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Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

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SCEDC Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Now Enrolling 2024 – 2025

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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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California and Mexico Sign Historic Toll Revenue Sharing Agreement for Otay Mesa East Port of Entry

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Oct26

CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO SIGN HISTORIC TOLL REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT FOR OTAY MESA EAST PORT OF ENTRY SANDAG and Caltrans District 11 joined U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar, Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis, U.S. and Mexican dignitaries, and business leaders today to celebrate a “California Day” reception in Mexico City where SANDAG, along with the state of California, signed a binational Toll Revenue Sharing Agreement with Mexico. The agreement is a legally binding document that will

San Diego Regional Chamber on their delegation to Mexico

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Oct25

The South County EDC is proud to join the San Diego Regional Chamber on their delegation to Mexico. Thank you to our Chair of the Board Patricia Alvarez for representing on behalf of the SCEDC. Nearly 100 business, community, and government leaders from San Diego and Baja California are in Mexico City this week to champion U.S.-Mexico relations and advance issues critical to the success of the binational business community. After a two-year pause due to

San Diego County Water Authority begins Shut Down Season

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Oct24

A message from our partner San Diego County Water Authority: Good afternoon, San Diego County leaders. This time of year, everyone gets ready for the changing seasons – and the Water Authority is no exception. We started our annual “shutdown season” this week. That means for the next six months, sections of our large-scale aqueducts will be taken offline for maintenance to ensure a safe and reliable water supply. The behind-the-scenes effort that goes into

San Diego International Airport Achieves Highest Rating by Carbon Accreditation Program

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Oct12

San Diego International Airport (SAN) has achieved the highest level of certification under the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program – Level 4+ ‘Transition.’ The airport achieved this certification through a series of programs that have increased the use of carbon-free electricity and all-electric vehicles, facilitated carbon-emission reductions by airline and rideshare partners, and enabled carbon-offset purchases by our passengers, among other efforts. Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification program