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Business size matters when it comes to economic growth

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700

New analysis finds small businesses are powering establishment growth, but medium and large firms contribute more to job gains

What's behind Southern California's housing crunch?

Holly Ober — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0700

Local land use decisions and opposition cause the region to lag behind, especially in affordable housing

Inland Empire wage growth continues in tight labor market

Holly Ober — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700

The regions's home affordability helps local labor force expand

Trade disputes have little effect on Inland Empire economy

Holly Ober — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700

The region’s economy continues to grow despite ongoing trade disputes that many feared would inhibit the logistics industry

Inland Empire economic gains will continue in 2019

Holly Ober — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0800

Worker scarcity driving wage increases; Inland Empire affordability advantage will help buffer region from slowdown in Southern California home sales

Inland Empire tech industry should focus on local strengths

Holly Ober — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0800

Growth efforts should link to logisitics, agriculture, and green tech

Inland Empire construction jobs and building activity increase

Holly Ober — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0800

The latest Inland Empire Business Activity Index shows business activity in the region continuing its upward climb with the local construction industry making key contributions

Economic Forecast Conference delivers good news

Holly Ober — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0700

A decade after the recession of 2008, the region is home to the fastest job growth in Southern California and is the most improved among the major surrounding metro areas

Business activity in the Inland Empire expands again

Holly Ober — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0700

Trade activity strong to date but future outlook cloudy

Worker scarcity, rising home prices push up against an economy in growth mode

Holly Ober — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0700

Building and construction spending, permitting rises as home demand intensifies

Will 2018 be a ‘sweet spot’ in the Inland Empire’s housing market cycle?

Holly Ober — Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0700

At the 10-year anniversary of the Great Recession a new analysis looks at where the market has been and where it’s headed next

Business activity in the Inland Empire growing at a steady clip

Holly Ober — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0700

UCR School of Business report suggests eventually growth will be constrained by labor shortages caused by the state’s high cost of living

Inland Empire economy to expand further in 2018

Sarah Nightingale — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0700

Latest data show IE home prices are fastest growing in Southern California

Inland Empire business activity continues upward climb

Sarah Nightingale — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0800

UCR School of Business report also forecasts limits to future growth due to a tightening labor market in the region and beyond