The Center for Economic Forecasting and Development applies business expertise, understanding of public policy, and deep academic training to analyzing the regional, state, and national economy—producing economic forecasts, public policy analysis, and economic impact studies.

Our recent conference, hosted with the Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce, revealed what's coming next for regional employment, home prices, GDP, international trade, and more.

Among the top 50 U.S. Metropolitan Areas, the Inland Empire is the 19th largest employment center but is saddled with the lowest average private-sector wage, at just under $40,000/year. The lack of job density is a key reason.

At the recent 8th Annual Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference, attendees heard both a current outlook for the economy and a dynamic discussion about the region's urban future.