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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...

Finding a Location

Mar 18, 2022

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.

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.

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U.S. Bancorp announces $100 billion community benefits plan

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May19

Five-year plan focuses on supporting equitable access to capital for low- and moderate- income communities and communities of color. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) today announced a five-year community benefits plan (CBP), developed in coordination with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC), as part of the planned acquisition of MUFG Union Bank. The CBP continues and expands the important work underway by both organizations to build and support equitable access to

South County EDC Representing San Diego Chamber in Sacramento

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May17

South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) is now in Sacramento representing as a member of the San Diego Regional Chamber delegation to help ensure San Diego’s needs and interests remain at the forefront with our representatives. Lead the charge as the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce heads to Sacramento to bring local, regional and state leaders together to discuss policy priorities that are in the best interest of business and job creation in the San

A Step-by-Step Process to a Water Smart Landscape

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May09

Using water efficiently is a way of life and an important responsibility in San Diego County’s beautiful Mediterranean climate. Water Smart landscaping rethinks the way limited water resources can be used by making smart choices to reduce outdoor water use. But saving water is just one benefit of low-water-use landscaping. Water Smart landscapes are attractive and in balance with the regional environment and climate. They incorporate elements of sustainable landscaping such as healthy, living soils,

SCEDC Hybrid Board of Directors Meeting

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May04

On May 3rd , South County EDC held a Board of Directors Meeting Live and Online at the Imperial Beach Maine Safety Unit. Topics included SCEDC Recovery Loan Program, Binational Forum Update, SCEDC Grant Updates, Economic Development Organization Report, Civic Partners, and Welcoming New members. The hour and a half meeting was also broadcasted on ZOOM for other members who couldn’t be there in person. Thank you to all who attended and see you next