EDC-VC to hold free manufacturing seminar June 22

The free business and information seminar “Strengthening Manufacturers: Manufacturing from start to success,” begins with registration at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo.

The forum will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Keynote speaker is Ron Meritt, president of Meritt International and Ölens Technology. Meritt invented and patented a portable video system for vehicles and created a market that grew from zero dollars to more than $200 million in 18 months, the Economic Development Corporation-VC reported in a media release.

Other panel members include Lance Korthals, a senior executive who managed and led engineering-based firms with a successful track record developing marketing initiatives; Pat Sweeney, executive and professional consulating specializing in financial management and cash flow analysis; and Ron Hickling, who used the Small Business Innovation Research process in manufacturing, the EDC-VC reported.

Presented by the EDC-VC, the Small Business Development Center, the Workforce Investment Board and the Recycling Market Development Zone. Deadline to RSVP is June 20.

Call Kelly Noble at 805.384.1800, ext. 21 or send an email to kelly.noble@edc-vc.com