Candidates Forum 2024

Every Wednesday at 4pm in October 2024

Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

Manufacturing Resources

SCEDC Loans Available

Register for Upcoming Session 5

When: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at 4PM via ZOOM.

Candidate forum 2024

We are excited to announce the return of our popular South County EDC Candidates Forum web series, where businesses and community leaders will have a unique opportunity to hear from and interact with those seeking to represent our communities through elected office.

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Binational Forum 2024

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When: August 16th, 2024
Where: South County Lighthouse

The South County Economic Development Council’s Binational Forum is slated to be one of the premier business gatherings in our binational community. The event aims to bring together civic, business, and community leaders for a day of collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange.

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Binational Forum 2024 Held at the South County Lighthouse.

Economic Summit 2024 Recap

Thank you to all who attended this year’s Economic Summit hosted by the South County Economic Development Council, which took place on April 26th at the Balboa Park Club.

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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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SCEDC Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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

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Business Resources

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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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California Competes Tax Credit

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Mar10

Up to $85 million in tax credits from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Is your business growing in the state of California or at risk of moving out of state? The Governor’s office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BiZ) has 85 million dollars in Tax Credits available. The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow

South County EDC Board of Directors Meeting Hosted by PSAR

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Feb07

On Feb 7th, 2023 South County EDC held a Board of Directors meeting hosted by PSAR (Pacific Southwest Association of Relators). There was lots on the agenda which included the upcoming Economic Summit 2023, Annual Award Nominations, welcoming new members, new business outreach schedule and SCEDC Committee updates. SCEDC Members also got to hear a presentation from Steve Lockett the Deputy Director of Economic Development and Prosperity of the County of San Diego. Soon after

Imperial Beach Pier Gets a Makeover

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Feb06

The Imperial Beach Pier is being spruced up in a $2 million project that builds on improvements made to the pier last year in a joint venture by the Port of San Diego and the City of Imperial Beach. Still in the planning stages are additional improvements, all of which are meant to upgrade the 1,491-foot the pier as a tourist attraction, said Dan Malcolm, chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners“ It does make

Wyyerd Fiber Launches Service in Chula Vista and National City

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Jan31

Wyyerd Fiber, a fiber-to-the-premise Internet Services Provider (ISP), has launched service in two anchor communities, Chula Vista and National City. Wyyerd offers a full suite of services for residences, businesses, enterprises, carriers, and non-profit partners including government and education entities. The opening of its new regional headquarters in National City has created jobs for over 100 San Diego residents in fields including construction, customer service, sales and management. Jim O’Callaghan President and CEO of South County