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Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

SCEDC Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Now Enrolling 2024 – 2025

The Young Entrepreneur Academy is an innovative program that provides young people with the tools and resources they need to start and run their own businesses. 

South County EDC is a non-profit business organization that partners with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)  to offer support to the manufacturing companies in South San Diego County.  

Zero Cost Assistance program

The South County Economic Development Council is offering valuable assistance to local manufacturers by providing access to various resources at no cost. These resources include wage subsidies, workforce development programs, operational assistance, and more.  

Business Resources

Finding Talent

Finding Talent

Talent is the primary reasons employers chose to grow and locate in the San Diego region. Home to one of the most educated workforces in the country, EDC has focused on programs (SD: Life. Changing. and Advancing San Diego) to help you find and develop the right...

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Finding a Location

Finding a Location

Whether your business is looking for lab space to launch San Diego’s next life sciences discovery or an office in a densely-walkable urban neighborhood, San Diego has a diversity of options to fit your company’s needs.

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What We Do

The South County EDC is focused on long term economic growth by attracting new business, supporting local companies, and encouraging positive community enhancement.

Business Attraction and Retention

SCEDC highlights the unique assets in South County to businesses looking to relocate or grow.  Our communities have unparalleled commercial/residential land, proximity to international, and highly skilled workforce.

Workforce Development

The SCEDC proactively assesses the needs of employers and works with local education organizations, companies, and residents to develop programming focused on ensuring future needs are met.

Government Relations

The South County Economic Development Council works diligently to connect interested parties with the decision makers in our communities.  Together we can take the vision of tomorrow’s community a reality today.

Grow 

Internationally 

SCEDC is Binational

The Binational Committee of the South County EDC is focused on the regional influences, communications, and partnerships derived from being on one of the busiest international land borders in the world. 

The South County EDC is focused on enhancing the conversation among businesses, governments, and residents of the region.

South County Investors

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South County edc News

San Diego International Airport Service to Amsterdam!

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Nov18
The San Diego International Airport (SAN) welcomes KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) as its seventh international airline to offer service from San Diego. Beginning May 8, 2025, the airline will offer three weekly flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, Netherlands. “We are very pleased to have KLM join as the 19th carrier at SAN,” said Kimberly Becker, CEO and President, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “This summer, European travel is up over 30 percent

Port of San Diego Small Business Inclusion Summit

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Nov13
You’re Invited! Join the Port of San Diego as we look forward to engaging with local community organizations and public agencies to take collective action toward breaking down barriers faced by small disadvantaged businesses. By working together, we will pave the way for more inclusive and diverse economic participation, ensuring that all small businesses have the opportunities they need to thrive. With a focus on equity in contracting, the summit goals include the following: Increase

Imperial Beach Pier Maintenance Project Begins Soon

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Nov12
The Imperial Beach Pier, a regional attraction and widely recognized landmark for the City of Imperial Beach and Port of San Diego, will undergo maintenance work starting Monday, November 18, 2024. The Port is replacing two pilings to maintain the structural integrity of Imperial Beach’s beloved pier, ensuring it can be enjoyed by visitors and the community for generations to come. The project will also include localized deck board replacement and utility piping work. Below

University Now Initiative’s Study on Essential College Degrees

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Nov05
We are pleased to announce the release of the University Now Initiative’s (UNI) groundbreaking study that identifies the college degrees needed for regional jobs that are in high demand and pay wages supporting a high quality of life for families. The UNI was led by Southwestern College in partnership with the City of Chula Vista, with significant involvement from the South County Economic Development Council (EDC). Together, we are committed to building a thriving higher

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March 15th, SCEDC Newsletter

11/15/2024

SCEDC Calendar 

See What’s Coming Up!

Board of Directors Meeting

December 3rd, 2024 at 8AM

Policy and Infrastructure Meeting

November 20th , 2024 at 3PM via Zoom.

Member Calendar

See What’s Coming Up

City of Chula Vista Council Meetings

When: October 1rst, 2024 from 5PM – 6PM

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