Business Recognition Program Spotlights

The Business Recognition Program (BRP) is designed to highlight exceptional Thousand Oaks business each quarter of the year for special achievements or other unique contributions made to the City relating to economic prosperity, sustainability or resilience, or other activities fostering continuous community enrichment in Thousand Oaks. 

To be considered for this recognition, a nominee must demonstrates accomplishments relating to one or more of the following areas:

1. Longevity in the City. The business has operated within the City for ten or more consecutive years.
2. Business Growth.The business shows substantial growth in the City (e.g., number of employees, revenue, investment attraction, additional locations, etc.)
3. Unique Community Benefit, Product, or Service.The business offers a community benefit, product or service that uniquely adds to the City’s overall economic vibrancy or exquisite character.
4. Environmental Sustainability Leadership. The business has voluntarily developed new or adopted existing clean technology, practices or standards that measurably improve its environmental footprint in the City (e.g., reducing carbon emissions, water conservation, waste reduction, etc.). This could include current Ventura County Green Business Certification status. 
5. Contribution to Community Enrichment.The business details voluntary service on government and/or non-profit boards or committees serving Thousand Oaks residents, voluntary contributions to a community project in the form of hours or financial means, partnership with local university to provide internship/hiring opportunities to local talent, or other likeness. 

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