Business Booms in Conejo Valley

By Cindy Rakowitz

February, 10th 2012…Freeway commuters from Thousand Oaks to the Westside have increased astronomically since 1995.  This is one good reason why people might not want to live in the greater Westlake Village area.  On the other hand, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks offers so much commerce, one can easily avoid bumper-to-bumper rush hour traffic.   Besides, why should one drive on the freeway when it is easy to drive a lot of business virtually.

While economic prognosticators are still singing recessionary blues, one would never know that times are tough in the Conejo Valley.  Restaurants in the neighborhood are absolutely packed.  Good luck getting a table at Farfalla, The Grill on the Alley, Kings Fish House or Sabor Cocina Mexicana without making a dinner reservation.  In fact, there is a good chance that you will have a wait even if you do have a reservation.  Most of the local venues offer Happy Hours and advise early arrival to secure seating.  You can also expect lines for weekend brunches at long time favorites like Brent’s Deli and the newest neighborhood gem, Hugo’s.

The same bustling business formula applies to service professionals in the area. ProVisors   has recently added three new Westlake Village chapters to its networking organization. Managing Director Davis Blaine has a good explanation for having seven groups in Westlake Village.  “This city offers a unique blend of affordable and high-end homes, along with significant office space for professional service providers.  In addition, Westlake is home to many C-level executives serving a technology corridor that may be second only to Silicon Valley in California.  Similar to Irvine and Newport Beach, Westlake Village provides the best in planned communities, making it very attractive to quality business professionals.”  ProVisors continues to have a strong demand for membership in Westlake Village as the organization grows throughout the State of the California and expands to the eastern seaboard with its recent launch in Boston.

It might take awhile for the world to reset from the great millennial depression—but the Conejo Valley is one of those communities that may be stepping into financial recovery sooner rather than later.  According to Chrysler’s Super Bowl ad, Clint Eastwood agrees that the rest of America will not be far behind!

Cindy Rakowitz is the CEO of BR Public Relations.