclusively for our members and accessible community rates for guests.

    Checkout upcoming events

    For detailed information about the membership, click here for Ecosystem Membership Information.

    • Ecosystem Members can register inside the Members Portal.

    • Nonmembers can sign up for events directly on the event page where applicable.

    Checkout upcoming events

VCBW Ecosystem Membership FAQs

  • The VCBW Ecosystem Membership is a monthly membership offered by Ventura County Business Women (VCBW) designed to empower and support women in business throughout Ventura County.

    As a member, you gain access to a powerful community of like-minded professionals, networking opportunities, educational resources, and events tailored to foster growth, collaboration, and success.

    Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or professional, the VCBW Ecosystem Membership provides a platform for personal and professional development, mentorship, and meaningful connections within the community. Check out more details here

  • If you have joined the VCBW Ecosystem Membership, you have received a welcome email with a link to the Members Portal and password. Use that password every time to sign in.

    We send two Ecosystem Newsletters each month in addition that include the password for reference.

    Click here for the Members Portal

  • You can update your credit card information directly through your Member Portal.

    Simply log in to the portal and navigate to the Communication Hub section at the very bottom. There, you'll find a link to update your payment details.

  • You can cancel your Ecosystem Membership directly through the Member Portal.

    Simply log in to the portal and navigate to the Communication Hub section at the very bottom. There, you'll find a form to cancel.

  • The Digital Vault is available exclusively to Ecosystem Members.
    You can log in through the Members Portal on our website. Once inside, click the “Digital Vault” tab to browse trainings and watch at your own pace.

    Not a member yet? Checkout the Ecosystem Membership

  • The Elevate Series is a free Ecosystem Member feature that spotlights women in our community through an interview-style blog post shared on our website and social media.

VCBW Member Directory Subscription FAQs

  • The Member Directory is a searchable database of local women in business who are part of the Ventura County Business Women community. You can use it in two ways:

    1. To find and connect with other local professionals based on industry, location, or service.

    2. To promote your own business by purchasing a listing that increases your visibility within the community.

  • Both Ecosystem Members and non-members can be listed in the Directory. Here's how it works:

    • Ecosystem Members: You receive a discounted rate of $75/year. Sign up for the Member Directory in the Member Portal to receive the discount code.

    • Non-Members: The rate is $100/year. Sign up here

    Once you've completed the payment, you'll receive an email with a link to set up your profile. After filling out your profile, it will be automatically added to the Member Directory.

  • The Member Directory is a searchable list that helps Ventura County Business Women find and support one another locally. You can purchase a standalone annual directory listing without joining the full ecosystem.

    • Ideal for visibility and connection.

    • Includes: your business info, photo, and contact details on our website.

    • Does NOT include: access to the member portal, monthly events, collaborations, or community tools.