Workforce & EDUCATION FORUM 2025
Save the Date: November 21st, 2025
The South County Economic Development Council’s Workforce & Education Forum is designed to bring together business leaders, educators, employees, policymakers, and community stakeholders for a day of collaboration, networking, and solution-building.
Infrastructure Forum 2025
Thank You for Joining Us!
Thank you all for attending the South County Economic Development Council’s Infrastructure Forum on August 15th at the South County Lighthouse. Your presence and contributions made the event a success.
Business Resources
Incentives
Finding Talent
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.
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 the international border, and a 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 make the vision of tomorrow’s community a reality today.
South County Communities
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Internationally
SCEDC is Binational
The Binational Committee of the South County EDC is focused on the regional influences, communications, and partnerships derived from being 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
South County edc News
Assemblymember Alvarez Celebrates Historic Agreement Between UCSD and SWC
Today, September 26th, 2025, Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) joined local officials and leaders from the University of California San Diego and Southwestern College to celebrate the signing of a
South County Economic Development Council Represents Region in Sacramento
Last week, the South County EDC — represented by Past Chair Debbie Espe and President & CEO Jim O’Callaghan — joined the San Diego Tourism Authority, Visit Carlsbad, and Visit
National City Job Fair
Polish Your Resume & Get Ready for National City’s Job Fair Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 10 am – 1 pm | Southwestern College The National City Chamber of Commerce,
Progress Timeline on the Tijuana River Pollution
Transboundary flows from Mexico have historically posed challenges to water quality, public health, and the environment in the San Diego border region. Today, dedicated efforts on both sides of the
White Paper Study
Impacts of the Automotive Industry in South County
As the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) prepares to launch a series of targeted initiatives aimed at strengthening the workforce and operational infrastructure within the automotive industry, it is a timely moment to reflect on the sector’s deep and...
Southwestern Community College District Profile
The California Community College (CCC) system consists of 73 districts, including six in the San Diego & Imperial region: Grossmont-Cuyamaca, Imperial, Palomar, MiraCosta, San Diego, and Southwestern.1 The San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence (COE)...
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