Economic conference in San Rafael focuses on education, growing life sciences businesses
By Megan Hansen
Marin’s economy continues to improve from the economic downturn and life sciences jobs have the potential to grow in the county if educators, elected officials and businesses work together.
This message was the focus of the 11th annual Forecasting the Future Economic Conference hosted Thursday by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael. About 200 people gathered to discuss local, regional and global trends that impact Marin businesses.
“We’re back in real terms at right about the height before the housing market crashed,” Eyler said. “Through 2017 most of the economic forecasts look pretty good.”
Marin added 2,600 payroll jobs and gained 200 payroll businesses since last year, which is not spectacular growth but still good news, Eyler said.
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