South County Economic Development Council
![JimMain](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JimMain.jpg)
Who We Are
The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders, to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region.
Our member cities include Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Diego,
San Diego County, and the Port of San Diego. We also work with our partners in the northern portion of Baja California in the cities of Mexicali, Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito and Ensenada.
What We Do
- Encourage private investment.
- Promote diversified residential and overall business development.
- Publicize the cultural, educational, social, and geographical opportunities
- Serve as an advocate for the area’s public and private interests.
- Promote understanding and nurture bi-national business growth.
![Pond 20 Wetland Rendering SD Regional Chamber Binational Meeting](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pond-20-Wetland-Rendering.jpg)
![9L5A6795 South County EDC](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/9L5A6795.jpg)
Our Mission
To improve and enhance South County’s bi-national economy, image and quality of life and to heighten public awareness of Southern California’s most desirable location to live, work and dream.
Board of Directors
SCEDC Board Officers and Executive Board
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Debbie Espe
Chair
Retina World Congress
![PA](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PA.jpg)
Patricia Alvarez
Past Chair
XEWT Channel 12/Televisa
![Ssp Photo](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ssp-Photo-e1626413193556.jpg)
Sally Preston
Treasurer
Community Member
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Bob Penner
HOMEFED
![SA](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SA-1.jpg)
Scott Andrews
NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL BANK
![DW](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DW.jpg)
David Wick
SD Commercial
![VicBianes](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/VicBianes.jpg)
Vic Bianes
Golden Realty Group
![WillieArmas](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WillieArmas.jpg)
Willie Armas
U.S. Bank
![RY](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RY.jpg)
Richard Yumul
sagetree
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Doug Kerner
Higgs Fletcher & Mack
![Tanelle](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tanelle.jpg)
Tenille Otero
Otay Water District
![Risa Baron](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RB.jpg)
Risa Baron
Republic Services
![GeorgeChing](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GeorgeChing.jpg)
George Ching
PSAR
SCEDC Dignitary Council
![NoraVargas](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NoraVargas.jpg)
Nora Vargas
Supervisor
County of San Diego
![AnnMoore](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AnnMoore.jpg)
Ann Moore
Port Commissioner
Port of San Diego
![CarolinaChavez](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CarolinaChavez.jpg)
Carolina Chavez
Councilmember
City of Chula Vista
![JackFisher](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JackFisher.jpg)
Jack Fisher
Councilmember
City of Imperial Beach
![MarcusBush](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MarcusBush.jpg)
Marcus Bush
COUNCILMEMBER
City of National City
![vivian](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/vivian.jpg)
Vivian Moreno
Councilmember
City of San Diego
![pALOMAa](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pALOMAa.jpg)
Paloma Aguirre
Mayor
City of Imperial Beach
SCEDC Board Members
![TonyMcCune](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TonyMcCune.jpg)
Tony McCune
SCEDC Founding Member
![RobertoAlcantar](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RobertoAlcantar.jpg)
Roberto Alcantar
San Diego Gas & Electric
![AshleyGonzales](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AshleyGonzales.jpg)
Ashley Gonzalez
EDWARD JONES
![ChrisHolder](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ChrisHolder.jpg)
Chris Holder
Colliers
![ClarrisaFalcon](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ClarrisaFalcon-1.jpg)
Clarissa Falcon
Falcon Strategies
![Zaneta](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Zaneta.jpg)
Zaneta Encarnacion
Southwestern College
![LauraWilkinson](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LauraWilkinson.jpg)
Laura Wilkinson
Caligrown
![Lisette-Islas](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Lisette-Islas.jpg)
Lisette Islas
MAAC
![MarcCafferty](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MarcCafferty.jpg)
Mark Cafferty
SDEDC
![RayMajor](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RayMajor.jpg)
Ray Major
SANDAG
![AlbertoVelasqez SCEDC Alberto Velasquez](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AlbertoVelasqez.jpg)
Alberto Velasquez
Cox Communications
![Miguel](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Miguel.jpg)
Miguel Aguirre
Border Fusion Group
![Kenya](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kenya.jpg)
Kenia Zamarripa
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
![PedroAnaya](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PedroAnaya-1.jpg)
Pedro Anaya
7 Mile Casino
![MonicaMontano](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MonicaMontano.jpg)
Monica Montano
Scripps Health
![VirtyMartino](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/VirtyMartino.jpg)
Viry Martino
TURNER CONSTRUCTION
![BetsyB](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BetsyB.jpg)
Betsy Brennan
Downtown San Diego Partnership
![DanielGayton](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DanielGayton.jpg)
Daniel Gaytan
SDCWA
![LauraHumphrey](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LauraHumphrey.jpg)
Laura Muñoz Humphreys
Border View Family YMCA and South Bay
Family YMCA
![DenisePrice](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DenisePrice.jpg)
Denise Price
The Clay Company
![DougPaul](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DougPaul.jpg)
Doug Paul
Rancho Vista Properties
South County EDC TEAM
![JimOCallaghanNew](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JimOCallaghanNew.jpg)
Jim O’Callaghan
PRESIDENT & CEO
SCEDC
![Alejandra](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alejandra-1.jpg)
Alejandra Ruiz
Administrative Associate
![Greg](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Greg.jpg)
Greg Strugach
Marketing Associate
![VivianNEWjpg](https://southcountyedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VivianNEWjpg.jpg)