VEDC board overcomes hurdles to grow agency.(Special Report--The Business of Giving)(Valley Economic Development Center's)

From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal | Date: September 27, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

NON-PROFITS

BEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER

EVERY 501(c)3 has a board.

Some boards, as the saying goes, are long, hard, and narrow.

Others are capable, dedicated, and a plea sure to work for--and with.

The Valley Economic Development Center's governing body is that kind of board, according to the director of the organization.

"In the 20 years I've worked for non-profits this has probably been one of the most supportive boards of directors I've ever had," said VEDC president Roberto Barragan, who has seen the agency's ...

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