Tina Vervoorn
Today´s media world is complex. Consortium Media Services (CMS) navigates and saves clients money with our unique 5 Pillars of Marketing Success© - a blend of advertising, public relations, promotions, web integration, and creative to build names into breakaway brands that are leaders in their respective category.
Advertising
The 19-year history of Consortium Media Services allows for preferred media and non-profit rate structures that are legendary. We literally save our clients thousands of dollars on media costs. In addition, our work with many non-profits, including the Ventura Music Festival, have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind promotional coverage in local target markets areas.
Promotions
CMS has worked with the L.A. Dodgers, Albertsons, McDonald´s and other high profile firms in various charitable and retail programs. One of CMS´s most successful assets, promotions, will bring speed to timelines as additional awareness is built faster to clients through promotion and marketplace partnerships.
Public Relations
The Public Relations Division at CMS has consistently delivered many articles and managed press relations for numerous companies. Our "good news" approach delivers results and effectiveness. Over the past 11 years, CMS has developed solid relationships with key publishers, editors and reporters in Ventura County and throughout Southern California.
Web Integration and Social Media:
CMS maintains and builds increased brand consistency in our web programs and has designed and integrated electronic components into many traditional media programs. Our latest design, Grossman Imaging Centers website, reflects its new iconic materials, brochures and folders and properly reflects the company´s commitment to excellence.
Creative
At CMS, our Creative Services Department is intimately tied to brand work, using all the various disciplines that make us an effective media management company on every level with the ability to carry out an exciting, sustained brand awareness campaigns.
About the CMS Team
Denise Bean-White, President / CEO
Denise has 29 years of hands-on experience in direct mail, newspaper, radio, network television and station management. Her trend analysis, brand work, and work stratagem media packaging delivers outstanding and cost effective results. She is dedicated to her client´s success. Denise is responsible for developing branding and marketing strategies and maintaining client relations.
Jennifer Curtis, Senior Vice President / General Manager
Jennifer´s diverse background includes 15 years of experience in marketing management and graphic design with work in the video game industry and with Paramount Studios. Jennifer´s strength lies in her ability to create branding that translates seamlessly through a variety of media. Jennifer is analytical and multifaceted: able to write copy, direct production, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. She assists with executive management and in maintaining client relations.
Tina Vervoorn, Public Relations Manager
Tina has more than 9 years of experience working as a journalist, editor, photographer, and designer for a major newspaper. At CMS, she maintains positive relationships with local and national media outlets and crafts enticing press releases and supporting documents to ensure optimal coverage in various media. Tina is responsible for all public relations efforts and publicity with the media.
Adrienne Stephens, Public Relations Correspondent
Adrienne has more than 8 years of experience working the public relations and communications fields. Having previously handled communications strategies for a commercial real estate firm and economic development agency, Adrienne brings a strong business background to CMS. Adrienne assists with the CMS PR department with writing, client communication and public relations duties.
Emily Raab, Creative Director
Emily has 10 years of experience in creative design services. She has an exceptional ability to capture and express a company´s brand through the power of design and relate a cohesive message throughout all facets of corporate communication from print to web and everything in between. Emily manages creative design development and oversees print and materials production.
Denise Hodgson, Office Manager / Media and Traffic Coordinator
Denise´s excellent eye for detail is a tremendous asset to CMS. She skillfully manages to handle all facets of the firm´s bookkeeping and accounting, as well as traffic administration and media plan maintenance, including assisting with media plans, facilitation and invoicing.
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Articles by Tina Vervoorn
March 10, 2010
Thousands of off-road fans can see all of the latest off-road innovations, shop for new toys the whole family can use, enjoy incredible demos and take advantage of great show discounts at the first Ventura County Off-Road Expo, May 8-9 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, Calif.
One weekend, gold trifecta ticket in Ventura, Calif. with Perlman, Isbin and Hancock, April 30-May 2
March 05, 2010
Ventura, Calif. is the only city on the planet to see all three legendary Grammy Award musicians in concert: Classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and jazz musician Herbie Hancock perform in concert back-to-back April 30-May 2 as part of the Ventura Music Festival´s 16th season.
February 24, 2010
Art Share Program benefits Ventura County's largest regional food bank with opening of newest exhibit, "Spring ´10." Artist reception is March 18.
(VENTURA, CALIF.) – Terry Bray, curator of Gallery at the Crowne at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel, has spent 25 years in the promotion o...
February 18, 2010
The basic premise of Farm Share is to utilize green waste to help local growers amend their soil, increase the quality and quantity of their crops and, ultimately give back to hungry families and help them put food on their tables.
February 18, 2010
Arts collaboration of talented local artists complement Ventura Music Festival´s popular series of concerts, raise funding for educational outreach programs.
Painted and adorned by 15 accomplished artists, each used the chest as a blank canvas to highlight this year´s festival theme, "Romanze." The chests will be auctioned on March 6 at the Ventura Music Festival´s "Evening of Note" annual fundraiser dinner at the Four Points Sheraton Ventura Harbor.
Hailing from Camarillo, Oak View, Ojai, Santa Paula and Ventura, artists include: Janet Black, Karen Brown, Susan Cook, Judy Gibbs, Jack Farquhar Halbert, Dorothy Hunter, Norman Kirk, Christine Leong, Leslie Marcus, Gail Pidduck, Leslie Plimpton, Len Poteshman, Betsy Quinn, Roxie Ray and Sylvia Torres.
February 18, 2010
Over the past year, several non-profit organizations and city agencies throughout Bakersfield have used PODS containers to raise funds and further their missions.
February 16, 2010
Established in 1946, the Ventura County Contractors Association (VCCA) is a non-profit association of qualified general contractors, subcontractors, building material suppliers and many other leading construction industry businesses. Benefits of membership include use of a full-service plan room, monthly and annual member dinners and events, newsletters and advertising, safety training and seminars, insurance discounts, free notary service and legal consultation.
February 09, 2010
Subtle and humble are two words that perfectly describe this legendary percussionist. Two words one may not understand until you begin to know the man and his music. I am talking about the legendary master of percussion, Pete Escovedo.
Pete and his Latin Orchestra will appear for the Ventura Music Festival on February 13 in Ventura. Joining him on stage for a short set will be 17-year old Christian Choh of Agoura Hills who plays alto saxophone. visit www.venturamusicfestival.org for tickets and information.
February 08, 2010
Samantha Dilbeck is an amazing kid with the heart of an angel. At age 6, she informed her parents, Tiffany and Erick Dilbeck that she wanted to help foster children who were plucked from their homes without a moment´s notice.
To serve these children in crisis, the Dilbeck family founded Sammie´s Kids Foundation (SKF) in 2005. A nonprofit organization serving Salinas and Monterey Counties, Calif., SKF has made a difference in the lives of more than 800 children and teens taken to the Salinas-based Cherish Receiving Center operated by Aspiranet, one of California´s largest foster care and adoption agencies.
February 02, 2010
FOOD Share recently was awarded a $15,000 Community Impact Grant (CIG) from the New York Life Insurance Company to support its mission.
January 26, 2010
With franchises located throughout California, PODS reinforces community with portable storage containers.
January 20, 2010
James Hwang will direct sales initiatives and develop new strategies for long-distance moving and local moving and storage sales, as well as customer service to ensure a competitive edge for the firm.
January 20, 2010
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce will induct new members to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee on Jan. 27 during the organization´s board installation and annual membership meeting at the Historic Pierpont Inn & Spa.
January 18, 2010
Ventura Music Festival welcomes legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo Feb. 13 and local jazz contest winner from Agoura Hills, Christian Choh, 17 year old superstar alto sax player.
January 15, 2010
Wells Fargo presented $50,000 to FOOD Share, Ventura County´s largest regional food bank, in its continued effort to support the non-profit food bank which serves 55,000 people each month
January 11, 2010
Young filmmaker Monica Guerra believes that youth in America have the right to speak their mind and can influence real change in government. Her convictions led her to create a documentary film entitled "16," which explores the questions of why 16-year-olds do not have the right to vote and demonstrates her personal passion for the issue of voting.
January 08, 2010
It will be a weekend to remember as three of music´s true greats, violinist Itzhak Perlman, guitarist Sharon Isbin and jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock grace local stages to perform as a part of the Ventura Music Festival´s 16th season entitled "Romanze." This rare weekend concert trifecta is the only place in the world music lovers can see all three GRAMMY Award-winners perform in one weekend, April 30-May 2.
January 07, 2010
PODS franchises in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties build on reputation for stellar service.
January 06, 2010
PODS, a national leader in the moving and storage industry, appointed George Spowart as vice president of marketing at the firm´s corporate offices in Clearwater.
Legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo stops in Ventura for Fourth Annual Latin Jazz Concert, Feb. 13
December 30, 2009
On Feb. 13 Mr. "E" Pete Escovedo will perform for the Ventura Music Festival´s Fourth Annual Latin Jazz Concert at the Ventura High School Theater. In addition to his famous artistry on the timbales, Escovedo will bring his Latin Jazz Orchestra, which includes a lively horn section.
December 24, 2009
PODS, a national leader in the moving and storage industry, announced plans to hire 255 customer and call center representatives at its corporate headquarters in Florida and in cities across the U.S. and Canada.
The company is bucking a difficult economic environment and experiencing steady corporate growth with its compelling and flexible moving and storage solution and plans to hire 30 to 45 new employees each month between now and May 2010.
December 23, 2009
Acclaimed cookbook author and food sensation Joan Nathan is the featured guest host for ultra luxurious "A Taste of the Mediterranean" cruise, July 21-31, 2010.
December 23, 2009
FOOD Share recently was presented with nearly $11,000 in donations from the Simi Valley community by Southern California Edison, Chuy´s Simi Valley West, and the Channel Islands 4x4 Club. Royal High School students once again showed its school spirit, donating 7,620 lbs. of food from its student body.
December 17, 2009
Grass Valley-based financial planning firm encourages investors to take advantage of year- end adjustments.
December 11, 2009
The Ventura County Contractors Association (VCCA) recently presented nine local Ventura County nonprofit charities with donations totaling $14,000. Recipients included the Camarillo Health Care District, Casa Pacifica in Camarillo, FOOD Share Ventura County, Habitat for Humanity Ventura County, Livingston Memorial Veteran´s Nursing Home, Meals on Wheels, Ventura County Rescue Mission, Ventura County Special Olympics, and Ventura County Teen Challenge.
December 11, 2009
Steve Yapp, business owner of PODS in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, the Tri-County´s Best Moving and Storage Idea Ever©, knows that a little organizational preparation goes a long way toward alleviating some of the holiday home decorating stress. He offers helpful hints to make the annual job easier and the end results far more satisfying.
December 09, 2009
Brett Schnitzius, a former offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, joins PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) in Dallas/Ft. Worth as warehouse general manager.
December 08, 2009
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce in Ventura, CA announced today a search to recruit dynamic candidates to fill the role of executive director previously held by Zoe Taylor for 13 years.
December 03, 2009
Ten years ago, PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) revolutionized the moving and storage industry and set a new standard for consumers needing flexible solutions.
Today, brothers Mike and Tim Greene are managing partners of nine PODS franchises, including Orlando, which is celebrating 10 years of service to the community.
November 25, 2009
Stores from the South Bay to the Gold Coast, including Oakridge, Fremont, Eastridge, Marina, Salinas, Gilroy, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Valley Fair, and Westgate will participate in clothing donation program through Dec. 5.
November 24, 2009
Channel Islands 4x4 Club and Chuy's Simi Valley West will host a fundraiser event from 5-10 pm on December 12 to benefit FOOD Share, Ventura County 's largest regional food bank serving nearly 55,000 friends each month.
November 23, 2009
Five high school students will vie for the chance to play with Latin music legend Pete Escovedo when the Ventura Music Festival hosts its third annual Student Jazz Competition on Jan. 10. Latin-jazz percussionist Escovedo will appear with his ensemble at Ventura High School Theatre on Feb. 13.
November 18, 2009
PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) welcomes Brian Farris as its Corporate Director of Logistics.
Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides service to a population of more than 238 million consumers, and moving and storage services in 48 U.S. states, Canada and Australia. To date, the company has completed more than 200,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded one million deliveries and has nearly 138,000 PODS containers in service.
November 13, 2009
The Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel has established a unique sustainable agreement with its "Just One" campaign, which will donate $1 from each guest night to help serve those in need through FOOD Share. The sustainable partnership will help to serve more than 54,700 each month.
November 14, 2009
What prompted Stephen J. Kipp to create his firm´s Circle of Excellence Awards was actually the work of his clients who often asked for referrals to local businesses and other organizations.
Once referrals are in, an advisory committee pours over nominations in consideration for the firm´s annual Circle of Excellence Awards, now in its second year, to recognize and support the local business community.
November 13, 2009
Founded more than 30 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, CA, Aspiranet is one of the most diverse private social service agencies in California. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet has touched the lives of over 10,000 families and children since its founding.
November 03, 2009
A traditional holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker" ballet produced by the Ventura County Ballet Company (VCBC) is not only a feast for the senses, it is one of the largest productions in Southern California.
October 16, 2009
Ten years ago the Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat (TOTSOCE) program was started to help collect canned food for FOOD Share, Ventura County's regional food bank. This Halloween, Ventura County´s Loma Vista 4-H club and FOOD Share ask the community and youth organizations to help Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat (TOTSOCE) by collecting canned food and other non-perishable food items, Oct. 19 – Nov. 8.
October 15, 2009
The Taste of Home Cooking School & Showcase Expo in Oxnard on Nov. 4, 2009 will help feed the hungry. One-dollar of every ticket purchased will be donated to FOOD Share, Ventura County´s regional food bank. For each dollar FOOD Share receives, $7 worth of food can be provided to a family or individuals.
October 14, 2009
Sterling Travel announced today it will expand the firm´s global interests and opportunities with the purchase of Ventura-based Radio Cruises.
October 13, 2009
A first-class cast of 135 dancers from Camarillo, Ojai, Santa Paula, Somis, Fillmore, and Ventura CA as well as professional dancers from around the world will gather on stage to present the ballet. VCBC pre-professionals from Ballet Academy Ventura, the official school of the VCBC, also will dance various roles.
October 13, 2009
It´s time to start your engines as Ventura Raceway drives hard to the chase to benefit Aspiranet foster children, siblings, and families at Ventura Raceway on Saturday, Oct. 17.
October 08, 2009
Aspiranet, one of California´s largest nonprofit adoption and foster care support organizations, and Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles are teaming up to host a Black Vest Affair Motorcycle Run from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2009.
October 02, 2009
FOOD Share, Agromin encourage community to grow produce through Garden Share program, initiate call to action for neighborhoods to help feed our hungry.
October 01, 2009
On September 15, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors presented FOOD Share, Ventura County´s largest regional food bank, with a signed proclamation to recognize September as Hunger Action Month, a national effort to raise awareness in the fight against hunger in communities across America.
September 29, 2009
Facebook has become a happy medium advertising venue for Brian Cates, owner of the PODS of Southwest Missouri franchise located in Springfield.
September 25, 2009
As new owners begin renovations at historic Southern California 99-year old Pierpont Inn in Ventura, paranormal encounters and activity more frequent.
Whether you share a fancy for paranormal sightings or want to escape into a vortex of relaxation at this historic inn on the bluff, The Pierpont Inn has something for everyone, both in this world and in alternate realms.
September 24, 2009
Westlake Village resident Randy Carson, a wealth advisor and vice president of portfolio management at Kipp Financial Group in Ventura, CA, he has 30 years of experience in the financial industry, representing such companies as E.F. Hutton and City National Bank. A diverse background of life insurance, portfolio selection and management, fixed income management, equity trading and retirement planning provides a distinct advantage with clients.
September 18, 2009
Aspiranet, one of the largest nonprofit adoption and foster care support organizations in California, serving thousands of foster children and families, will host an educational conference in South San Francisco Sept. 23-24. The conference will feature non-profit organizations from the Western United States working with emancipating foster youth and community based groups.
September 08, 2009
The 23rd Annual Golf Tournament, presented by the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, tees off at 11 am on Sept. 21 at North Ranch Country Club (4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village, CA
September 03, 2009
September marks Feeding America´s second Hunger Action Month, a national effort to raise awareness in the fight against hunger. The organization encourages food banks across the nation to get behind the effort to help those in need across the nation.
Locally, FOOD Share has partnered with many organizations to combat hunger this fall, each presenting an opportunity for the public to participate, one person, one neighborhood, one corporation at a time.
September 01, 2009
Smokey´s House of Barbecue in Oxnard serves up over $5,000 to Ventura County charities
(OXNARD, CA – Sept. 1, 2009) Since the opening of Smokey´s House of BBQ in Oxnard in March, founder Mike Christian has taken his passion for barbecue and support for the local community to a whole new level.
August 27, 2009
Sixties-themed fundraiser benefits Aspiranet, one of the largest nonprofit adoption agencies in the State of California, nets over $4,500
But for one night, on July 25, pseudo celebrities from the 1960s came together to help solve a murder mystery for Aspiranet, a nonprofit charity supporting foster children, siblings, and families through 35 core programs, including those offered in Kern County.
August 26, 2009
On Saturday, May 1, Perlman will perform at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. An elegant, pre-concert dinner and a presentation by Nuvi Mehta, Artistic Director of the Ventura Music Festival will highlight the evening. Tickets are available for advance purchase by calling 805-648-3146.
August 25, 2009
Ventura County Contractors Association hosts 25th Annual Ted Flesher Memorial Golf Tourney to raise scholarship funds.
The Ventura County Contractors Association (VCCA) is dedicated to improving and supporting the local community. Twenty-Five years ago the VCCA created the Ted Flesher Memorial Golf Tourney to help raise funds for student scholarships.
August 20, 2009
Hana Monroe Goldstone, 16, a student at Ballet Academy Ventura, home of the Ventura County Ballet Company, was recently awarded a $40,000 scholarship by InnerSpark, California State Summer School for the Arts.
August 11, 2009
The Sempra Energy Foundation, founded by Sempra Energy, recently extended a $7,500 grant to FOOD Share to support the 4th Annual Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series, of which the local nonprofit was a beneficiary.
August 07, 2009
Bonnie Weigel, CEO of Ventura County´s largest regional food bank, recently won two top honors at the 3rd Oxnard Salsa Festival´s Dancing with the Community Stars event.
August 05, 2009
PODS (Portable on Demand Storage) and UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, have agreed to a marketing alliance that provides for the exchange of services between leaders in portable container moving and storage and full-service moving.
July 31, 2009
Steve Yapp, owner of three PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) franchises in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, welcomes Crystalynn Kinchela to the firm.
July 30, 2009
Two Ventura County nonprofits are partnering to provide basic needs of food and shelter for fellow neighbors in our community – FOOD Share and Habitat for Humanity.
July 28, 2009
FOOD Share, Ventura County's largest regional food bank serving more than 41,000 per month, is partnering with the Ventura County Fair to help feed the need of hunger, August 6-14.
July 15, 2009
At its recent 21st Scholarship Gala Event the Ventura College Foundation awarded 139 students nearly $180,000 in scholarships provided by donors. One of those donors, Stephen J. Kipp, is a third generation resident of Ventura County. As president and CEO of Kipp Financial Group in Ventura, Kipp provided Oxnard resident Tiffany J. Hamlin with a Future Leaders Scholarship.
July 08, 2009
Ventura PODS franchise partners with Casa Pacifica, the largest non-profit crisis provider for children in Ventura and Santa Barbara.
June 18, 2009
At Kipp Financial Group's qualified investment professionals work as a team to help manage the wealth of clients to ensure a healthy balance. By adopting a similar model as the Mayo Clinic, the firm reviews the entire financial picture, rather than just one component. Specialists evaluate debt, risk and portfolio management and estate and tax planning with the ultimate goal of securing financial freedom for its clients, in sickness and in health.
June 15, 2009
The Ventura County Ballet Company provided over 400 complimentary tickets to at-risk youths to attend its performance of Cinderella, The Ballet in June. The ballet featured an international cast of professional dancers, including Australian Aaron Smyth and prima ballerina Jennifer Rowe of Hawaii, among others.
June 15, 2009
Mike Christian, founder of Smokey´s BBQ, also is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the food bank June 22-25. Guests donating $10 to the organization at any of their services – breakfast, lunch or dinner – on these days will receive a $10 gift card for a future visit to the restaurant.
Matilda "Miss Tilly" Ahearn, 85, will be guest of honor at Smokey´s House of BBQ in Oxnard from 5-7pm, June 25.
Ventura County regional food bank implements innovative solutions to fill shelves with protein foods
June 11, 2009
A major food bank distributing millions of pounds of food each year to those in need throughout Ventura County, FOOD Share collects and receives food year-round, distributing to more than 150 partner agencies throughout Ventura County and feeding more than 41,000 each month.
June 09, 2009
Ventura County Contractors Association, National Association of Women in Construction awards over $13,000 in scholarships
On May 19, VCCA awarded 10 students $8,350 in academic scholarships. Four other students received $4,000 in scholarships from the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Additionally, NAWIC sponsored a CAD drafting contest and Lego´s building project, awarding an additional $1,000 to four local students.
June 04, 2009
Consortium Media Services, specializing in building breakaway brands through its Five Pillars of Marketing Success© - advertising, public relations, promotions, web integration, and creative, has moved from Oxnard to Ventura.
June 03, 2009
According to the USDA data, approximately four million Americans live in households that cannot consistently put food on the table or feed their families. The current economic slowdown, coupled with increased food costs, fuel and other basic expenses, is forcing more and more middle-class people to seek food assistance.
June 03, 2009
The leader in portable moving and storage, PODS has established an in-house Rapid Response Team. Implementing strategies with the onset of disaster(s), the Rapid Response Team monitors weather patterns and implements best practices as needed to dispatch PODS containers in the most effective manner.
May 28, 2009
While Jourdan Urbach, a 17-year old violin prodigy was in town to perform during the 15th Ventura Music Festival in May, he also visited with top surgeons to learn about technological advances in brain trauma medicine and research.
May 27, 2009
Sterling Travel of Camarillo, one of the country´s top cruise and destination agencies, welcomes Westlake resident Pat Kelly Randall to its team of experts.
May 22, 2009
Starring Australian television sensation dancer Aaron Smyth and Prima Ballerina Jennifer Rowe the timeless tale of Cinderella is performed in a thoroughly modern way June 6-7 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Cinderella´s two homely stepsisters, hilariously played by Sergei Domrachev and John Piel, bring over-the-top and outrageous demeanors to the stage.
May 15, 2009
As the housing market and property values decline throughout the U.S., innovative strategies are put into place to facilitate a quicker and more profitable sale. A do-it-yourself tip all homeowners can take advantage of is decluttering, or removing unnecessary personal and bulky items to make the home appear larger and more inviting to potential buyers. The bright red and white PODS® containers have been hailed as the perfect solution to homeowners´ decluttering and storage needs.
May 15, 2009
Tea with Cinderella and her prince on April 26 in Ventura included special treats, the opportunity for little princesses to have their photograph taken, plus plenty of cookies, tea and cakes for all to enjoy.
The fundraiser benefitted the VCBC and its upcoming performances of Cinderella, The Ballet June 6-7 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.
May 14, 2009
Nation´s largest one-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger, collects 100,755 lbs. from Oxnard, Ventura, and Thousand Oaks households, surpassing 2008 drive results by 10,000 lbs.
May 14, 2009
As an easier way to declutter, PODS offers affordable options for moving and storage. An online survey to more than 60,000 RE/MAX agents* across the U.S. conducted by PODS Enterprises continues to demonstrate the importance of decluttering a home in a slow housing market.
May 13, 2009
On April 29, nearly 60 associates from Bank of America in Ventura County volunteered on and offsite to participate in a thank you campaign, making 750 telephone calls to FOOD Share donors, scribing thank you letters to 150 partner agencies and 31 brown bag agencies, and processing thousands of pounds of rescued food for those in need.
May 11, 2009
A "final four" contestant from Australia´s Got Talent Television series in 2008, Ventura County Ballet Company has found its prince for Cinderella, The Ballet, premiering June 6-7! Rodney Gustafson the artistic director of the State Street Ballet in Santa Barbara, designed and produced Cinderella, The Ballet. Recently he auditioned dancers at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theater (ABT) in New York City, on behalf of the Ventura County Ballet Company where 18-year old Aaron Smyth captured his attention.
May 12, 2009
Supporting the local arts and the community has been a life long mission for Stephen J. Kipp of Kipp Financial Group, based in Ventura, CA. When he learned of Rubicon Theatre Company´s "It Takes a Village" fundraising efforts, Kipp knew his firm could be a part of the effort to keep award-winning theatre thriving in Ventura.
May 11, 2009
An early respondent during emergency weather or natural disaster situations, the PODS nationwide network can dispatch its portable containers to assist in recovery and rebuild efforts, often within hours of the event. As Santa Barbara residents begin to recover from the recent Jesusita fires, Central Coast portable moving and storage firm PODS stands ready to serve communities and ground personnel.
May 08, 2009
PODS has signed a multi-year agreement with Wabash National´s DuraPlate® Products Group to provide new eco-friendly PODS containers to all national PODS franchises.
The recyclable containers currently are being delivered into the field by Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county PODS franchise owner Steve Yapp.
May 08, 2009
ABC7 Eyewitness News, Programming and Public Affairs departments to meet with community leaders, residents at FOOD Share´s Oxnard distribution center from 6-8:30pm on May 19.
April 24, 2009
Returning to perform in the church she attended as a child, Ventura resident Sophie Wingland, a 21-year old soprano, performs during the 15th Ventura Music Festival on May 7.
Local pediatric patients to be visited by 17-year old violinist, philanthropist during Ventura Music
April 24, 2009
The Ventura Music Festival is renowned for showcasing musical talents from all over the world, and this year is no exception. Joining the popular Rising Stars concert series Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta brings Jourdan Urbach, a 17-year old violin prodigy to perform at First United Methodist Church on May 7.
April 24, 2009
With state-of-the-art theatrics and video effects and perfection in choreography, the Ventura County Ballet Company (VCBC) will present the timeless tale of Cinderella in a thoroughly modern way June 6 and 7 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.
April 15, 2009
As the Ventura County Probation Agency of Ventura County celebrated its 100th anniversary, many local organizations praised the facilities outreach programs for its detained youths.
April 02, 2009
Now in its 15th Season, the Ventura Music Festival expands on its 2009 theme, "Ruskaya! Music…the Soul of Russia," by hosting world-class musicians The Jerusalem String Quartet, David Krakauer´s Acoustic Klezmer Project and Russian pianist Alexander Ghindin, appearing at historic venues throughout the City of Ventura in May 2009.
April 02, 2009
Celebrating 20 years in business, cutting edge ensemble firm Kipp Financial Group, based in Ventura CA, was founded in 1989 as a client-driven company with the purpose of providing financial freedom through wealth management. As the firm evolved, Stephen J. Kipp Founder and CEO of Kipp Financial Group infused a truly unique approach to the financial industry.
March 30, 2009
Ventura County Food Bank, FOOD Share today announced that it has received a donation of nearly $29,000 from the Macy´s West Thanks for Sharing Campaign. The funds will be used to help provide food and groceries to the nearly 40,000 people served each month by FOOD Share.
March 27, 2009
According to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) furniture accounted for 9.3 million tons, or 3.7 percent, of our waste stream in 2007. For Mike Pegler, owner of an upscale consignment store, The Consignment Warehouse in Westlake Village, buying and selling previously owned furniture is a great environmentally-friendly option for consumers.
March 18, 2009
The one-day Vons food drive on March 7 to benefit FOOD Share, Ventura County´s regional food bank, brought in a total of $1,600 and more than 9,000 lbs. of food that will immediately be distributed through FOOD Share´s warehouse in Oxnard and its 150 partner agencies and food pantries throughout the county who serve nearly 40,000 people each month.
March 18, 2009
The Ventura County Contractor´s Association, comprised of more than 700 members, will host a consumer booth at the 17th Annual Spring Ventura Home & Garden Show through Sunday at Seaside Park in Ventura.
March 10, 2009
Top-selling instrumentalist Chris Botti performs for 15th season of the Ventura Music Festival on May 3. Bringing his upbeat fusion of pop, jazz, and classical melodies in a rare coastal performance, he will take the stage for an outdoor concert at Ventura College on Sunday May 3.
March 11, 2009
As a third generation resident of Ventura, Stephen J. Kipp is invested in his community and dedicated to preserving local arts throughout Ventura County, including sponsorships of the Rubicon Theatre, and the Ventura Music Festival and its Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta, among others.
February 27, 2009
Ventura-based Kipp Financial Group, founded by Stephen J. Kipp, donates radio time, encourages clients to patronize local businesses to add economic vitality.
February 27, 2009
Ventura Music Festival´s annual auction and fundraiser invites filmmaker, writer and director Kathi Carey to screen her award-winning short film, "Worth," in rare Southern California showing. The evening also will feature a live auction of 15 one-of-a-kind "Musical Chairs" crafted by local artisans, March 14.
February 25, 2009
The Ventura Music Festival, celebrating its 15th year, has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the Irvine Foundation under its Creative Connections Fund for its 2009 and 2010 seasons.
February 12, 2009
Celebrating 63 years of service, the Ventura County Contractors Association appoints 2009 officers and re-elected its 2008 president, vice president and secretary to serve second terms in 2009.
February 09, 2009
In one week, Fox Fine Jewelry in Ventura, CA gave away 200 sterling silver necklaces to people who have lost their jobs or their homes due to foreclosure.
Now, a group of 45 independent jewelers across the U.S. and Canada are also participating. Debbie Fox, owner of Fox Fine Jewelry, assembled the group through her membership in the Independent Jeweler´s Organization, the largest buying group in the world.
February 03, 2009
Presented by the Ventura Music Festival, nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Paquito D´Rivera and his Funk Tango Trio will play for one-night only at 8pm on February 14 at the Ventura High School Theater in Ventura. He will be joined onstage by Michael Peddycoart of Simi Valley High School, who was selected winner of the Festival´s Second Student Jazz Competition.
January 27, 2009
First California Bank, with five branches sprinkled throughout Ventura County in Camarillo, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura, recently donated $8,700 to three nonprofit organizations, including MANNA of the Conejo Valley, Care & Share in Simi Valley and FOOD Share, Ventura County´s regional food bank.
January 15, 2009
While many retail chains and home furnishing stores are experiencing a significant drop in sales, consignment stores are seeing the silver-lining in sales as consumers look for creative ways to save money and stick to their budgets.
January 14, 2009
Celebrating its 15th season, the Ventura Music Festival in Ventura CA will present world-renowned artists in unique historical locations for 10 days throughout the City of Ventura, April 30-May 9, 2009, including The Jerusalem String Quartet, virtuoso guitarists The Romero Family, trumpeter Chris Botti, David Krakauer´s Acoustic Klezmer Project, pianist Alexander Ghindin, Rising Stars soprano Sophie Wingland and violinist Jordan Urbach, father and son Dady and Nuvi Mehta with actor Peter Strauss, and Burning River Brass.
January 09, 2009
In a recent e-mail message, soon-to-be First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama called for assistance to the food banks of our nation. Locally, FOOD Share is asking the community to brown bag lunch for one or more days during the Presidential inauguration week of January 18, and to donate the $10 savings to FOOD Share.
January 09, 2009
As a partner to FOOD Share and several other local nonprofits, including the Salvation Army, My Stuff Bags, Casa Pacifica and many others, local Central Coast, California PODS franchise continues to provide logistics of storing food and toys at donation points for those less fortunate.
January 07, 2009
Ventura County youths, large corporations and everyone in-between came together to be a champion for FOOD Share and help feed the hungry. This year 247 businesses, 50 schools and 18 neighborhood drives joined FOOD Share to tackle hunger. VONS grocery stores and PODS, a portable on demand storage company, partnered to provide visibility and storage at 20 VONS Grocery stores throughout Ventura County.
December 26, 2008
From superintendents to kindergarteners, eight Pleasant Valley Schools supported the drive to tackle hunger by donating 10,060 lbs. of food, while Simi Valley´s Royal High contributes 15,425 lbs and John C. Fremont Intermediate School in Oxnard brings in 3,475 lbs.
December 24, 2008
The economic downturn, rising unemployment and food costs have created a tough environment for many this holiday season. Many people are finding themselves having to call on their local food bank for support. In response to increasing demand for food assistance in our surrounding communities, the Amgen Foundation recently made contributions totaling $200,000 to assist food banks through the holidays, including a $75,000 grant to FOOD Share of Ventura County.
December 23, 2008
PODS Enterprises today announced that Wabash National´s DuraPlate® Products Group has signed a multi-year agreement to build and service all of PODS´ traditional portable storage container requirements. The production agreement with Wabash National will allow PODS to continue their tremendous growth, while ensuring that the PODS® containers are unsurpassed in the industry.
December 17, 2008
As part of its ongoing student outreach mission, the Ventura Music Festival announces its Second Student Music Competition, selecting one Ventura, Santa Barbara or Los Angeles high school student to play a number on stage with Latin-jazz legend Paquito D´Rivera, a nine-time GRAMMY Award winner.
December 16, 2008
Piano wunderkind Freddy Kempf, who sells out concerts worldwide, will make his Ventura Music Festival debut on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Community Presbyterian Church,1555 Poli Street, Ventura. Ventura Music Festival Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta will host a pre-concert conversation at 7 pm with the concert beginning at 7:30 pm.
December 15, 2008
FOOD Share, Inc., Ventura County´s regional food bank, received a donation of $10,000 from Wells Fargo in response to increasing demand for food assistance in the Ventura County.
December 12, 2008
On December 9, the Ventura County Contractors Association (VCCA) presented a total of $10,000 to eight local charitable organizations, including the Camarillo Health Care District, FOOD Share, Habitat for Humanity Ventura County, Livingston Memorial, Meals on Wheels, Ventura County Rescue Mission, Ventura County Special Olympics, and Teen Challenge.
December 09, 2008
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development reports that a staged home will sell, on average, for a 17 percent higher price than an un-staged home. Professional designer and stager Roger Hazard used a PODS® container to help homeowners reorganize interior spaces and prepare their home for market.
December 05, 2008
It was a day FOOD Share founder Jewel Pedi had been anticipating for more than six months. Pedi, along with newly appointed CEO Bonnie Weigel and District representatives from Capp's office toured the 34,000-square-foot facility and discussed the economic challenges facing FOOD Share in a fluctuating economy.
December 04, 2008
Kathleen Noblin, founder of Ballet Academy Ventura (BAV), a prestigious youth-based ballet teaching facility, and co-founder of the Ventura County Ballet Company (VCBC), a non-profit in-residence academy, was honored as the 2008 recipient of the Mayor´s Arts Award for her service as an arts educator on Nov. 13.
December 04, 2008
Jewel Pedi, one of the original founders of FOOD Share, announces her retirement after 30 years of service at the Oxnard-based facility serving nearly 155 member organizations and nearly 40,000 people each month, throughout Ventura County.
November 26, 2008
Anglers are ready to tackle the big fish off our local waters to help feed the hungry, thanks to the Ventura County Sport Fisherman´s Club and Jeff Grodin, owner of Capt. Hooks Sportfishing.
November 26, 2008
"Passion for Music" to screen at Cinemark Cinema 10 in Downtown Ventura beginning at 5:30 pm on December 8. Event also will honor founding members of Festival. The 16-minute documentary highlights the dramatic return of BBC´s Cardiff Singer of the World, Soprano Nicole Cabell to her hometown of Ventura. Cabell, who grew up in Ventura´s Avenue district and was only the second American to be given the Singer of the World Award, made an emotional homecoming last May at a triumphant concert of Opera highlights at Ventura High School where she had graduated 12 years earlier.
November 24, 2008
Many Community members and local businesses have stepped up to help FOOD Share tackle hunger. Annual sponsors PODS and VONS have been joined by Longs Drug store, Ventura Credit Union and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the fight against hunger. There are many opportunities to donate food to FOOD Share and make a difference this holiday season.
November 14, 2008
Bonnie Weigel, a third-generation resident of Ventura County, was named CEO of FOOD Share, Inc., Ventura County´s largest food bank providing nutrition to nearly 40,000 people each month throughout the cities of Ventura County.
November 11, 2008
A student at Ballet Academy Ventura since the age of 4½, Fillmore resident Natalie Graham will dance the role of Clara in the Ventura County Ballet Company´s production of "The Nutcracker," November 22-23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.
Graham will be joined by an international cast from Russia, Albania, and Kazakhstan, plus 90 dancers from Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula, Somis, and Ventura.
November 11, 2008
This Thanksgiving, bring your family together to the historical Pierpont Inn in Ventura to enjoy traditional seasonal favorites in an unmatched setting by the sea for lunch or dinner from noon to 6pm Thursday, November 27, 2008.
November 10, 2008
Ventura Music Festival organizers announced that 15 artists have been chosen to create this year´s Festival Art project – "Musical Chairs" to celebrate the history of the festival.
November 07, 2008
As Ventura County´s regional food bank, FOOD Share of Ventura County has collected and distributed food to people in need for more than 30 years. A member of the California Association of Food Banks and Feeding America, the nation´s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, with a network supplying food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors.
October 31, 2008
The New West Symphony will collaborate with the Ventura County Ballet Company for Beethoven´s "Creatures of Prometheus" Nov. 7-9 on stage with 80-piece orchestra in Thousand Oaks, Oxnard and Santa Monica.
October 22, 2008
GRAMMY® Award-winner fiddler, violinist and composer Mark O´Connor and his Appalachian Waltz Trio will perform selections from its Appalachian songbooks one-night-only on Saturday, November 1 in Ventura.
October 10, 2008
Celebrity guest host Kristoffer Winters, a renowned professional home-stager who has staged more than 50 homes for celebrities and influential people throughout California, will share insider secrets to staging homes for a quick and profitable sale from 5:30 to 7 pm October 16 at The Consignment Warehouse in Westlake Village.
September 30, 2008
Ventura´s Historic Pierpont Inn, a legendary landmark inn by the sea since 1910, will host a harvest winemaker´s dinner on October 17.
Alapay Cellars of Avila Beach is the featured wine, with special guest Chef Trevor Cook preparing gourmet cuisine paired with six and seven one-night only courses.
California-produced wines will be paired with gourmet cuisine prepared by Chef Trevor Cook, who has more than 18 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Cook travels Southern California as a corporate executive chef for US Food Service in Los Angeles assisting in menu development and training new restaurant staff and owners.
September 30, 2008
On October 2, Coach Ron Tunick will share his revolutionary ideas and practical advice to achieving goals in a workshop presented by the Nonprofit Support Center of Santa Barbara.
As a professional keynote speaker Coach Tunick brings over 30 years of distilled business leadership wisdom to his audience. His audiences say he is not only motivational, but humorous and delivers the message with a punch few motivational business speakers can.
September 17, 2008
Several members of the Ventura County Contractors Association (VCCA) will participate in workshops at the Big E Extravaganza Sept. 27-28 in an effort to educate the public on environmental, energy and green building concepts, and to teach consumers about sustainable living and environmentally-conscious choices.
September 18, 2008
VENTURA, CA – As PODS, Inc. in Clearwater Florida celebrates a historic company milestone with the delivery of its millionth PODS container, local PODS franchises in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County, owned by Steve Yapp, also is celebrating.
September 16, 2008
Throughout 2007-2008 Kipp Brant Drummond in Ventura solicited its clients and strategic local advisory network to develop a proposed list of candidates. Selected businesses represent the best of the best in their category as voted on by KBD´s client base, resulting in the firm´s inaugural Circle of Excellence Program.
September 10, 2008
As the Gulf and East Coasts and surrounding states continue to be affected by severe weather patterns, portable moving and storage firm PODS, stands ready to serve individuals, communities and businesses in need.
September 11, 2008
The Ventura County Contractor´s Association (VCCA) will host a consumer booth at the 17th Ventura Home & Garden Show Sept. 19-21, 2008 at Seaside Park in Ventura. Hours are from noon to 6pm on Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. General admission is $5 for adults; kids 12 and under is free.
September 11, 2008
Consortium Media Services, a full-service media management agency based in Oxnard, promoted Jennifer Curtis to senior vice president and general manager.
September 11, 2008
As Texas coastlines and communities prepare for by severe weather patterns as a result of Hurricane Ike, PODS, the portable moving and storage firm, stands ready to serve those in need of transporting and storing belongings away from evacuated areas for storage and as stand-ins for emergency personnel.
September 04, 2008
PODS is a frequent early respondent to emergency situations, most recently dispatching 160 PODS containers to the Midwest region of the U.S. to assist in recovery efforts during the Iowa flooding, and delivering thousands of containers to emergency personnel in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
August 28, 2008
PODS® celebrated a historic company milestone with the recent delivery of its millionth PODS® container to Paul Johnson and family of Fullerton, CA.
August 27, 2008
Coach Ron Tunick, host of the hit talk radio program "The Business of Life" on Ventura´s AM 1400 KKZZ, is hosting telephone conference calls each Wednesday from 10-11am PST.
August 19, 2008
Denise Bean-White, owner of Oxnard-based Consortium Media Services, was recognized as the top Woman-Owned Business Company of the Year in the Sixth Annual Spirit of Small Business Awards hosted by the Pacific Coast Business Times and the Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The prestigious award was presented August 14 in Santa Barbara.
August 15, 2008
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – PODS® Inc. celebrates a historic milestone with the delivery of its millionth PODS® container to Paul Johnson of Fullerton, CA who recently took delivery of the container to serve as on-site storage during an extensive home remodel.
August 15, 2008
The Ventura Water Polo Club was founded in 2008, and in its first year advanced to the U.S. National Junior Olympics in Costa Mesa, placing 14th out of 48 teams across the U.S.
August 05, 2008
Moving can be stressful on families during this hectic time. If you are not exact on your date, or the date changes, PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) can accommodate moving and storage needs on your timeframe, leaving you in control of the move.
July 30, 2008
The Ventura County Ballet Company will host its inaugural fundraiser from 4 to 7 pm August 24. Highlights will include an exclusive performance by legendary actress Stephanie Zimbalist with an evening filled with artists and world-class international performers in flamenco, ballet, music, song and dance with students from the Ventura County Ballet Company, the Riviera-Sunnarborg guitar-violin duo, and Antoinette Lopez´s FlamencOle´ Dance Ensemble.
July 30, 2008
PODS® of Ventura County and PremierGarage of Ventura County recently teamed up to award a garage makeover to a listener of Ventura radio station B 95.1. Laurie Vea, a daycare provider from Ventura, was the winner of the $4,500 garage makeover and promptly gifted the prize to her sister, Chelsea Sommars, even though she could have used prize for her own home.
July 29, 2008
PODS® and PremierGarage recently teamed up to award a garage makeover to a listener of Ventura radio station B 95.1. Laurie Vea, a daycare provider from Ventura, was the winner of the $4,500 garage makeover and promptly gifted the prize to her sister, Chelsea Sommars, even though she could have used prize for her own home.
July 25, 2008
As a national industry leader in portable on demand storage, PODS, Inc. will look to Consortium Media Services to coordinate its publicity and public relations efforts for the firm´s one-millionth delivery milestone, which will also involve a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles.
July 25, 2008
Joined by friends and some of Santa Barbara's most loved musicians, Rachel Sedacca will perform an acoustical concert at the new Mainstage at Jensen's Electric Shop at 7pm on July 31.
June 30, 2008
KBD & Associates, a financial and retirement planning firm in Ventura, welcomes Conejo Valley resident James E. Eckley II as Director of Risk Management.
June 09, 2008
The idea of cleaning out the garage may be unpleasant, but now is the perfect time to clear out the clutter in preparation of warmer weather and summer fun—a time when surfboards, swim gear and camping equipment are put to use! PODS can help clear the clutter!
June 09, 2008
People often are living beyond their means without a plan for the future. Since the economy will always fluctuate, having a plan in motion to protect your assets will provide a healthy and viable financial future.
June 04, 2008
On May 20, members of the Ventura County Contractor´s Association (VCCA) awarded $12,000 in education scholarships to students pursuing an education for a career in the construction industry. Additionally, six students received $5,000 in scholarship awards from the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
May 15, 2008
A new radio program, "The Business of Life," premiered May 12 on AM 1400 KKZZ and will air every afternoon between 4 and 6 pm. It is moderated by "Coach" Ron Tunick who provides sage advice to businesses. The program will feature invited co-hosts who are experts in their fields to help explore business and life topics.
May 15, 2008
One of six finalists out of 500,000, Stewart Sinclair advanced to compete in Boys and Girls Club State Youth of the Year Awards.
May 15, 2008
The Ventura College Foundation welcomes Stephen J. Kipp, founder and CEO of KBD & Associates in Ventura, as its appointed financial steward.
May 15, 2008
With increased home values, well-funded retirement accounts, and hefty life insurance policies, many retirees today not only have enough money to live comfortably but are also likely to have wealth to distribute at the end of their lives.
Stephen J. Kipp, CEO and president of KBD & Associates in Ventura, CA offers the following 9 mistakes to avoid when planning a personal estate.
May 15, 2008
Showing a home for sale is not as easy as it seems with many logistics to consider when placing it on the market. The goal, after all, is to make the move as smooth as possible. A fairly new company called PODS, Inc. that services Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties can help eliminate any clutter by safely storing belongings in a secure PODS warehouse.
May 15, 2008
Founded by Debra Harrison, Harrison Consulting Services based in Channel Islands Beach, CA is celebrating 10 years in business.
Specializing in the worldwide development of food processing quality systems and inspection of field operations and food production facilities, its mission is to assist growers and processors of agricultural and processed foods in meeting the ever-changing food safety requirements expected by consumers throughout the world.
May 15, 2008
The all-new Ford Flex Crossover vehicle made its Ventura County debut on Saturday and Sunday May 4 and 5 during the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in at College Park in Oxnard, courtesy of Ford Motor Company and Vista Ford of Oxnard.