Southwest Riverside County shifts from bedroom communities to specialized economic centers

Menifee Economic Development Manager Kayla Charters presented Menifee as one of California's fastest-growing municipalities that is working to ensure commercial development keeps pace with residential expansion. Menifee’s population has surpassed Temecula's and Murrieta's populations.
The annual Southwest Regional Economic Forecast, presented by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, brought together economists and economic development leaders and hundreds of business people from across Southwest Riverside County to discuss regional trends and each city's economic strategy.Southwest Riverside County has reached a pivotal moment in its evolution, growing beyond its reputation as a collection of commuter communities into a region pursuing specialized economic development strategies designed to attract employers, visitors and investment.That was the overarching message delivered from regional economist Matthew Tate, who outlined the area's economic strengths
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