2013/2014 Economic Development Report - Riverside County EDA

Initiative # 1 “ there is a certain reason why you choose different regions , obviously large consumer base , large workforce , riverside county has it all .” – john keller , cal premium treats

INITIATIVE # 1 : DEVELOP A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS BUSINESS ATTRACTION , RETENTION , AND EXPANSION One of the fundamental objectives of local economic development is to cultivate an environment which stimulates and supports business. To foster a robust business ecosystem, EDA’s Economic Development unit has worked pro-actively to attract new businesses and support existing business through formal retention and expansion programs.

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