County report wins award

County report wins award
By Reporter Staff
Posted: 06/09/2009

Just as Solano County embarks on a study of the local energy industry, the second spinoff report from the 2008 Index of Economic and Community Progress, the county received an award on the original groundbreaking report.

The California Association for Local Economic Development presented the County an Award of Excellence in Economic Development Programs for the Solano Index, 14 diverse indicator areas that measure the strength of the local economy and the health of the community.

"This tool brings together all aspects of the community to focus on attracting and retaining quality jobs," said Supervisor Michael Reagan. "Receiving this award from the people who do economic development for a living affirms that we are on the right track for improving the economy in Solano County."

According to the index, the county experienced unprecedented economic opportunities between August 2000 and August 2008, outpacing the state and the Bay Area in many areas, including growth in per capita income and several industry clusters.