EDC News
Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista Announce Successful Funding of Chula Vista Bayfront, Completion of $275 Million Bond Financing Transaction
Jun10
The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista have successfully secured $275 million in public bond funding for construction on the Chula Vista Bayfront, enabling the flagship Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center project to break ground. Officials from the Port and the City gathered at Bayside Park on June 2, 2022 to announce the close of escrow for the complex bond funding transaction. It has taken decades to make the catalyst
Opportunities Exposed and Connections made at SCEDC Inaugural Binational Forum
Jun02
On June 1, 2022 South County Economic Development Council hosted a Binational Forum at Southwestern College Performing Arts Center. The event hosted a variety of public officials, civic, business and community leaders to discuss hot topics of Binational Economy, Trade, Mobility and Border. In the end many opportunities were unfolded and connections made! Thank you to all our sponsors and people who attended this amazing event! We hope to see you there next year! More
U.S. Bancorp announces $100 billion community benefits plan
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
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