Sonoma County Economic Development Board

Introduced by: JB Leep

Join us for a presentation by Ben Stone, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Economic Development Board.  Ben was appointed as the EDB Director in 1986.

Ben’s contributions to Sonoma County are too numerous to list completely here. Over the last 25 years he has been responsible for various economic development activities. Mr. Stone also managed the County Tourism program for seven years, and developed the
initiative and action plan to develop the School of Science and Technology at Sonoma State.

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) provides assistance services directed toward encouraging the startup, retention and expansion of Sonoma County businesses and jobs, particularly with small businesses.

The EDB has many functions such as:

• To provide information and referral services to help local businesses to start up, succeed, and grow.
• To develop and disseminate factual data regarding significant economic activities, trends and projections for Sonoma County. To aid the Board of Supervisors on analysis of issues impacting Sonoma County.
• To offer FREE customized market analysis and tools to give businesses in Sonoma County a competitive edge in today’s marketplace.