Our Signature Morning of Connection, Empowerment, and Expansion
If you've been curious about what VCBW is becoming, this is where you step in. Coffee & Connection is one of our most beloved community gatherings, and this fall, it's arriving at just the right moment. A room full of women who are building, dreaming, and showing up. Familiar faces. New ones you haven't met yet. And an energy that reminds you exactly why community matters.
Here's what to expect:
A warm, welcoming space to meet new faces and reconnect with familiar ones
Meaningful conversation that goes beyond the typical small talk
Featured businesses and tables to browse, shop, and support
A front-row seat to what VCBW is growing into together
Come as you are. Bring a friend. And leave with new connections, new inspiration, and a real sense of what this community is becoming.
Event Flow
8:30 AM – 9:10 AM | Open Networking
Coffee, tea, pastries
Visit Table Features
Browse the community promo table
Add your marketing materials
9:10 AM – 10:30 AM | Guided Networking
Share who you are & what you do
Explore community events & resources
Connect deeply with other women
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Guided Community Raffle
Spotlight member products/services
Opportunity to share your products/services
10:45 – 11:00 AM | Open Networking
Final connections
Resource sharing
Relationship building
Pricing:
Free to Ecosystem Members | *Ecosystem Members register for event in the Member’s Portal.
$15 Guest Pass for Non-members
Want to feature your business at Coffee & Connection?
Table Feature Opportunities:
Showcase your business at our Coffee & Connection or select in-person events. Perfect for vendors, product-based businesses, and service providers who want real-time visibility and community engagement.
What’s Included:
6-foot table space (we provide the table. You bring the tablecloth, decor, & your marketing material)
Featured on the event webpage
Listed on the Facebook event page
Included on day-of digital assets
Social media post
1-minute elevator pitch during the event
Opportunity to display products, services, and marketing materials
Price:
$25 | Ecosystem Members
$45 | Non Members
Vision Sponsorship Opportunities
This is the elevated visibility opportunity, currently offered exclusively to Ecosystem members. The Vision Sponsor is not a table feature. If you want both, you would apply for each separately.
What is included:
Business feature on the VCBW website
Social media promotion
Featured on all event digital assets
One-minute business introduction during Coffee & Connection
Printed Business Spotlight Card placed directly in front of every single attendee in the room
The Spotlight Card is the headline feature here. Your card, designed with your business logo, name, short bio, key information, and a QR code, will be physically placed at every seat in the room before attendees arrive. Your QR code can direct people to your website, social media, booking page, offer, or any landing page of your choice.
Pricing:
Ecosystem Members: $85
Non-Members: $150
How to apply for C&C collab for November:
Click the application form below
Select Vision Sponsor or Table Feature under “Which collab opportunity are you applying for?”
Select the month you’d like to sponsor: November
In the Event Details field, list the event as C&C
Submit the application.
Event Host: Felicia Mason
VCBW Chief Strategy Officer
Fellie Mason is a strategist and community builder with a gift for turning vision into movement. As Chief Strategy Officer of Ventura County Business Women, she leads strategy and growth with a focus on creating a community shaped by the women within it. Her work brings together organizational leadership, entrepreneurship, facilitation, and a belief in the power of connection, contribution, and participation.
Event Co-Host: Tawney Noriega
VCBW Founder
Tawney Noriega is the Founder of Ventura County Business Women, a community created to connect, empower, and expand opportunities for women in business throughout Ventura County. With a passion for building meaningful relationships and creating spaces where women can grow together, Tawney has shaped VCBW into a thriving network centered on connection, visibility, collaboration, and community.
Event Co-Host: Kenzie Mayberry
VCBW Operations and Event Manager
Kenzie Mayberry is the Operations & Events Manager for Ventura County Business Women, helping bring each event from idea to execution. She oversees the details, coordination, and behind-the-scenes planning that help create organized, welcoming, and intentional experiences for the VCBW community. With a strong eye for logistics and guest experience, Kenzie helps ensure every event runs smoothly while still feeling personal, connected, and aligned with the heart of VCBW.
