Focus of Business Outlook Conference will be issues companies face in the 21st century

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.