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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.

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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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Chula Vista Bayfront Construction Update: Road Closures and Bayside Park Access Notice

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Aug11

As part of the Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment, construction crews are preparing to build and install new public roads and infrastructure in support of the future Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center now under construction. This work impacts access to Bayside Park, some bayfront businesses, and the Bayshore Bikeway. Starting on or shortly after Monday, August 22, 2022, G Street between Marina Parkway and Bayside Park will be temporarily closed and Quay Avenue south of

Energy Discounts with SDGE (EDR) Economic Development Rate

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Aug10

From our Partner San Diego Gas and Electric, We are committed to empowering your business To show our support, we’ve developed an energy discount through our Economic Development Rate (EDR). This discount offers eligible businesses a greater opportunity to attract, retain or expand your company operations within our service territory instead of out of state. Whether your business is outside of California and looking for a new location, or even if you’re facing financial hardship,

Chula Vista, Port Break Ground on $1.3 Billion Bayfront Resort and Convention Center

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Jul29

Chula Vista took the next step toward its ambitious Bayfront plans, as city and Port of San Diego leaders Wednesday broke ground on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center — the centerpiece of the development. This will be Gaylord Hotels’ first West Coast location. City and port leaders hope the convention center will spur other development on the 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront. “The Chula Vista Bayfront is the defining project of a generation for the South Bay. We

SCEDC Celebrates Chair Transition at Kimball Coastal Eatery

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Jul14

On July 12, 2022, South County EDC celebrated the successful transition of our Board Chair from one fiscal year to the next. Throughout the last 12 months Willie Armas with US Bank has served as the Chair of the Board for the SCEDC. We want to thank Willie for his tireless dedication to the organization, communities we serve, and the overall health and wellness of our business community. It is with great pleasure we also