The Bright Side of 2009
December 28, 2009
As we begin the final week of the year 2009, we have many reflections of a year of unprecedented challenges. However, I thought I would begin listing some of the events or projects that for me are signs of positive progress in the Inland Empire economic picture.
The University of California at Riverside (UCR) is definitely a positive for Riverside. This year, they moved forward with there plans to add a medical school to their campus. They also are doing a spectacular job of building a fine arts venue in downtown Riverside with the construction of the "Art Block." It is a good sign that these projects are continuing even with all the cutbacks in the UC system.
Then there is ESRI located in Redlands. The completion of the corporate headquarters building and the expansion and rehab of other buildings is clear evidence that this is a growing business that is adding jobs to the Inland Empire market. The collaboration between the University of Redlands Town and Gown organization and ESRI in bringing outstanding lecture programs to the new ESRI auditorium and making them open to the public free of charge is a real contribution to the intellectual life of the community.
A third positive for me is the signs that many of the vacant warehouse type buildings are becoming occupied. The media are reporting sales of some of these buildings and on a drive-by, I can see big trucks bringing in equipment and lights on in the buildings. Hopefully the occupation of these buildings is a sign that the industrial and manufacturing segments of our area are having a revival.
Why don't some of you click the comment button and add your positives?
As we begin the final week of the year 2009, we have many reflections of a year of unprecedented challenges. However, I thought I would begin listing some of the events or projects that for me are signs of positive progress in the Inland Empire economic picture.
The University of California at Riverside (UCR) is definitely a positive for Riverside. This year, they moved forward with there plans to add a medical school to their campus. They also are doing a spectacular job of building a fine arts venue in downtown Riverside with the construction of the "Art Block." It is a good sign that these projects are continuing even with all the cutbacks in the UC system.
Then there is ESRI located in Redlands. The completion of the corporate headquarters building and the expansion and rehab of other buildings is clear evidence that this is a growing business that is adding jobs to the Inland Empire market. The collaboration between the University of Redlands Town and Gown organization and ESRI in bringing outstanding lecture programs to the new ESRI auditorium and making them open to the public free of charge is a real contribution to the intellectual life of the community.
A third positive for me is the signs that many of the vacant warehouse type buildings are becoming occupied. The media are reporting sales of some of these buildings and on a drive-by, I can see big trucks bringing in equipment and lights on in the buildings. Hopefully the occupation of these buildings is a sign that the industrial and manufacturing segments of our area are having a revival.
Why don't some of you click the comment button and add your positives?
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