EDC News
South County EDC Collaborates on Chula Vista Bayfront Development
Dec16
On December 12th, 2024, the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) participated in a key meeting focused on supporting local businesses and job creation as part of the Chula Vista Bayfront project. Joined by Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, the Port of San Diego, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Gaylord Pacific, the Amara Bay Project, and Sun Communities, our team worked to foster stronger community partnerships and identify ways to streamline processes for local small
Leaders On The Move
Dec09
Jerry Sanders Announces Retirement The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced President and CEO Jerry Sanders will retire at the end of 2024 after a distinguished 12-year tenure leading the organization. For more information please click here. New President and CEO of San Diego Workforce Partnership The San Diego Workforce Partnership has announced that Rachel Bereza, a proven leader in workforce innovation across the state, will soon be confirmed as its new president and
California Tax Credits
Nov26
For fiscal year 2024-2025, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit during the following periods: Don’t Miss Out! What is the California Competes Tax Credit? The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California and create quality, full-time jobs in California that might not otherwise be created by the business or any other business. Tax credit
New Foreign Trade Zone in Chula Vista dedicated to Yachts
Nov20
Marine Group Boat Works (Chula Vista) has recently been approved to be the first and only Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) in California dedicated to yachts! This is BIG news for the South Bay economy —it allows foreign flagged yachts for sale to dock in Chula Vista & San Diego without owners having to pay hefty import duties and fees unless they secure a U.S. buyer. We all know when superyacht owners keep their vessels in