Business View Magazine | December 2019

304 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 within the Central Valley, have an inlet port, a large, expanding airport, and a convergence of all major railways – right here in Stockton. Anything that needs to get moved can be moved from Stockton to anywhere in California, with access to major ports and destinations throughout the world.” According to Wright, Stockton is in the midst of an unprecedented economic expansion and rejuvenation, much of which is focused on reviving its downtown. “One of the top priorities for the Stockton City Council is downtown revitalization,” she notes. And with the ongoing efforts of the public sector, downtown businesses, and private developers, millions have been invested in projects in the downtown area. Development of 1,000 residential rental units, locally-owned shops, restaurants, small businesses, office space, and green space are currently underway. With a unique supply of historic structures, access to the waterfront and connectivity to transportation, developers Director of Economic Development, Carrie Wright