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Local Economy

KVCR Feature Report: Inland Empire Economic Growth Soars, But Some Challenges Remain

KVCR | By Ezequiel Ramirez

Published March 21, 2018 at 11:24 AM PDT

The Inland Empire has experienced major economic growth and development over the last five years. UC Riverside Political Science student and KVCR news intern Ezequiel Ramirez spoke with economist Robert Kleinhenz and community organizer Esther Portillo about the changes underway in the IE.

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