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June 2014 – SLO County’s economy will end year on a good note, expert says: Read More
June 2014 – Economy is getting better and better – Paso Robles Daily News
June 2014 – SLO County’s economy will end year on a good note, expert says – San Luis Obispo Tribune
SLO Tribune Economic Forecast Letters to the Editor
Central Coast Economic Forecast on KSBY
SLO County’s strong economic recovery expected to continue
San Luis Obispo County is in the midst of an economic recovery — and is one of only four regions in the state to exceed its pre-recession peak.
That growth is expected to continue next year through 2016, said Jordan Levine, an economist with Beacon Economics, an independent economic research and consulting firm that presented the annual Central Coast Economic Forecast on Friday.
SLO County nonprofits’ economic impact was nearly $800 million in 2012
San Luis Obispo County nonprofit organizations, which provide such services as education, food, shelter, medical care and environmental protection, generated an economic impact of nearly $800 million in 2012.
They also generated nearly 10 percent of all the jobs in the county — 7,590 employees and an additional 3,000 at other firms due to ripple effects — and provided $34 million in state and local tax revenue.
Central Coast leads the way as solar, tourism boost SLO County recovery
In remarks prepared for the 2014 SLO County Economic Forecast Breakfast on Nov. 22, Jordan Levine of Beacon Economics said only San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Francisco and Bakersfield have gone positive when it comes to the pre-recession jobs peak.
2013 Mid-Year Update “Economics Insights Without the Hype”
A progress report on the local economy will be the focus of the Mid Year Update of the Central Coast Economic Forecast on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Economic Forecaster Chris Thornberg and featured guest speaker Gordon Bosserman with Andre, Morris & Buttery will anchor the event.
November 2011 | Paso Robles Press: Central Coast Economic Forecast 2011-12: SLO County is Showing Consistent Improvement
San Luis Obispo County is beating the Central Coast out of the economic downturn, according to Beacon Economics Director of Regional Research Brad Kemp. Kemp was among keynote speakers during the 2011-12 Central Coast Economic Forecast held on Nov. 8 at the Alex Madonna Expo Center.
November 2011 | The Tribune: SLO County Advised to Put Recession Behind
With taxable sales on the rise, growth in employment and a healthy tourism industry, San Luis Obispo County’s economy is leading the Central Coast’s economic recovery, according to the Central Coast Economic Forecast.
November 2011 | The Tribune: Experts to Ponder Economic Forecast at SLO Symposium
Experts will share predictions next week at an annual symposium on San Luis Obispo County’s economic prospects for the year to come. The Central Coast Economic Forecast on Nov. 8 features regional economist Brad Kemp of Beacon Economics, who will present specific performance numbers.
June 2011 | Paso Robles Press: Mid-Year Economic Forecast: Economist Chris Thornberg: ‘The recovery is under way and things are looking up’
May 2011 | Paso Robles Press: SLO County Mid-Year Economic Update Slated for June 9
Two of the state’s leading economic experts are heading to SLO County on Thursday, June 9 with information on the local, state and national economies.
May 2011 | Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Business Reporter: Join us for the Mid-Year Update of Central Coast Economic Forecast
The annual Economic Forecast Project Mid-Year Update presented by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and the Central Coast Forecast Committee will be held Thursday June 9th at Galaxy Theatre, 6917 El Camino Real from 7:30 to 11 a.m.
November 2010 | Pacific Coast Business Times: Slow SLO recovery forecast
Like the rest of California, San Luis Obispo County is winding very slowly to a full economic recovery, forecasters at the Central Coast Economic Forecast said Nov. 5.
November 2010 | KCOY: Central Coast Economic Forecast
Economists say the future is bright for San Luis Obispo County, but that brightness is at the end of a long tunnel.
November 2010 | KSBY: San Luis Obispo County economy recovering…slowly
Well, the worst is over. That’s what economists said at the annual Central Coast Economic Forecast meeting today.
November 2010 | The Tribune: What’s in store for SLO County?
Like the rest of California, San Luis Obispo County is winding very slowly to a full economic recovery, forecasters at the Central Coast Economic Forecast said Nov. 5.
