Merchant Matters

DVP would like to periodically communicate with you via text message regarding news important to Downtown merchants or urgent notices. To sing up now, text DVP to 63211. Our text … Continued

Click here to see the slides from the first quarter Merchant Meeting. If you have any questions or would like more details, please reach out to meredith@downtownventura.org.

We want to hear from you! DVP and the Promotions Committee are tasked with creating intriguing and fun ways to bring people into our Downtown. One of the favored ideas … Continued

The DVP is governed by an 11-person board: 7 are Property Owners, 3 are Business Owners (including nonprofits), and 1 director is appointed by the City Council. This year, there … Continued

If you or your employees lost wages during the Thomas Fire, the California EDD manages a federal program called Disaster Unemployment Assistance that provides temporary benefits to individuals who may … Continued

Federal Small Business Assistance (SBA) programs are now available for those impacted by the Thomas fire. A local assistance center will be opening soon, and we will let you know … Continued

The Thomas Fire Benefit Festival will be held on Feb. 3rd at Plaza Park. The goal of this benefit is to raise funds to assist deserving fire victims as quickly and directly as possible … Continued

Our first Merchant Meeting of the year is on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 8:30am at Grapes & Hops, 454 East Main Street. Come meet our newest Patrol Task Force Officer Brian … Continued

Arts & Eats Mission: To contribute to a thriving downtown Ventura community by inspiring, engaging and entertaining visitors and locals with a free bimonthly walking tour of art shows and … Continued

Do you have issues with an unwanted individual that continues to stop by your store? If so, download and fill out this notice of trespassing and hand it to the person. … Continued

Click here to see the presentation. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to Kevin or Meredith.

Click here to see the slide from the second quarter Merchant Meeting. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like more information.

Come to the DVP office on Tuesday, February 21 at 8:30am and have coffee with Corporal Craig. He’ll be available to answer any questions you may have about Downtown and … Continued

Click here to see the notes from the 2017 DowntownWorks Social Media session. If you’d like a one-on-one session with Downtown’s social media manager Megan Hook, please email her an mention … Continued

Click here to see the 2017 Work Plan.

Downtown Ventura Partners (DVP) Board Meeting David Armstrong, President Doug Wood, Vice President 374 Poli St. Suite 100 / Vista Building 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:30am 1/25, 2/22, … Continued

Downtown Ventura thanks the following sponsors and supporters. Their investment in Downtown is greatly appreciated and is a testament to the care they have for their community. All sponsorship funds … Continued

To get the DVP text alerts text “DVP” to 39798. We will send text reminders about street closures, upcoming meetings and any need to know information.

2016 DowntownWorks Conference – Session Highlights This conference is completely FREE to Downtown Businesses and open to business owners, employees, and any interested parties. Spread the word to your neighbors and coworkers! We … Continued