Local business stories

CalAmp Corp. in Oxnard announced a date and venue for its annual stockholders meeting.

Industrial Park Associates in Oxnard said it has negotiated the sale of a 14,111-square foot industrial building in Oxnard to a packaging supply business.

A Ventura anesthesiologist who sees firsthand the effects of obesity is pushing back with fresh juices, coffee and sandwiches served at his Crazy Dr. Cafe.

More than 100 people joined a discussion on how to create self-sustaining communities that provide education and jobs Saturday in Ventura.

Ernst & Young LLP announced that Los Angeles developer and businessman Rick J. Caruso, who owns The Lakes in Thousand Oaks and The Promenade at Westlake, will receive the 2012 Master Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Los Angeles.

Jaguar North America recently announced the recipients of the 2011/12 Pride of Jaguar Retailer Excellence award. Jaguar Ventura is among the select group of Jaguar dealers to achieve this honorable award.

Westlake Village-based Clear Vision Information Systems has appointed Gina Stassi as vice president of marketing and business development.

Karen L. Gabler and Gannon E. Johnson of LightGabler LLP, will discuss wage and hour developments from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Best Western Posada Royale Hotel, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley.

Does your business offer a retirement savings plan for employees? If not, consider setting one up. Small businesses and the self-employed can choose from a variety of plans specially designed to keep costs low and administration relatively simple.

The Ventura-Oxnard chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will be hosting the Mechanics Lien Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to noon June 15 at the Marriott Courtyard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard.

While Ventura County has served as the backdrop for many major movie and television shoots over the years, local officials hope to increase Hollywood traffic in the county by streamlining filming logistics and providing a local workforce.

CSU Channel Islands will host a symposium examining how businesses can help solve environmental and community problems from 7:30 a.m. to noon May 31 in Malibu Hall in Camarillo.

First Bank's Bob Alviani has received a 2012 Award of Excellence as Manager of the Year. He serves as branch president and area manager for First Bank in Ventura.

Ventura Limoncello, maker of the Italian-style lemon liquor and other liqueurs, said it has gained distribution to the largest market for limoncello: New York.