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Economy

24 Mar

Economist: State, Tulare County still in growth mode

published on March 24, 2017 - 6:17 AM

Despite Donald Trump’s claims of the nation being an economic disaster throughout his successful bid to become president, the nation

21 Feb

Valley economic index highest since April 2015

published on February 21, 2017 - 12:44 PM

The San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index has reached its highest level since April 2015. The January index jumped to

09 Feb

Dora Westerlund recognized with $200,000 Irvine grant

published on February 9, 2017 - 3:56 PM

The award honors those advancing innovative solutions to the state’s challenges and provides $200,000 to recipients like Dora Westerlund

31 Jan

Forecast: Obamacare rollback to harm Central Valley the most

published on January 31, 2017 - 7:31 AM

According to the forecast, Real Gross State Product is forecast to grow 2.6 percent his year, followed by a

24 Jan

Economic index dipped slightly, still healthy in December ’16

published on January 24, 2017 - 4:07 PM

Economist Ernie Goss, research associate with the Craig School of Business at Fresno State, produces the index each month

05 Dec

Economic index for November forecasts more jobs for the Valley

published on December 5, 2016 - 1:50 PM

In November the San Joaquin Valley economy, for the third-straight month, appears headed toward solid growth, according to a survey

23 Nov

Fresno County economic forecast: Big fish, organic growth

published on November 23, 2016 - 8:03 AM

The latest big fish on the hook is Illinois-based Ulta Cosmetics, which has tapped Fresno as one of three

18 Oct

Valley Business Index soars in September

published on October 18, 2016 - 7:35 AM

The index is a leading economic indicator compiled from a survey of individuals making company purchasing decisions in the

04 Oct

Forecast: Construction to lead local job growth in ’17

published on October 4, 2016 - 8:50 AM

Fresno’s economic recovery is expected to be a slow and steady affair for the next few years, with construction poised

06 Sep

Valley business index declines for third straight month

published on September 6, 2016 - 6:30 AM

For a third straight month, the overall San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index remained below growth neutral in August, pointing

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