2009 Prosperity Index: The Sacramento Region placed eighth on the 2009 Prosperity Index, moving down one spot since last year. October 16, 2009. CSER has formed a Strategic Alliance with Valley Vision for fact-based collaborative decision-making in the six-county Sacramento Region. July 30, 2009. The Sacramento Regional Research Institute (SRRI) is now known as the Center for Strategic Economic Research (CSER). July 7, 2009. 2008 Prosperity Index: Sacramento Region above average overall - Region's People remain main strength. October 17, 2008. California stands to gain hundreds of thousands of jobs and tens of billions in payroll with increased broadband use. November 13, 2007. 2007 Prosperity Index: Sacramento Region below average overall, while Region's People rank #2. October 19, 2007. 2006 Prosperity Index: Sacramento Region just below average overall, while Region's People rank #2. November 3, 2006. Regional Prosperity Index Launched: Report by Center for Strategic Economic Research (The Center) ranks region's economic prosperity and competitiveness. February 10, 2006. The Center for Strategic Economic Research (The Center) adds expertise through partnership with Sacramento State University. September 15, 2005. New study identifies Sacramento Region's economic capacity and potential for its emerging Life Sciences and Medical Devices Industry—report offers findings and recommendations for six-county region. November 30, 2004. Job loss at HP-Roseville impacts Sacramento economy. February 21, 2003. "The ripple effect"—regional economic impacts of SACTO's honored companies. October 14, 2003. Sacramento Region leads in high school graduates enrolling in higher education. December 30, 2002. Housing and childcare costs more affordable in Sacramento. October 31, 2002.