Candidates Forum 2024

September – Octorber 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

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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Clarissa Falcon Appointed to the California Transportation Commission

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Sep08

September 7, 2021 SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Clarissa Falcon to the California Transportation Commission during its meeting today. “With over 25 years of experience, Clarissa Falcon is a well-respected and collaborative community relations expert and problem solver,” Pro Tem Atkins said. “Clarissa will help ensure that as our state continues to grow, our transportation infrastructure and policies will serve and improve the

Chula Vista Board and Commission Vacancies

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Sep07

Chula Vista Boards and Commissions Boards and commissions are important in that they enable citizens to participate in the City of Chula Vista’s government processes. Their activities help shape and influence public policy, because they lend a more diverse viewpoint for the City Council to consider. You are encouraged to apply for boards and commissions, even if no current vacancy exists. Applications are kept on file for consideration for one year from the date received.

Chula Vista Police Drone as First Responder Program Expands Citywide

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Mar30

A press conference has been scheduled to discuss the nationally recognized Chula Vista Police Drone as First Responder (DFR) program’s new FAA approval to be the first police agency in the nation to launch drones from anywhere within city limits to respond to 911 calls and emergencies. The approval expands DFR from approximately 33% coverage of the city to 100% coverage providing airborne support to public safety operations in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner.

Announcing New Forum Series

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Mar12

For more than thirty years the South County EDC has been bringing our communities together to discuss key issues of focus for the region through our Economic Summit. To enhance the amazing insights on focused programs having come from the Summit we are launching a forum series. Over the coming year we will host three forums in the areas of Real Estate, Workforce, and the Binational Region. The forums will each take an in depth