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KADYTV.com Video of VCEDA’s 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference

November 14, 2012

Camarillo, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2012)–Here’s a link to a video of VCEDA’s 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference, held November 7 in Camarillo. The video, courtesy of KADYTV.com, features the comments of a roundtable featuring leaders from business and education. The panel highlighted ways business and education are working together to improve academic outcomes and produce […]

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Business & Education Partnership: Focus of VCEDA’s 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conf.

October 23, 2012

Camarillo, Calif. (October 23, 2012)–“Business and Education: A Partnership for the Future” is the theme of the 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference (BOC) presented by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA). The conference will be held Wednesday, November 7 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center (5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo).

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VCEDA Board Upholds Its Position Opposing Propositions 30 and 38

September 26, 2012

Ventura, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2012)–The Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) Board of Directors met Tuesday, September 25, 2012 to further consider its decision to oppose Propositions 30 and 38 after receiving negative responses to the decision from some VCEDA members and the education community.

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Businesses Learn to Prepare for Disaster – Sept. 25 Star article

September 17, 2012

Ventura County, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2012) A recent disaster preparedness meeting was the topic of a Ventura County Star article. Here’s the story, which includes a link to www.ReadyVenturaCounty.org. The site contains disaster preparedness information and planning suggestions.

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Region’s Defense Firms Brace for $113M in Cuts

September 6, 2012

Pacific Coast Business Times: If a $55 billion cut to the U.S. defense budget takes effect on Jan. 2 as planned, small and mid-sized military contractors in the Tri-Counties stand to be hit the hardest by a $113 million reduction in the $1.2 billion that currently goes to defense spending in the region.

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Drones Hovering Over Ventura County Could be Key to Tech Future

September 6, 2012

Two important articles highlighting the economic impact of military contracts to the local economy appeared in the latest issue of the Pacific Coast Business Times. Here is the first by Henry Dubroff.

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VCEDA Makes Recommendations for November Ballot Measures

August 29, 2012

VCEDA Board Members approved positions on the November 2012 ballot measures.

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Defending Naval Base Ventura County Against Cuts

August 27, 2012

Ventura County Star
By Bill Buratto, August 25, 2012

Naval Base Ventura County is a unique and valuable asset to our national security and local economy. Nowhere else on Earth will you find a 36,000-square-mile sea/air test range, a deep-water port, an air station, an excellent workforce and unparalleled climate and geography for military research, training and operations.

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Sponsorships Available for 42nd Annual Business Outlook Conference

July 16, 2012

The BOC is VCEDA’s premier event and typically attracts between 200-300 business and community leaders from throughout Ventura County.

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Ventura County Star: Military Expo Touches on Range of Issues

May 14, 2012

May 8, 2012–Dennis Biddick, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy, on Tuesday emphasized the need for total force integration that brings together military personnel, reserves, civilian employees and contractors in a more efficient system.

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