Economic development meeting planned

John F. Johnston, county executive officer for Ventura County, will address Ventura County's successes and challenges with regard to budget, finance, labor relations and key issues facing county government and the community at a meeting from 3 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 18 at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo.

The event will be the 10th annual meeting of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County and the 58th annual installation of officers of the Ventura County Economic Development Association.

The cost is $75 for collaborative and association members and $100 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (805) 384-1800, ext. 21.