Economy

Hanford income growth outpaces nation in 2011

Details: Published on 06/13/2013 - 9:48 am; Written by Business Journal staff

Real personal income saw a healthy increase throughout the nation in 2011, rising 6.7 percent alone in the Hanford-Corcoran metropolitan area.

CITD to hold four export seminars in June

Details: Published on 06/07/2013 - 1:55 pm; Written by Business Journal staff

The California Centers for International Trade Development (CITD) will partner with a number of local cities and organizations to host four exporting seminars in June.

Survey: Valley economy growing but slower rate

Details: Published on 06/05/2013 - 12:19 pm; Written by Business Journal staff

The local economy continues to grow but the rate is slowing, according to the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index released on Wednesday by Fresno State’s Craig School of Business.

Forecast: Valley economic growth to be lukewarm

Details: Published on 05/24/2013 - 1:36 pm; Written by Business Journal staff

The Central Valley economy is expect to remain behind the rest of the state but grow at the same rate through 2016, according to the May 2013 edition of the California and Metro Forecast released by the Business Forecasting Center at the University of the Pacific on Thursday.

Economist sees budding recovery for Tulare County

Details: Published on 05/17/2013 - 3:37 pm; Written by Business Journal Staff

Chris Thornberg, founding partner at Beacon Economics LLC in Los Angeles, sees an improving economy and plenty of opportunities for business entrepreneurs in Tulare County in the years to come.

Rios named to international trade office

Details: Published on 05/14/2013 - 1:50 pm; Written by Business Journal staff

Alicia Rios’ leadership and passion for international trade set her apart as the clear candidate for the director of the Centers for International Trade for the State Center Community College District, to which she was appointed last Thursday.

Valley economic index falls again

Details: Published on 05/13/2013 - 1:53 pm; Written by Business Journal staff

The overall San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index declined for the fourth straight month, but still remains healthy, according to a release from Fresno State’s Craig School of Business on Monday.

Study: Valley could gain from immigration reform

Details: Published on 05/08/2013 - 11:35 am; Written by Business Journal staff

A new study by the University of Southern California showed that roughly eight percent of Central Valley residents are undocumented immigrants, a population that could help boost the region's economy given a swift path to citizenship.

Fresno discussion to take up Asian American struggles

Details: Published on 05/06/2013 - 1:38 pm; Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

The struggles of Asian Americans will be addressed during a public dialogue in Fresno on May 11 following the release of a new report showing the economic and health disparities of a group long perceived for only its achievements.