People are optimistic and highly involved with the betterment of the local economy.
There's much investment going on in the form of new businesses and new housing construction. People are very supportive for business growth and opportunity. The emergence of UC Merced will be a boost for all of the local businesses. The government has been very cooperative and open to change to improve the health, safety and business opportunities within the community. Like others in the healthcare industry, we have needs for specialty areas like nursing and technical people.