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Discusses the economic prospects of Madera County, California in year 2000. Impact of neighboring Fresno's prosperity on the county; Economic development plan instituted in the region during the 1970s; Nature of economic development in the area; Innovative approach to keeping jobs in Madera; Companies operating in the area.

Focuses on the projects related to tourism in Tulare County, California. Includes California Farm Equipment Museum/Learning Center & International Trade Center facility; Permanent steel building; California Commodities Showcase; Tulare Dairy Center.

The article offers information on the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) initiative Transform Fresno that uses state-collected cap-and-trade funds to finance a series of development projects within southwest Fresno, California. Topics discussed include providing economic and educational opportunities; reducing carbon admissions and views of Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias on trade funds; and GRID Solar Collaborative Single-Family Partnership and Chinatown Housing Project.

Reports on the economic growth of the city of Parlier in Fresno County, California under the leadership of its city manager Michael Swigart. Population; Former reputation of the town as a migrant farm worker town; Housing projects; Balancing of city budget; Efforts to attract businesses to relocate to Parlier; Other accomplishments and plans by Swigart.

The article offers information on the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC), which focuses on Central Valley development projects, and its role in redevelopment of Fresno, California. Topics discussed include private investment in areas with low-income, monetization of loan, and tax credits obtained by Community Development Entities (CDEs).

The article offers information on the 80-20 program in Fresno County, California which aims for full-time employments and to stimulate local economic recovery. It states that 80 million dollars are set aside for the program fund under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It cites that employers like businesses and nonprofits can join the program, which will operate on November 1, 2009. It suggests that the program will be a great opportunity among employers who are under hiring season.

The article reports that a total of about $60,000 worth of incentives was given to companies located in the Municipal Restoration Zone (MRZ) in Fresno, California as of October 2007. The MRZ, which covers poor areas west of Peach and south of McKinley avenues that need economic revitalization, offers various benefits such as credits for hiring within the zone, business license refunds and equipment reimbursement to business enterprises located in it.

The article reports on the development of a set of multi-modal transportation options called Metro Rural Loop to connect 17 cities within Fresno and Madera counties in California. The proposed project was formed from the collaborative effort of the two counties to accommodate the population growth in the next one hundred years.

The article provides an update pertaining to the development funding for Highway 99 in California. If the $19.925 billion California infrastructure bond proposal passes, $1 billion will fund safety and aesthetic improvements along the corridor of the highway. According to Allen McCuen, deputy district director in charge of planning for the sixth district of California Department of Transportation, first priority is to build a full freeway, while the second is to fill all of the gaps which are not six lanes.

The article reports developments related to the construction of a hotel casino in Madera, California. The site for the $ 250 million project is located near the Avenue 17 and Highway 99, which has a booming housing market. According to Tracey Brownfield of Zelman Development Co. Inc., the developer of the proposed project, the hotel casino will have little effect on businesses across the highway, as far as traffic flow is concerned, Instead, Brownfield added, that it will boost tourism and will create a lot of jobs for local residents.

The article reports on a proposal from three local developers, which will be reviewed by the Redevelopment Agency of Fresno, California, to redevelop large portions of the Cultural Arts District in the city. According to some local officials, they are planning to return with an exclusive negotiating agreement within 120 days. Meanwhile, the city council has approved a request from the agency to continue work with a 24-month exclusive negotiating agreement in the downtown's cultural arts and entertainment project area.

The article reports that Forest City Enterprises Inc. has withdrawn to endorse its plan for the south stadium project. The company has been approached by the city council of Fresno, California to submit alternative site plans for the proposed 85-acre project in the downtown area. The company was due to present the plans for the proposed project at the end of June 2006.

The article reports developments on the construction of the Research and Technology Park in Clovis, California. The construction is underway for one business and new construction is set to begin on others. Plans are currently in progress for offices and industrial buildings in the area. A deal is being is being negotiated to build with one tenant who would occupy a two-storey, 35,000 square-foot building.

The article reports that the city of Fresno has rejected plans to pursue the development of Broadway Row, a five-acre project at the cultural arts district in downtown Fresno. The decision was partly made by Tutelian & Co., the selected developer by the city, after increasing costs and a potential shortage of project funding made the project impracticable. The project's total cost would have been 55 million dollars.

The article reports on the tentative plan of Hanford to annex 432 acres into its city limits of new residential developments in California. The plan posed to be one of the city's largest land annexations. The annexation still has to be approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. As evidence to the fact that the city is running out of land for new development, it is noted that the city has received applications for leftover infill type of properties from developers who want to build duplexes or triplexes.

Reports on the plans on an 85-acre mixed-use South Stadium Project in Fresno, California. Presentation of preliminary site plans by Forest City Development Inc. for the project; Analysis of the data provided by Forest City on its study of the proposed project; Involvement of the project with a combination of newly constructed and renovated buildings of retail and entertainment space.

Reports on Fresno, California elected officials and business leaders' participation in the establishment of the International Economic Development Council. Goal of the cooperation; Organizations behind the effort.

Reports on the plan of the city officials to create a downtown redevelopment district in Hanford, California. Reasons for creating th redevelopment district; Benefits of the city plan; Implications for residential property development.

Reports the heightened construction projects in Fresno, California. Purpose of the building projects; Significance of the projects for the area economy; Increase in the number of small businesses filling vacant spaces.

Reports on the economic development projects in Madera County, California. Housing developments to people moving into the area; Clubhouse for the pheasants Run Golf Club; Chowchilla Gateway and Highway exchange area.

Reports the proposal of development projects for additional sources of sales tax revenue in Fresno County, California. Application of pro-cash-register; Predicaments from the tax monies; Total sales tax collection.

Reports the economic development plans of the Economic Development Corp. (EDC) in Tulare County, California. Recruitment of a team of consultants to help create an action plan; Collaboration of the team with a New York public relations firm, Development Counsellors International; Names of the consultants hired by the EDC.

Reports on the formation of the Measure C Steering Committee aimed at extending Measure C, a half-cent sales tax program adopted in 1986 by Fresno, California voters. Contributions of the program to transportation infrastructure development; Tasks and mission of the steering committee.

Reports on the amount of real estate development in Visalia, California in 2000. Total valuation of all permits in 2000 in the city; Efforts of developers and civic leaders to sustain growth; Development of a four-story senior residential project near downtown; Finalization of designs for the Visalia Transit Center; Level of private investment in the downtown district.

Focuses on Cross Valley railroad rehabilitation project in California. Project funding; Importance of the project to the area's economic development; Project details.

Reports on the progress in the construction of the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California sponsored by the county's Economic Opportunities Commission. Involvement of 20 persons who have not worked before; Significance of the project to the county; Phases of the construction.

Focuses on the economic development of the Tule River region in California. Support of the tribal council and the board of directors; Accomplishments of the Tule River Economic Development Corp. (EDC); Award for the Tule EDC for its innovative economic development practices.

Reports on the Fresno County, California, Board of Supervisors' approval of a stepped-up version of the economic strategic plan for the Interstate-5 Business Development Corridor. Cities targeted for business, workforce and community development; Previous plan's receipt of Champion Community status under the United States Department of Agriculture's Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community Program.

Reports on the Tule River Economic Development Corp.'s economic development efforts focused on the Tule River Indian Reservation, California. Promotion of revenue for Tule River Indians; Focus on development efforts on the area adjacent to the Porterville Airport; Industrial park project.

Reports on the city of Kingsburg, California's plans to join the Five-Cities Economic Development Authority, a cooperative effort aimed at attracting new business developments and reducing employment in neighboring Fresno County cities. Current members of the group; Market area represented by the group; Benefits expected by Kingsburg from joining the group.

Reports that the city government of Clovis, California is in the midst of planning for an industrial district. Targeted area; Citing of need for job and business generation; Elements of the economic development plan; Identification of industries with potential for most growth and compatible with local infrastructure; Work force development.

Focuses on economic development projects launched in Fresno, California in 1997. Gap Inc.'s plan to open a distribution warehouse in Fresno; Proposals for a stadium; Plans for an exhibit hall; Plans for 1998.

The article reports on the results of the public opinion poll conducted by "The Business Journal" concerning the planned construction of a high-speed railway in Fresno, California.

The article reports on the sought-after nominations for the 2009 Real Estate Awards organized by the Business Journal in California. It notes the award's recognition of enduring projects and transactions from brokers, real estate agents, and several others who espouse development. Winners of the said awards are to be announced in April 2009.

The article reports on the deserted South Stadium development project in Fresno, California. The executives of Forest City Enterprises Inc. prompted the said drop due to the difference in funding and infrastructure deficiencies. The allocated amount for the abandoned project is stated to reach to approximately $2.5 million.

The article provides information about the web poll on the use of eminent domain to help seal the deal with Running Horse development in California. The results indicates that three quarters of the respondents believed that the city should use its own powers of eminent domain to push the project along. Only a quarter said they believed the city should hold off on purchasing the property.

The author comments on the multi-million dollar deal of the Trump organization to buy the beleaguered Running Horse property in Southwest Fresno, California. Allegations have it that the area in and around the Running Horse property would have a hard time qualifying to become a redevelopment zone. The author discussed some options for which city officials may consider to give solution to the said allegation.

The article reports local developments in California. The California Department of Transportation will continue the construction of State Route 41 to overlay, add standard shoulders and improve the sight distance throughout the project. In the June 6, 2007 agenda, the City of Fresno filed to undergo changes on several street names. Tulare County plans for various developmental growth on constructions through its proposal to divide 38.2 acres into 175 lots from agricultural to residential.

The article reports developments on the construction of Via Montaña, a shopping center in Fresno, California. The commercial development includes about 124,000 square feet of retail space contained in 30 buildings. According to Mike Mele, senior vice president of the retail division at Grubb & Ellis/Pearson Commercial, tenants have accounted for 16 percent of the space at the center. Moreover, the new center will have a mix of businesses, including local and franchise restaurants.

This article focuses on Economic Development Corporation's(EDC) success in the economic development business. The EDC probably should not have signed the agreement with the city of Fresno, with included a performance clause of securing 2000 jobs between July of 2004 and June of 2005. The process of economic development is not an acivity that produces results in the short term. Economic development activities are focused on promoting Fresno and the cities located throughout Fresno County.

Reports business developments in California as of June 2003. Creation of a leadership development program for community leaders by the Fresno County Farm Bureau; Launch of the first annual Salute to Small Business awards program; Grant given to the River Parkway Trust from SC Johnson Fund Inc.

Comments on the intention of governor Gray Davis to create more jobs in California. Proposal to reduce support in various economic development programs; Call for increase to the higher education systems of the University of California and the California State University; Budget proposal for state prisons and death row facility.

Analyzes the impact of rail consolidation project of the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee in Fresno, California. Purpose of the initiative; Advantages of the rail project; Support of the community and politicians to pursue the economic development initiative in the area.

Editorial. Analyzes the plan of city officials to revitalize the urban area and to implement some economic development projects in Fresno, California. Advantages of the plan; Disadvantages of the Fresno town in economic development projects; Aims of developing business parks in the area; Participation of community agencies and organizations to the plans of the local government to boost the business opportunity in the town.

Focuses on the success of the economic programs in California. Client services of the Central Valley Business Incubator; Collaborative initiatives of the San Joaquin Valley Water Technology Cluster; Offering of employment opportunities with the Rapid Response program.

Comments on updates in the business and education sectors in California. Partnership for economic development between the city of Clovis and Sierra Crest Equities; Need for more capacity to accommodate rapid increase in cell phone users; Performance of rural high schools on the California exit exam.

Focuses the major infrastructure development project in the cities of Fresno and Clovis, California. Resolution for the traffic congestion; Advantages of the proposed traffic congestion reduction; Features of the projects.

Focuses on the economic development projects in the central part of San Joaquin River Valley, California. Construction of a Leprino mozzarella cheese plant in Lemoore area in Kings County; Effort of community colleges in the Tulare County area to provide needed educational opportunities for the first two years of a post-secondary education.

Focuses on economic development in Tulare and Kings Counties, California. Major economic development projects in the region; Dependence of economic development on the improvement of the regional highway system.

Editorial. Comments on the progress of two projects of economic significance for California as of June 5, 2000. Baseball stadium construction in Fresno; Launch of the business-to-business identity program called California's New Frontier.