Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Now Enrolling – 2025

Do you dream of starting your own business? 

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

Class Schedule
From January 15th – June 4th, 2025, every Wednesday school is in session, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

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Elected Officials Meet and Greet at the San Diego Country Club

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Feb03
The South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) recently hosted an important gathering, bringing together our esteemed Board of Directors with the elected leaders representing South County. This event served as a platform to showcase how SCEDC is dedicated to building a stronger community through job creation, improved infrastructure and housing, and forward-thinking workforce development. It was an opportunity to engage both newly elected officials and long-standing public servants in discussions about shaping the region’s future.

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Mayor Aguirre’s State of the City Address

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Jan31
On Thursday, January 30th, The South County EDC was honored to attend Mayor Paloma Aguirre’s State of the City address in Imperial Beach, where she passionately shared her vision for our community. Sewage Crisis Solutions Mayor Aguirre emphasized the importance of addressing the Tijuana River sewage crisis and highlighted the city’s proactive measures to secure funding for improvements. Affordable Housing Initiatives The Mayor shared promising updates on the city’s efforts to provide affordable housing, ensuring

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SCEDC Attends the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Route 910  

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Jan27
On January 23rd, the South County EDC proudly attended the launch of the new overnight Express Bus Route, Route 910! This vital service connects Downtown San Diego to San Ysidro, enhancing transit options for our community. We were honored to be alongside John McCann, Mayor of the City of Chula Vista, in celebrating this important development.  Our Business Outreach Director, Vivian Valenzuela, is showcased in the top left picture, representing South County EDC at the

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South County EDC Attends the Binational Business Forum in Tijuana

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Jan21
On January 16th, the South County EDC was in attendance at the Binational Business Forum T-MEC: Connecting Opportunities Mexico-United States-Canada in Tijuana, Mexico. The event highlighted the importance of joint work between the business chambers of both countries and the role of binational cooperation in fostering investments and future opportunities.  

SCEDC Calendar 

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Board of Directors Meeting

February 4th,  8AM- 9:30AM

Member events

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