San Bernardino County is the largest county in the US by land area and the 12th largest by population. It has experienced strong population growth of 3% annually between 2000-2005, with experts attributing this to affordable housing attracting young families and a growing Latino population. The county has a young median age of 31 and a large workforce of over 900,000. While the county was impacted by the recession with rising vacancy rates and declining absorption, the retail market is showing signs of a slow recovery with declining vacancy rates in recent quarters and some expansion among stronger retailers. The county offers opportunities for development across emerging to mature markets and a growing population that retailers are seeking to tap into.

1. San Bernardino County Where America’s Future Lives, Works and Shops Kelly Reenders Deputy Director Economic Development Agency

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18. Catch the Buzz… www.sbcountybuzz.com Kelly Reenders Deputy Director, Economic Development [email_address] (909) 387-4358