Dan Dunmoyer, Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Schwarzenegger, will address what lies ahead for California in 2008 and give an overview of the Governor's major agenda items in his keynote speech, Jan. 17 at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. Held from 3-7 p.m., the event is the 11 th Annual Meeting of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (EDC-VC) and 59 th Annual Installation of Officers of the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA).

"What happens at the state level directly impacts Ventura County's economic vitality. Having Dan Dunmoyer talk about the state's future from the governor's perspective will help local business owners prepare for what we anticipate will happen in the coming year," said Bruce Stenslie, EDC-VC president/CEO.

As cabinet secretary, Dunmoyer is the direct liaison between the governor and his cabinet members and all agency and department directors of the executive branch. For the past year, he has served the governor as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Policy Development. In this capacity, he was responsible for developing and overseeing a wide range of public policy related issues for the governor's office.

"VCEDA has a long, proven history of upholding Ventura County's quality of life for residents and maintaining workforce vitality," said Bill Buratto, VCEDA's president/CEO. "Business owners and community leaders can learn a great deal about the state and Ventura County by attending the event."

Cost is $95 for members of EDC-VC or VCEDA and $120 for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For reservations or information, call 805-384-1800, ext. 21.

EDC-VC is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as a business-to-government liaison to assist businesses in Ventura County by offering programs that enhance the economic vitality of the region. For more information about the services available to small businesses through the EDC-VC, contact Stenslie at 805-384-1800, ext. 21 or bruce.stenslie@edc-vc.com. Or visit www.edc-vc.com.

As Ventura County's primary economic and business advocate, VCEDA's mission is to advocate for policies, legislation and programs that stimulate business and a vital economy as the foundation for vibrant quality of life in Ventura County. For more information about VCEDA, call 805-388-3457 or visit www.vceda.org.