Port of Hueneme Jobs Impact Up 25%
percent according to a new Economic Assessment prepared by Martin Associates, a firm specializing in economic analysis for the U.S. port industry. The Report indicates that numbers soared from 10,226 jobs in 2012 to 13,632 jobs in 2015, underscoring the importance of the Port as a major catalyst in Ventura County and the state of California economies. “The success of the Port impacts the success of the entire region,” said Oxnard Harbor District Commission President Dr. Manuel Lopez. “Together with our customers, our industry and community partners, the Port is helping to create
Legislation Signed for Ports Upgrades
they'll be able to take on some significant infrastructure upgrades, create jobs and increase local revenue." "This legislation will help the Oxnard Harbor District and the Port of Hueneme in their efforts to modernize the port's infrastructure and to expand the global footprint of Ventura County's commercial shipping port," stated Assemblyman Jeff Gorell. "As the only deep water port between southern and northern California, there are tremendous opportunities at the Port of Hueneme to provide excellent jobs to Ventura County workers." Port Commission President
