Economic Briefing to Discuss One of the Fastest-Growing Areas in the U.S.: Southern California's Inland Empire; Moving People ... Moving Freight ... And Moving Your Business into the Future.SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino, city, United States San Bernardino (săn bûr'nədē`nō), city (1990 pop. 164,164), seat of San Bernardino co., S Calif., at the foot of the San Bernardino Mts.; inc. 1854. , Calif. -- As one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation, the Inland Empire's 485 square miles A square mil is a unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides of length one mil. A mil is one thousandth of an international inch. This unit of area is usually used in specifying the area of the cross section of a wire or cable. are the most sought-after land in California. What does this mean for Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, real estate, freight, transportation, employment and other industries? Find out at the 7th Annual Economic Briefing & Business Exposition on Friday, April 22 at the Ontario Convention Center. "The Economic Briefing serves as a growth catalyst by addressing issues and questions about the Inland Empire In·land Empire A region of the northwest United States between the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains, comprising eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Farming, lumbering, and mining are important to the area. economy, as well as providing data and viewpoints from multiple industries," said Tom Paradis, publisher of The Business Press. "There's a direct correlation Noun 1. direct correlation - a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with large values of the other and small with small; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1 positive correlation between the maturation of the Economic Briefing and business expansion in the Inland Empire." Hosted by The Business Press, the event features the region's preeminent economic forecaster, John Husing. Having studied the Inland Empire for 40 years, Dr. Husing uses his knowledge and extensive database to explain the economic factors impacting Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Dr. Husing will present his newest forecast for the Inland Empire, titled, "What Drives the Inland Empire Economy and What are the Risks?" Special guest speaker, Gill V. Hicks Hicks , Edward 1780-1849. American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist. , president of Gill V. Hicks and Associates, Inc., will discuss "You Can't Understand the Inland Empire Economy Without Understanding the Logistics Sector and Ports." Prior to the noon luncheon, vendors will exhibit their products and services at the Business Expo, which is free of charge. During this time, a series of workshops will be offered where top industry leaders discuss economic trends affecting the region. This year's workshop topics include: air cargo air cargo: see aviation. and business passenger growth, an inside look at the commercial real estate market and the Inland Empire as the "Crown Jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover of International Trade." In addition, two panel discussions have been added to this year's lineup, including a business media panel and an economic development panel. Speakers include economic development directors from Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Cucamonga (răn`chō k  'kəmäng`gə), city (1990 pop. 101,409), San Bernardino co., S Calif. , Riverside and Palm Springs and business leaders from
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The 2005 Economic Briefing & Business Exposition is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center, located at 2000 Convention Center Way. To register for the luncheon, log on The Business Press Web site at www.thebizpress.com or call 909-806-3113. Registration is $60 per person or $450 for a table of 10. The Business Exposition workshops and panel discussions are free to the public. About The Business Press The Business Press is the Inland Empire's weekly business newspaper. It sponsors several events each year -- each of them helping define and connect the Inland Empire's diverse and sophisticated business community. These gatherings don't just provide a highly visible networking opportunity for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors; they're also the exclusive forum for the delivery of the most vital data and keenest forecasts and commentary available on the local economy. The Business Press is owned by The Press-Enterprise, a Belo subsidiary. Belo is one of the nation's largest media companies with a diversified group of market-leading broadcasting, publishing, cable and interactive media assets. Note to Editors: A limited number of press passes are available for the luncheon. To reserve a pass, please call Tera Zelinger at 909-625-2225 or email tzelinger@wilkinguge.com. |
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