High Desert Economy

I wish to welcome our current and future subscribers to the 46th edition of The Bradco High Desert Report, the only quarter economic overview of the High Desert region, covering the northern portion of San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire. We more specifically address economic issues, affecting the cities of Adelanto, the Town of Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia and Victorville. As always, w...

By Kathie Martin Marketing and Public Affairs Officer The Yucca Loma Bridge The number one transportation priority of the Town of Apple Valley since 2005, the Yucca Loma Bridge has progressed from a 40-year long discussion, to a shovel-ready project breaking ground in 2010. Included in the circulation elements of Apple Valley, Victorville, and the County of San Bernardino, and a component of adop...

By Dr. Alfred J. Gobar Chairman, Alfred Gobar Associates The answer to the question in the title is contingent to some degree on what we mean by “there.” There continues to be some ambiguity regarding the possibility of a double-dip recession, with pessimism increasing during the month of February when this material was prepared. Exhibit 1 compares the current recession with the one that o...

By Tracy Foster, Management Technician City of Victorville Economic Development Global Opportunities At The Heart of Victorville’s Future “Global Access” has long been Victorville’s mantra. The city has worked extensively to promote growth locally and throughout the Victor Valley by targeting international organizations. With the creation of Regional Center of Victorville Development, Inc....

By Lisa K. LaMere Economic Development Analyst Hesperia Receives Second State Designation Batting 1000 in 2009, the City of Hesperia’s Economic Development team wrote its second competitive, award-winning state application of the year. December 24, 2009 brought notification of final approval for the Hesperia Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). An RMDZ is a specially designated geographica...

By Mike Borja, Management Analyst City of Adelanto On The Verge of Tremendous Growth On the verge of tremendous growth is the City of Adelanto. Located in the western portion of the High Desert, Adelanto is comfortably removed from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, yet close enough to take advantage of urban amenities and resources. Adelanto offers the perfect blend of small town charm and big cit...