Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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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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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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Mar10

Did you know that by implementing a few tips your business can save on its energy use and costs? From regulating your building’s temperature to cleaning air filters regularly, there are smart ways to lower your energy bills. Here are ten tips that can help reduce your costs without having to sacrifice the comfort of your staff or customers: 1. Lower the temperature. Your business can keep comfortable without cranking up the heat. Adjust your thermostat

SCEDC Unite with the San Diego County Imperial Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Mar07

The South County Economic Development Council is proud to announce our partnership with the San Diego County Imperial Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Throughout the years both of our organizations have worked to enhance the business community of the region. Formalizing a partnership to promote the works and offerings of each organization affords the local communities to benefit from a collaborative approach to delivering services. With our missions and focuses so closely aligned on building community

South County EDC Has Launched a Recovery Loan Program

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Mar04

South County EDC Recovery Loan Program is Here! The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC) is offering a product designed to help local South County businesses as they focus on business recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The SCEDC will be offering a $10,000 loan with a 48 month term, during which the first 12 months will be interest free.These loans are designed to assist businesses in enhancing their operations, adding new equipment, are

CBP Encourages Travelers to Plan Ahead of Holy Week

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Mar04

News Release From U.S. Customs and Border Protection SAN DIEGO- U.S. Customs and Border Protection encourages travelers to plan ahead this coming Spring Break and Holy Week by following traveler tips provided by CBP for ease of travel across the border into the U.S. CBP officials strongly encourage non-immigrant visa passport holders seeking to travel to the U.S. interior to apply and pay for an electronic I-94 online through the CBP One mobile application to