Economy

VIDEO: California’s economic recovery is a tale of two economies
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

When the recession hit in 2008, no region was exempt. Five years later, the state’s economy is improved, but not every region has bounced back in the same way. In fact, getting back to the “good old days” has been uneven.

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Video: Logistics key to Inland Empire’s continued economic success
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Thanks to a public-private partnership, the historic Colton Crossing got a major facelift that will help ensure the long-term economic success of the region

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California Legislature notches a winning season
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From CA Fwd’s perspective – nonpartisan, good governance – 2013 was a winning season, not a championship year, but steady progress.

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Technology and agriculture intersect to boost California economy
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Thanks to an i6 Challenge grant from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA), SARTA and UC Davis are working together to support, identify, invigorate and accelerate agriculture technology companies and entrepreneurs.

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Online retail giant Amazon helps revive California economy
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

The mayor has received too many calls to count from folks wondering when jobs would be available or how they could apply.

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California manufacturing — it’s better than you think
150 150 John Guenther

California has more manufacturing jobs than anyone else, and new legislation is intended to keep it that way.

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Video: Educated Latinos vital for California’s future
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

California faces an estimated shortage of one million college educated workers by the year 2025.

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Panetta joins California Economic Summit
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Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has signed on to serve as Honorary Co-Chair of the California Economic Summit, scheduled for November 7-8 in Los Angeles.

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