Member News/Press Releases

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA launched the Community Phase of its $7.5 million capital campaign Saturday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Simi Valley Family YMCA. Attended by over 150 supporters, the event signaled the start of a transformation slated for completion in 2027.The project will turn the branch into a modern multi-generational community hub, featuring a new ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16th, 2026Contact:Julie HarveyDirector of DevelopmentSenior Concerns805-497-0189jharvey@seniorconcerns.org   Senior Concerns Raises the Big Top at 38th Annual Ultimate Dining Experience 2026: The Greatest Gala  Thousand Oaks, Calif.— Tickets are on sale for Senior Concerns’ 38th Annual Ultimate Dining Experience: The Greatest Gala, Saturday, March 14 at 5 p.m. at ...read more

December 5, 2025 – Trisha Paytas: Trishmas LIVE! Trisha Paytas brings her festive, high-energy holiday tour Trishmas LIVE! to the Kavli Theatre on December 5, 2025. Known for her larger-than-life personality and wide-ranging creative work, Paytas blends classic Christmas songs, original surprises, and her signature humor for a bold seasonal celebration. Tickets are on sale now through ...read more

Launching your first business is exciting, but also demanding. You’re balancing strategy, marketing, legal steps, and financial planning — all while trying to stretch a limited budget. One of the most important things you can do is prioritize investments that set a strong foundation. These early decisions pay dividends in efficiency, credibility, and long-term growth.    1. Professional ...read more

Let’s face it—most pitch decks are forgettable. You’ve sat through them. Bullet points that blur together. Charts that explain nothing. Speakers who sound like they’re reading the back of a cereal box. But when a deck lands? People lean in. They remember the story, not just the slides. They start asking better questions. They see you not as someone pitching—but as someone solving. So how do you ...read more

Creating video content is no small feat. Whether you’re running a boutique in Thousand Oaks, managing a small team in Westlake Village, or leading a nonprofit in Agoura Hills, recording a polished, engaging video takes time and effort. But far too often, that video is posted once — and then forgotten. For small business owners in the Greater Conejo Valley area, this doesn’t have to be the case. ...read more

In a city like New York, where sidewalks are fast lanes and attention is currency, the storefront display is a small business owner's most powerful hook. You’ve got a few seconds, maybe less, to catch a glance, a second look, a pause. And in that pause lives possibility: the chance for someone to step inside, to linger, to buy, to return. The best window displays don’t just show products—they ...read more

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The holiday season drives increased consumer energy, offering small businesses a chance to boost both sales and customer loyalty. Strategic preparation across operations is essential to meet heightened expectations during this busy time. Tailoring offerings to match shifting customer preferences ensures relevance and appeal. Strengthening online platforms and refining marketing approaches ...read more