Economic Vitality is a core part of the WCDC mission and this means strengthening Westside businesses.
Westside businesses are essential to the success of our community.
The goals of the Westside Business Network (WBN) are to increase visibility and advocacy for our businesses through productive and fun social events. WBN Meet-Ups connect you with local leaders, resources and agencies. WBN Field Trips explore the Westside while bringing visibility to local businesses. WBN events are always friendly and bilingual. WBN programs and memberships are open to all our local businesses whether store or home-based, or offering retail, creative, industrial professional and personal goods and services.
Most importantly, the Westside Business Network helps the WCDC understand the needs and issues our businesses face. By being a part of the WBN, you are creating a more connected community while building a platform for strengthening the Westside.
WBN PROGRAMS DURING COVID-19
During the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery, the WBN has suspended its usual program to offer the following support services to Avenue-are businesses. Membership & Programs are currently offered FREE of charge.
COVID-19 Business Resource Page
This page feature up-to-date news, webinars and recordings, information on financial opportunities and business support services.
Westside Thrives COVIDeo Series
The WCDC has partnered with ArtSci Ventura to create the Westside Thrives COVIDeo Series. The purpose of the series is to promote Avenue-area business that have been able to open and to learn how they have adapted their business practices to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is FREE to participate. Click link above for more info.