VCCCD hosts free workshop connecting local entrepreneurs with lenders and business development experts
Camarillo, Calif. (April 17, 2026) — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is hosting “Foundations of Financing for Entrepreneurs,” a free workshop today at the HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center in Camarillo.
The workshop is part of a national pilot program, CEED to Success, designed to expand entrepreneurship and business financing education to underserved founders. As part of this initiative, VCCCD is partnering with the program’s founder, Baker Hill, through its Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) and a partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
The workshop brings together entrepreneurs, lenders and economic development experts to help attendees navigate the funding landscape. Programming includes an overview of resources for Ventura County entrepreneurs, a financing fundamentals presentation, a loan process walkthrough led by Montecito Bank & Trust, and an entrepreneur spotlight. Space is limited to 30 participants.
“At the Ventura County Community College District, we are committed to ensuring that every aspiring entrepreneur, especially those from historically underserved communities, has access to the knowledge, resources, and strategic partnerships needed to secure capital and successfully grow their business,” said Dr. Cynthia Herrera, Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness.
The workshop takes place today, April 17, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center, 555 Airport Way, STE A, Camarillo, Calif. To register for this workshop on eventbrite.