SCEDC Young Entrepreneur 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. The program is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by teaching them valuable skills such as marketing, finance, and leadership. 

The YEA program has been successful in helping young entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality, with many alumni going on to start successful businesses and become leaders in their communities. 

Assistance for Manufacturers

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. 

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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 News

Thank You for Attending the SCEDC Infrastructure Forum 2023

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Nov20
Thank you to all who attended or expressed interest in the the South County EDC Infrastructure Forum held on November 14th, 2023. The Infrastructure Forum is an informative platform that brings together various key players in infrastructure, including, operators, contractors, economic regulators, and professional advisors. This forum provides a constructive space for discussions on ways to promote the development of infrastructure in the south county San Diego region. Thank you from The South County EDC!

SCEDC Infrastructure Forum is Coming! Save the Date

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Oct24
“Save the Date: South County EDC Infrastructure Forum set for November 14th, 2023” Please Visit Our Registration Page: https://pages.services/scedc.southcountyedc.com/event-page-1/infrastructure.html?ts=1697484923690 About the Event The SCEDC Infrastructure Forum is an informative platform that brings together various key players in infrastructure, including , operators, contractors, economic regulators, and professional advisors. This forum provides a constructive space for discussions on ways to promote the development of infrastructure in the south county San Diego region. “As South County experiences rapid

Manufacturing Month Celebrations – October

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Oct12
Each year, Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is held on the first Friday in October NATIONWIDE in order to show students, parents, and the public what modern manufacturing is all about.  South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) celebrates the entire month of October by showcasing interviews of South County manufacturers. Together with our South County Cities, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), the National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, MEP Centers, federal agency partners, and our

Chula Vista breaks ground on $96.4 million UniverCity project

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Sep26
Exciting news for Chula Vista! The city of Chula Vista broke ground Monday on the $96.4 million first phase of UniverCity at Chula Vista, located in the Millenia master-planned community which includes new office space, the first new city library since 1995, and space for the city’s first four-year university. South County EDC was proud to attend the ground-breaking event for the first phase of the project. As an organization dedicated to promoting economic growth

Newsletter

SCEDC

11/22/2023

SCEDC Calendar 

See Whats Coming Up!

Public Policy Committee Meeting

When: December 16th

The South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) Public Policy Meeting will be held on December 16th at 3pm.

Member Calendar

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City of Chula Vista Council Meeting

When: December 5th, 2023

The City of Chula Vista Council Meeting is an important forum for local residents to stay informed and engaged with their local government. Members of the public are encourage to attend and to provide input.

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