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Downtown Ventura Organization (DVO) committee meetings are open to the public. We want your input and great ideas! For more information or to get involved, please contact the corresponding chair.
Promotion Committee, David Comden, Chair
The Promotion Committee’s main goal is to create a positive image that will rekindle community pride and improve consumer and investor confidence in Downtown. Advertising, retail promotions, special events, and marketing campaigns help sell the image and promise of Downtown to the community and surrounding region. The Promotions Committee communicates Downtown’s unique characteristics, business establishments, and activities to shoppers, investors, potential business and property owners, and visitors.
Economic Restructuring Committee, Vacant
The Economic Restructuring Committee focuses on strengthening Downtown’s existing economic assets while diversifying its economic base. This is accomplished by retaining and expanding successful businesses to provide a balanced commercial mix, sharpening the competitiveness and merchandising skills of business owners, and attracting new businesses that the market can support. Converting unused or underused commercial space into economically productive property also helps boost the profitability of the district. The goal is to build a commercial district that responds to the needs of today’s consumers.
The Clean & Safe Committee, Christy Weir, Chair
The Clean & Safe Committee works on getting Downtown into top physical shape and creating a safe, inviting environment for shoppers, workers, and visitors. The group takes advantage of the visual opportunities inherent Downtown by directing attention to all of its physical elements: public and private buildings, storefronts, signs, public spaces, parking areas, street furniture, public art, landscaping, merchandising, window displays, safety and accessibility issues. An appealing and safe atmosphere, created through attention to all of these visual elements, conveys a positive message about Downtown and what it has to offer. Clean & Safe activities also include instilling good maintenance practices in the commercial district, enhancing the district’s physical appearance through the rehabilitation of historic buildings, encouraging appropriate new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, educating business and property owners about design quality, and long-term planning.
