The Ventura County Economic Development Association will focus on issues businesses will face in the 21st century at its 37th annual Business Outlook Conference 8 a.m. to noon Fri., Oct. 19 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by a buffet breakfast. The cost is $125 for association members and $150 for nonmembers.

National, state and local business leaders will share best practices and strategies to help local business owners.

For more information, please call (805) 388-3457 or visit www.vceda.org.