Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

Manufacturing Resources

Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

SCEDC Loans Available

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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South County EDC Remembering 911

On September 11th, 2024 the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) proudly delivered dinner to Station #8 for the Seven Mile Casino 9/11 First Responder Challenge, honoring our incredible first responders and local heroes. A special thank you to Seven Mile...

Cota Vera Groundbreaking

We appreciate everyone who played a role in the successful groundbreaking of Cota Vera. Special thanks to HomeFed for their commitment to providing homes for hundreds of Chula Vista residents. South County EDC was proud to be part of this significant event. As...

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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Leaders On The Move

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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

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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

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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

San Diego International Airport Service to Amsterdam!

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Nov18

The San Diego International Airport (SAN) welcomes KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) as its seventh international airline to offer service from San Diego. Beginning May 8, 2025, the airline will offer three weekly flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, Netherlands. “We are very pleased to have KLM join as the 19th carrier at SAN,” said Kimberly Becker, CEO and President, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “This summer, European travel is up over 30 percent