Countywide : Governor to Attend Economic Summit
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Gov. Pete Wilson and state Sen. Cathie Wright (R-Simi Valley) will analyze means of jump-starting Ventura County’s economy at an economic summit at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks on March 15.
More than 400 business leaders and local officials are expected to attend the 2 1/2-hour conference, which will feature Wilson’s keynote address and a question-and answer-period.
Sponsored by the Ventura County Council on Economic Vitality, the summit is open to any business or government representative.
To reserve a spot, mail a $40 registration fee to the Council on Economic Vitality, P.O. Box 3066, Camarillo CA 93011 by Wednesday.
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