EDC-VC Expands Board of Directors to Include Regional Business Publisher

CAMARILLO, Calif. - July 8, 2015 - PRLog -- The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (http://www.edc-vc.com/) recently appointed to its board of directors Henry Dubroff (http://www.pacbiztimes.com/contact-us/), chairman and editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times (http://pacbiztimes.com/), the weekly business journal for Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. A successful financial news executive and entrepreneur, Dubroff brings extensive business expertise and economic insight to the board.

“Henry has generously shared his knowledge and experience over the years with many entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations throughout the tri-county region,” said Bruce Stenslie, EDC-VC president and CEO. “His understanding of the challenges facing our businesses will help shape the programs EDC-VC offers and be instrumental in strengthening our presence in the region.”

Prior to founding the award-winning Pacific Coast Business Times in 2000, Dubroff served as the editor of the Denver Business Journal and as business editor at The Denver Post. He is past president of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and is a member of the council of advisors for the dean of the California Lutheran University School of Management. He also serves on the boards of the CSU Channel Islands Foundation and the Economic Vitality Corporation, a nonprofit economic development organization serving San Luis Obispo County. He received his master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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 Small Business Development Center and loan, manufacturing and international trade programs, contact Bruce Stenslie at 805-384-1800 ext. 24, or bruce.stenslie@edc-vc.com. Or visit www.edc-vc.com.