The Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County continues to provide a public forum for informing and educating Fresno County about important and strategic, if not sometimes controversial, projects that may impact our lives in a dramatic way. The Business Expansion Attraction and Retention (BEAR) breakfast is one of the venues we utilize to accomplish this goal.

The Golden State Corridor Project, presented by Fowler Councilmember Rico Aguayo was received enthusiastically by the crowd of 200 attendees. It brought to light the future vision of the once, hustling and bustling highway 99 that is now moving toward transformation to once again be the economic engine to drive economic development connecting Fowler, Selma and Kingsburg.

The Metro Loop Project was presented by Georgiena Vivian and demonstrated the vision of 50 to 100 years of challenge ahead of us in mitigating density and transportation hurdles that will come our way while protecting our agriculture heritage and prime farm land.

The Southeast Growth Area (SEGA) Project encompasses the planning for an entire eight county region, impacting future generations of families and businesses, and our ability to provide a sustainable, livable and vibrant Fresno County. Dealing with transportation, air, water, and population growth, the Blueprint is a dynamic plan that will flow from generation to generation.

The New EDC Website was presented and the cutting edge CountyScape was unveiled. Please visit www.Fresnoedc.com and explore the various amenities.

All in all it was a great event held at the new Holiday Inn Downtown. Take the time to come see the newest hotel in Downtown Fresno and celebrate our continued revitalization.