A growing number of young families are pushing east from Los Angeles and Orange counties into Southern California’s Inland Empire – and the economic development team in San Bernardino County is taking note.

We caught up at ICSC Las Vegas with Derek Armstrong, director of economic development, San Bernardino County, to talk about how the region is working with commercial real estate developers and property owners to expedite planning, permitting, and building projects in the region. Armstrong also discusses:

  • What makes San Bernardino County a good location for retail investment
  • What projects best reflect the future of the region
  • How San Bernardino County’s economic development team supports retail expansion