Business Advantages
Envision yourself in a well-rounded business community
where quality of life is the way of life. Ventura offers:
A Smart Location
Ideally located along Southern California’s high-tech
corridor, Ventura is home to major corporations like Lost
Arrow/Patagonia and dozens of smaller but progressive
entrepreneurial companies in the high-technology
industries. Easy access to Los Angeles, the nearby
deep-water port of Port Hueneme, a well-educated
workforce and excellent public services make Ventura a
terrific choice for business.
A Technological Future
The City of Ventura is accelerating its effort to capture a
major share of the technology-driven economy. In doing
so, the City is updating its Comprehensive Plan to establish economic goals and policies to attract
emerging industries like biotechnology, computer
software, and business service sectors. The City is also
developing a specific plan for Ventura’s segment along
Highway 101. Touted as Southern California’s “high-tech
corridor” by Newsweek Magazine, the Highway 101
specific planning process will identify appropriate
development sites for light manufacturing and research
and development opportunities.
Competitively Priced Commercial and Industrial Space
Ventura’s commercial and industrial space is competitively priced. Home to over 10 million square feet
of commercial and industrial space, commercial lease rates are generally $1.35 - $2.50 per square foot;
industrial lease rates at $0.69 - $0.85 per square foot.
The International Link
The Port of Hueneme is located a few miles south of
Ventura. Serving as the only deep-water port between
Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Port is currently an
official U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign Trade
Zone. This status enables firms to defer payment of
customs duties until their products exit the Port. With
unsurpassed efficiency and quality, the Port of Hueneme
is the clear business choice for timeliness.
A Quality Workforce
Ventura offers a highly skilled and trainable workforce. In
fact, over 85% of our residents above age 25 have a high
school diploma with 38% holding college degrees.
Ventura is also home to a variety of higher-education
institutions including Ventura College and extension
campuses for the University of California, Santa Barbara,
and California State University, Northridge. Other higher
educational opportunities include California State
University Channel Islands, California Lutheran University
and various vocational and career centers.
A Quality Lifestyle
Ventura is more than a beachfront community with great
weather. It is a community rich with cultural history,
ample recreational opportunities, and top-notch health
care facilities. Another boon to our high quality of life
includes an award winning educational system,
consistent ranking as one of the safest city in the United
States, and the distinction of being one of America’s
most livable communities.
Various Travel Modes
Ventura businesses and residents enjoy a variety of transportation opportunities. This includes bus service
from South Coast Area Transit, rail service by Metrolink and Amtrak, and airport access to the Los Angeles World Airports and municipal airports in nearby Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Oxnard and Santa Paula. The Port of
Hueneme offers commercial shipping services and Ventura Harbor provides pleasure boating passage.
A Strong Consumer Base
From a numbers perspective, there are approximately
105,000 Venturans with a median household income of
over $58,000. Demographics within a 10-mile radius of
Ventura provide an additional 232,420 consumers with a
median household income of $54,552. This offers a
significant level of consumers and discretionary income
just waiting for your business.
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