Community Partnerships

Connecting with Our Community is Essential

The Port of Hueneme hosts, sponsors and supports numerous local events and organizations in our community.

Sponsorship Overview

Port of Hueneme Sponsorship Process: Each year the Port of Hueneme engages in a robust and intentional outreach program that incorporates community partnerships through the creation of community benefits including sponsorship opportunities.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and on a rolling basis.

How to Apply for Sponsorship

Applications must be completed in its entirety and submitted a minimum of 45 days prior to the event date or the deadline to be included on event marketing materials, whichever is first.

Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully as the application is a multi-step process requiring 1) completed application and 2) submission of additional event/organization information (flyers, sponsorship level packages, etc.)

Sponsorship Application

The application can be found and completed here:

Port of Hueneme Sponsorship Application

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will be the primary material used to present information to the Port Committee and Board of Harbor Commissioners for consideration. Please be thorough, specific and concise when responding to each of the questions.

Additional Information

For additional information, please reach out to the Port of Hueneme Community Outreach Department staff.

Port Supported Events and Organizations Include:

Local Schools (Elementary, Secondary, University and Technical)
Alzheimer’s Association
At Ease International
Caregivers
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation
Coastal Keepers
CreArtive Freedom Family
Disabled Veterans for America
Diversity Collective
DRAGG
El Concilio Family Services
Family’s First
Habitat for Humanity
Housing Opportunities Made Easier
Inlakech Cultural Arts
Kids & Families Together
Museum of Ventura County
National Latino Peace Officer’s Association
Navy League
Oxnard Film Society
Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC)

Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club
Reel Guppy Outdoors
Santa Paula Latino Town Hall
Santa to the Sea
Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture
Teatro de las Americas
The Children’s Workshop
TORINO FC
Totally Local VC
Ventura County Leadership Academy
Ventura County Military Collaborative
Ventura County Community Development Corporation
Juneteenth Celebration of Ventura County
Latino Business Expo
KidSTREAM
California Lutheran – Center for Economic Research & Forecasting
Turning Point
Community Advocacy Coalition of Ventura County
Together We Inspire Neighborhood Superstars
Ventura County Taxpayers Association
Lucha Inc.

Community Engagement

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Tours for Students

The Port of Hueneme offers an excellent educational experience for students of all ages with tour content tailored to meet the educational needs of elementary, secondary and post secondary educational levels.

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Banana Festival

This family oriented and highly anticipated event provides a chance for the community to experience The Port with tours, arts and crafts, educational displays, and maritime related experiences, all while enjoying one of the Port’s largest imports — bananas!

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Global Trade & Logistics class

The Port offers an award-winning 12-week Global Trade & Logistics class for Oxnard Union High School District students and partners with local universities to develop maritime education programs.

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FIRST Robotics Competition

In conjunction with FATHOMWERX, The Port hosts the Hueneme Port Regional and Ventura County Regional FIRST Robotics Competition that is held annually.

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Internships

Internships are also available through the Port. Port of Hueneme regularly seeks motivated self-starters for intern positions to work with Port staff. Internships are paid positions.

Local Organizations

The Port is a member of and supports many local organizations including:

Economic Development Collaborative - Ventura County

Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce

LBA - Latin Business Associaion

Moorpark Chamber of Commerce

Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce

Ventura Chamber of Commerce

Ventura County Economic Development Associaion

Ventura County Special Districts Association

West Ventura County Business Alliance

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