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The May San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index has reached its highest level since March 2013.
For the 17th time in the past 18 months, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index rose above the growth neutral threshold.
The index, produced by Fresno State’s Craig School of Business, is a leading economic indicator from a survey of individuals making company purchasing decisions in the counties of Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare.
The overall May index advanced to 57.4 from 55.9 in April. An index of greater than 50 indicates an expansionary economy over the course of the next three to six months...