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EDC-VC TO HOLD MANUFACTURERS FORUM IN WEST COUNTY
Free event will provide valuable information for local manufacturers

CAMARILLO, Calif.—Fourteen percent of Ventura County’s jobs are in manufacturing, which is much higher than the state and national averages of 10.9 percent. To help strengthen this key employment base, the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County is holding a free business and information forum 7:30 – 10 a.m., May 13 at the Ventura City Hall, Community Room, 501 Poli Street, Ventura.

IS THERE GOOD NEWS?
Economist Panel to Shed Light on Local, Regional Economy
at EDC-VC and VCEDA Joint Event

CAMARILLO, Calif.–Ventura County has fallen below the nation’s average in a number of economic indicators, yet we remain among the top areas in the nation in density of coveted high-tech industries. A keynote panel of economists from California Lutheran University and California State University, Channel Islands will put a spotlight on economic recovery and what it means for businesses in 2010 at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (EDC-VC) and 61st Annual Installation of Officers of the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA).

 

SUMMIT TO FOCUS ON WORLD TRADE
FOR VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESSES

CAMARILLO, Calif.— Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area accounted for $2.58 billion in exports for 2008, an increase of 6.6 percent from the 2007 level, according to Dr. Ashish Vaidya, California State University, Channel Islands. With international trade playing such a crucial role in the county’s economic vitality, area business leaders need to understand how government initiatives can affect jobs and their businesses. In response, the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the District Export Council, is holding the World Trade Week Summit: Jobs, Prosperity and the National Export Initiative on May 20. Richard Swanson, regional director, Pacific South Region, U.S. Department of Commerce will be the keynote speaker for the event held 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Limoneira Ranch, 1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula. There also will be a discussion regarding international resources.

224 WORKERS EMPLOYED, THANKS TO EDC-VC PROGRAMS

Business Enhancement Program assisted 250 businesses in 2009

CAMARILLO, Calif.– As the economy continued to challenge businesses in 2009, the Economic Development Collaborative – Ventura County (EDC-VC) helped save or create a total of 224 jobs through its business assistance and loan programs.

 

NEW BOARD MEMBERS ADD EXPERIENCE, DIVERSITY TO EDC-VC BOARD

CAMARILLO, Calif.—At the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County’s 13th Annual Meeting, Harold S. Edwards, President/CEO of Limoneira Company was installed as the board chair and Oxnard Councilmember Andres Herrera was installed as vice chair. New board members who were recognized at the annual meeting include City National Bank Vice President and Manager Sim Tang-Paradis, Ventura Federated Chambers of Commerce President Patrick Ellis and Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza.

 

G.E.T. TRADE CELEBRATES PROGRAM GRADUATES
Thirteen Students Complete International Trade Program 

CAMARILLO, Calif.–In this economy, savvy business leaders are looking at international markets to increase their bottom line. The first step for 13 Ventura County business leaders was to participate in Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade, a program of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County, so they could expand their knowledge of international trade opportunities. On May 11, the students will graduate from the 12-week program. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 50 W. Daily Dr., Camarillo. The graduation ceremony is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.