RDP is a collaborative partnership of representatives, including:
- Ventura County Board of Supervisors, mayors, and city council members
of the county’s ten cities - Elected and retired federal and state political leaders and representatives
- Senior base officials, retired military, and senior Navy executives
- Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (EDC-VC), local chambers
of commerce and the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) - Navy Industry Council
- California State University, Channel Islands, and Ventura County
community colleges - Broad-based citizen representation
RDP links the military in Ventura County to a broad network of support
that includes all community and industry sectors of
In the community
Through community partnerships among local economic, government, and military entities, RDP showcases military programs and activities that directly benefit private industry, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations throughout the county.
The military partners with private enterprise through cooperative research and development agreements that help local companies gain access to resources and equipment. It also works with local schools and colleges to provide tutoring, guest speakers, teleconferencing sessions, mentors for science projects, and other resources that support education and youth development.
Department of Defense families are active volunteers in the community, including schools, philanthropic organizations, and community support groups.