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  • #41 Matthew Fienup, Executive Director Center for Economic Research & Forecasting

    Matthew Fienup talks with Michael Anderson about Ventura County on Big Money in the 805.

    Matthew Fienup, Executive Director, Center for Economic Research & Forecasting
    • Lets talk about the recent articles your wrote about about economics. a) Tariffs  b) Tax Reform
    • How is Ventura County doing right now?  What are the big issues with Ventura County?
    • What is Groundwater Management?
    • Learn more about Matthew Fienup and Cal Lutheran’s Center for Economic Research & Forecasting at clucerf.org

      Non-Profit Spotlight

      Ventura Community Partners Foundation  is a nonprofit that helps by developing and maintaining parks, recreation and cultural opportunities. They have an event, Fairways & Fiestas on October 20th in Ventura at Olivas Adobe. Check it out online.

      Learn more online, Google: Relay for Life, Ventura

      What’s in the News

      Tim Gallagher joins us for What’s in the News. Listen in to hear about the big story of the week. 

      Do you have a written investment plan?  This written plan does not have to be complex, but it can help you segment your assets into short term and longer term investment vehicles. You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

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    • #41 Matthew Fienup, Executive Director Center for Economic Research & Forecasting

      Matthew Fienup talks with Michael Anderson about Ventura County on Big Money in the 805. Matthew Fienup, Executive Director, Center for Economic Research & Forecasting Lets talk about the recent articles your wrote about about economics. a) Tariffs  b) Tax Reform How is Ventura County doing right now?  What are the big issues with [...]

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    • #40 Navy Seal, Wes Spence

      Michael Anderson speaks with former Navy Seal, Wes Spence. They talk about becoming a Navy Seal, training, life and business.

      Wes Spence, Navy Seal 
      • Are Navy Seals born or made, is nature or nurture?
      • What are the phases of training to become a Navy Seal?  e?
      • Learn more about Wes Spence and Pharos Leadership online: pharoslead.com

        Non-Profit Spotlight

        City Impact is our non-profit spotlight this week.  Check out their website and consider playing in their golf tournament on April 30th at Spanish Hills Country Club.  Learn more online at CityImpact.com

        What’s In the News

        Michael talks with Tim Gallagher about “What’s In the News” this week? 

        Do you have a written investment plan?  This written plan does not have to be complex, but it can help you segment your assets into short term and longer term investment vehicles. You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

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      • #40 Navy Seal, Wes Spence

        Michael Anderson speaks with former Navy Seal, Wes Spence. They talk about becoming a Navy Seal, training, life and business. Wes Spence, Navy Seal  Are Navy Seals born or made, is nature or nurture? What are the phases of training to become a Navy Seal?  e? Learn more about Wes Spence and Pharos Leadership [...]

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      • #39 Easter Show – Jim Sheldon, Executive Pastor

        Michael Anderson talks with executive pastor of Mission Church, Jim Sheldon for the Easter Show.

        Jim Sheldon, Executive Pastor – Mission Church

        Learn about hope and how Mission Church leads people to help others. In this episode, Mike and Jim discuss the response from the community after the Thomas Fire and how Mission Church was able to be a HUB for many of the donations.  We also discuss the idea of prayer in bad times and good times. Pastor Jim does a marvelous job sharing stories about how his unique background how they are helping people connect with the community to give and help others and find hope in the process.

        Our Non-Profit Spotlight is with Madeline Hoffman, a Junior at St Bonaventure in Ventura, CA. She talks about the Ventura Fire Foundation and how they are an important non-profit in the community to help fire fighters in need.

        Finally, Tim Gallagher leads our “What’s in the News” segment. He talks about how Oxnard is recalling 4-5 of the council seats.

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      • #39 Easter Show – Jim Sheldon, Executive Pastor

        Michael Anderson talks with executive pastor of Mission Church, Jim Sheldon for the Easter Show. Jim Sheldon, Executive Pastor - Mission Church Learn about hope and how Mission Church leads people to help others. In this episode, Mike and Jim discuss the response from the community after the Thomas Fire and how Mission Church [...]

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      • #38 Richard Atmore, Farmer & Conservation Trust Steward
        Richard Atmore, Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust
        • History of the land & hillsides up & around Two Trees in Ventura, CA
        • What are prescribed burns & how can we manage the land better?
        • What is rotational grazing and how does it work?
        • Richard shares details of the 7,000 acres of land in Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust.
        • Learn more about Richard Atmore online: venturaconservation.com or raatmore.com

          Non-Profit Spotlight

          Ed Summers is an advisory member for the Ventura Robotics team. There is an international competition coming to Ventura College March 29-31. Come to see project based learning in action.  There will be over 42 high school teams.

          Learn more online at: frcventuraregional.com

          vestment vehicles. You can get financial planning help at Maranantha.com

          What’s in the News

          Tim Gallagher is the former editor of the Ventura County Star, he talks about rain, housing & more.  

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        • #38 Richard Atmore, Farmer & Conservation Trust Steward

          Richard Atmore, Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust History of the land & hillsides up & around Two Trees in Ventura, CA What are prescribed burns & how can we manage the land better? What is rotational grazing and how does it work? Richard shares details of the 7,000 acres of land in Rancho Ventura Conservation [...]

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        • #37 Steve Bennett, Ventura County Supervisor

          Michael Anderson talks with Steve Bennett about water, immigration, and much more relating to Ventura County.

          Steve Bennett, Ventura County Supervisor
          • Water is a big issue in Ventura County. Will the State Water Project help? Will Desalinization help? 
          • How is Immigration a part of Ventura County’s economy, what are the major points?
          • Talk to us about Foster parenting in Ventura County.
          • Education, Groundwater and much more.
          • Learn more about Steve Bennett online: Ventura.org For more information on how to become a foster parent please call 805-654–3220 or go to fostervckids.org

            Non-Profit Spotlight

            Steve Doll from the Downtown Lion’s Club of Ventura is our non-profit spotlight. The local club started in 1923, one of the global initiatives deals with vision and diabetes. A few of the local projects include the american flags near the pier, supporting the East-West Football game and much more.  Feel free to visit the club, they meet the first 3 Thursdays from Noon-1:30 at the 2nd floor of the Derby Club at the VC Fairgrounds.

            Learn more online at venturalions.org/

            What’s in the News this week?

            We have Tim Gallagher former editor of the Ventura County Star, as our news correspondent. He talks about the high school students walking out of school earlier this week.

            Thank you for listening this week.  If you would like to speak with our host, Michael Anderson about your financial situation, contact him for a no-cost initial consultation. Online: Maranantha.com Email: [email protected] or Leave a Message by phone: 805-665-3767

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            31 min
          • #37 Steve Bennett, Ventura County Supervisor

            Michael Anderson talks with Steve Bennett about water, immigration, and much more relating to Ventura County. Steve Bennett, Ventura County Supervisor Water is a big issue in Ventura County. Will the State Water Project help? Will Desalinization help?  How is Immigration a part of Ventura County's economy, what are the major points? Talk to [...]

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