Ben Stone

Mr. Stone discusses the Outlook for Sonoma County Economy in 2010 and beyond.

Ben Stone has been Sonoma County Economic Development Board Director since 1986. He is responsible to the Board of Supervisors for various economic development activities such as business relocation/retention services; economic sector research, forecasts and program business development; film program; business environmental alliance; Sonoma County Tourism Bureau; Contract Administration/Program development.

He received his BA from Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA. and his MA from University of Washington, Seattle. He has been very involved in numerous Sonoma County and National educational, economic, diplomatic and cultural organizations. His personal interests include: Antique Maps, travel, wine, jazz, cinema and world affairs.