Business | News

Inland Empire wage growth continues in tight labor market

The regions's home affordability helps local labor force expand

By Holly Ober | March 28, 2019 | Business

Trade disputes have little effect on Inland Empire economy

The region’s economy continues to grow despite ongoing trade disputes that many feared would inhibit the logistics industry

By Holly Ober | March 12, 2019 | Business

Does the presence of colleges and hospitals increase home prices?

The institution’s size and the ZIP code’s population can have positive and negative effects

By Holly Ober | February 7, 2019 | Science / Technology, Business

Collective nostalgia makes people prefer domestic products

New study could help countries bolster domestic industries without resorting to tariffs or international trade re-negotiations

By Holly Ober | January 29, 2019 | Business

Inland Empire economic gains will continue in 2019

Worker scarcity driving wage increases; Inland Empire affordability advantage will help buffer region from slowdown in Southern California home sales

By Holly Ober | January 10, 2019 | Business

Payless stunt shows how expectation guides experience

Sometimes quality is in the eye of the beholder

By Holly Ober | December 14, 2018 | Business

Natural mosquito repellent startup wins seed funding

UC Riverside startup Sensorygen beats entrepreneurs from other University of California campuses

By Holly Ober | December 12, 2018 | Science / Technology, Business

Inland Empire tech industry should focus on local strengths

Growth efforts should link to logisitics, agriculture, and green tech

By Holly Ober | November 21, 2018 | Business

Retailers can manipulate consumer regret to beat competitors

Offering an everyday low price might not be the best strategy for retailers facing the threat of new competitors in their market

By Holly Ober | November 19, 2018 | Business

Why renting can be better than owning

Purchasing a skill-based product can be self-defeating

By Holly Ober | November 16, 2018 | Business

Inland Empire construction jobs and building activity increase

The latest Inland Empire Business Activity Index shows business activity in the region continuing its upward climb with the local construction industry making key contributions

By Holly Ober | November 15, 2018 | Business

Economic Forecast Conference delivers good news

A decade after the recession of 2008, the region is home to the fastest job growth in Southern California and is the most improved among the major surrounding metro areas

By Holly Ober | October 17, 2018 | Business

Disruption makes startup investors balance caution against fear of missing out

Disruptive startups attract investors quickly but receive less money than their more conventional counterparts

By Holly Ober | October 10, 2018 | Business

Riverside named a top city for entrepreneurs

Riverside outranks the better-known entrepreneurship hotspot of San Jose

By Holly Ober | September 10, 2018 | Business

Business activity in the Inland Empire expands again

Trade activity strong to date but future outlook cloudy

By Holly Ober | August 16, 2018 | Business

UCR School of Business awarded re-accreditation by distinguished AACSB international

The UCR School of Business is the premier public business research institution in Inland Southern California and provides insights and resources that impact the development of the region

By Holly Ober | August 8, 2018 | Business