Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

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Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Now Enrolling – 2025

Do you dream of starting your own business?

The Young Entrepreneur Academy is an innovative program that provides High School Students with the tools and resources they need to start and run their own businesses.

Class Schedule
From January 15th – June 4th, 2025, every Wednesday school is in session, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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South County EDC is a non-profit business organization that partners with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) to offer support to the manufacturing companies in South San Diego County.

Zero Cost Assistance program

The South County Economic Development Council is offering valuable assistance to local manufacturers by providing access to various resources at no cost. These resources include wage subsidies, workforce development programs, operational assistance, and more.

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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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SCEDC is Binational

The Binational Committee of the South County EDC is focused on the regional influences, communications, and partnerships derived from being on 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.

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Manufacturing Month Celebrations – October

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Oct12

Each year, Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is held on the first Friday in October NATIONWIDE in order to show students, parents, and the public what modern manufacturing is all about. South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) celebrates the entire month of October by showcasing interviews of South County manufacturers. Together with our South County Cities, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), the National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, MEP Centers, federal agency partners, and our

Chula Vista breaks ground on $96.4 million UniverCity project

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Sep26

Exciting news for Chula Vista! The city of Chula Vista broke ground Monday on the $96.4 million first phase of UniverCity at Chula Vista, located in the Millenia master-planned community which includes new office space, the first new city library since 1995, and space for the city’s first four-year university. South County EDC was proud to attend the ground-breaking event for the first phase of the project. As an organization dedicated to promoting economic growth

SCEDC Needs Your Help Regards to Recent Boil Water Advisory

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Aug28

We are seeking your help with regards to the recent boil water advisory issued by the California-American Water Company that began on August 24, 2023. The California-American Water Company issued an E. coli Boil Water Advisory for customers in portions of Imperial Beach, the City of Coronado South of Fiddler’s Cove, certain customers within the City of San Diego neighborhoods of Nestor and Otay Mesa West, and portions of Southwest Chula Vista. The County of

Chula Vista Forum on Tools To Improve California Housing

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Aug25

The South County Economic Development Council was proud to participate in the Chula Vista Forum on Tools to Improve California Housing, hosted by the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, PSAR, and ourselves. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing housing in California. The Event was moderated by Jim O’Callaghan, President and CEO of South County EDC. Also special thank you to our speakers at the event including Senator Steve Padilla and