Ventura County coalition

CoLAB VC unites Ventura County labor, agriculture, and business to shape policy.

We track housing, water, energy, environment, and land-use decisions so Ventura County employers and communities stay competitive.

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Policy advocacy Research & insight Regional coalition

How we move the needle

We convene, align, and advocate on Ventura County policy.

Translate complex policy into clear action for members.
Build cross‑sector consensus before decisions are made.
Protect local jobs, water, housing, and economic vitality.

Member‑driven · Non‑partisan · Ventura County focused

How we work

Convene, research, and advocate where it matters.

We bring the right people to the table, translate policy into action, and deliver outcomes that protect Ventura County’s economic future.

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Convene

Coalition leadership

Cross‑sector alignment on housing, water, growth, and jobs.

Member briefings Stakeholder convenings

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Research

Regional insight

Data and analysis that shape practical policy choices.

Issue briefs Economic impact

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Policy action

Trusted relationships that deliver better outcomes.

Testimony Direct engagement

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Stories from the coalition

Member and partner perspectives on how local policy plays out across Ventura County.

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What members are saying

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“Great organization helping to improve Ventura County!”

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“Excellent organization focused on issues affecting property owners, labor and business.”

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“Non profit fighting for our rights”

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15+ Years

1,000+ Members

28 Industries

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Who we are

Mission, leadership, and the coalition’s story.

Our work

Policy focus areas

Housing, water, land use, and economic vitality.

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Calendars, briefings, and signature gatherings.

Membership

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Support advocacy and access member briefings.

City FAQs

Business help by city

Permits, licenses, and council updates for every city.

Foundation resources

Disaster + business help

Preparedness, recovery, permits, and business continuity.

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CoLAB Foundation

Fuel the future of Ventura County.

Your gifts fund scholarships, regional initiatives, and the next generation of leaders who care deeply about this community.

The CoLAB Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and supports educational efforts, including Circle the Wagons seminars.

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Scholarships and leadership development
Science and data in regulatory matters
Educational seminars and community partnerships

Impact timeline

Milestones, press wins, and policy outcomes — in order.

Track the outcomes CoLAB members drove across land use, water reliability, energy affordability, and housing balance.

Showing 8 milestones.

2010 Milestone

CoLAB VC founded.

Founded to unite labor, agriculture, and business against burdensome regulations.

County biology guidelines revised.

Resolved key issues in county biology guidelines to protect agriculture.

Read more about County biology guidelines revised.

2012 Policy outcome

Agricultural grading ordinance win.

Eliminated unnecessary environmental reviews for routine ag projects.

Read more about Agricultural grading ordinance win.

2016 Policy outcome

SOAR 2050 negotiations.

Secured economic protections for agriculture in the ballot initiative.

Water award recognition.

Recognized for facilitating critical water infrastructure permits.

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2020 Policy outcome

General Plan lawsuit filed.

Legal challenge launched against policies viewed as harmful to local industries.

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2023 Policy outcome

General Plan settlement reached.

Settlement clarified policy language affecting agriculture and land use.

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2025 Milestone

15-year anniversary celebration.

Annual Meeting highlighted 15 years of advocacy and community ties.

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Events & engagement

Signature convenings that define the year.

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Annual

Annual Meeting & Awards

A signature evening celebrating advocacy, collaboration, and regional impact.

Feb 20, 2026 Ventura

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Wheel

WHEEL Policy Briefing

Water, Housing, Energy, Environment, and Land Use updates with local leaders.

Jan 22, 2026 Virtual + In person

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Circle

Policy seminar series

Educational seminars hosted by the CoLAB Foundation.

Mar 12, 2026 Foundation

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Spring

Spring Fling fundraiser

Our largest fundraiser of the year in support of CoLAB’s mission.

May 8, 2026 South County

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Annual

Member leadership forum

A mid-year strategy session with local decision makers.

Aug 27, 2026 Ventura

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Wheel

Regional priorities update

An open briefing on policy progress and upcoming decisions.

Oct 15, 2026 North County

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Dates are tentative and will be confirmed once the official calendar is published.

Member network

A coalition across Ventura County.

Our members span agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and service industries committed to smart growth.

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