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Subcommittee hears partnerships, events and accelerator plans as staff touts filming and business support gains

San Buenaventura Economic Development Subcommittee · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Staff described partnerships with the chamber and Visit Ventura, 18 film days generating an estimated $12.1M impact, plans for a three-year startup accelerator, and several signature events including Jackalope and potential Dart Federation competitions.

Staff outlined multiple economic-development initiatives intended to boost visitation, business attraction and small-business support. Carrie (economic-development staff) summarized partnership activity with the chamber and Visit Ventura, noting 53 ribbon cuttings in the prior year and several signature events slated for 2025 (Jackalope May 1—3, Bike the Coast moving to Ventura, and discussions with the World Dart Federation).

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