Dr. David Hosley is the former vice chancellor for university relations at UC Merced. He has worked on regional economic and other growth issues from Chico to Bakersfield over the past 15 years in leadership roles at KVIE Public Television and UC Merced.
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![As part of Comstock’s 25th anniversary, and in lieu of the monthly publisher’s letter, publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson is inviting business leaders to present their views on what’s shaping and defining the Capital Region. As part of Comstock’s 25th anniversary, and in lieu of the monthly publisher’s letter, publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson is inviting business leaders to present their views on what’s shaping and defining the Capital Region.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0414_publetter.jpg?1577874530)
Pick Up the Pace
Without sweeping changes — and fast — the Central Valley is facing failure
When it comes to overall economic health and vitality, the Central Valley is behind. Way behind. And that should concern us all because there are fundamental factors holding us back.