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Candidates Forum 2024

Every Wednesday at 4pm in October 2024

Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

Join Us for Election Night

We’re thrilled to invite you to a night of community, conversation, and civic engagement!  

Presented by Seven Mile Casino and co-hosted by an incredible coalition of partners, this non-partisan event will be election central for South County! Let’s come together to watch the numbers roll in and connect with candidates, community leaders, and media partners.

Event Details:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024,
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sammy’s at Seven Mile Casino (285 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA)

Enjoy a hosted bar, appetizers, and fantastic networking opportunities all evening! Whether you stay for the whole event or swing by briefly, your presence will make a difference!  This event is free and open to the public! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with your community—see you there!

Binational Forum 2024

Thank for Attending! 

When: August 16th, 2024
Where: South County Lighthouse

The South County Economic Development Council’s Binational Forum is slated to be one of the premier business gatherings in our binational community. The event aims to bring together civic, business, and community leaders for a day of collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange.

Binational Forum 2024 Held at the South County Lighthouse.

Economic Summit 2024 Recap

Thank you to all who attended this year’s Economic Summit hosted by the South County Economic Development Council, which took place on April 26th at the Balboa Park Club.

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.  

SCEDC Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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. 

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

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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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New T1 San Diego International Aiport

San Diego International Airport Receives $12.1 Million Federal Grant for New T1

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Nov05
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the Biden Administration has awarded San Diego International Airport (SAN) $12.1 million in discretionary grant funds as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Terminal Program (ATP). The grant will be used to fund Phase 1B construction of the New Terminal 1 (New T1) that includes the installation of two passenger boarding bridges, pilings, foundation concrete, flooring, roofing, and structural steel. For more on this story please visit

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South County EDC Invites You to the Election Night Watch Party!

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Oct25
South County EDC is thrilled to invite you to a night of community, conversation, and civic engagement!  When: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 Time: 5:30pm – 8pm 🎉 Presented by Seven Mile Casino and co-hosted by an incredible coalition of partners, this non-partisan event will be election central for South County! Let’s come together to watch the numbers roll in and connect with candidates, community leaders, and media partners. 🥂 Enjoy a hosted bar, appetizers, and

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California Jobs First Regional Plan Update

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Oct22
The Southern Border Coalition has submitted the draft of the Regional Plan Part 2 for your review. We invite you to provide your feedback on this community-driven approach to regional development. As we collaborate with Dalberg to refine the plan, your insights are invaluable in addressing the state’s feedback on job growth opportunities and detailed data connections. Let’s work together to create a unified vision for our region! For more information please visit California Jobs

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