About CCBRES

Our History...

The California Center for Border and Regional Economic Studies (CCBRES) was established in 1998 at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus. 

The Campus, by virtue of its location and focus, is in the unique position to be able to act as the catalyst of change through information and educational programs.  This will be a collaborative effort between CCBRES and the surrounding communities in the region.

The mission of CCBRES is to inform public and private decision makers of demographic, economic and social trends in the Imperial County and the western U.S.-Mexican border region. 

The vision of the SDSU-Imperial Valley Campus is to create a resource for the Imperial Valley, California-Baja California, Mexico border residents, and individuals interested in the issues surrounding the U.S.-Mexican border. 

The Center is responsible for the collection and compilation of economic, demographic, social, environmental, and trade indicators on the Imperial County, Mexicali, and binational region. These data are stored and maintained at the Center.  CCBRES also conducts directed studies and analysis of issues related to growth, economic development, and community development in the region.

The initial funding for CCBRES came from a Rural Business Enterprise Grant through the United States Department of Agriculture. This grant provided the set up funds to establish the infrastructure and conduct the initial research for the databases.