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Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

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

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.  

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.

Grow 

Internationally 

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.

South County Investors

Invest in south county

 

— Membership —

South County edc News

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Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs)

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Feb23
Dear San Diego County Residents, Starting on Friday, February 25, 2022, the Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ), Food and Housing Division (FHD) will begin accepting applications for anyone interested in starting their own MEHKO. Join us for our MEHKO kickoff event on February 25, 2022. County Operations Center 5500 Overland Ave. 1st Floor. San Diego, CA 92123 8AM-12PM DEHQ will be joined by the San Diego MEHKO Coalition and FHD will have additional

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Business Grants Available

Get a Microbusiness Grant of up to $2,500

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Feb18
Get Up to $2,500 Grant Are you a Small Business Owner in San Diego County impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic? You May be Eligible to Receive Up To $2,500! Learn More

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U.S. AND MEXICO CONVENE BINATIONAL SUMMIT ON OTAY MESA EAST PORT OF ENTRY

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Feb17
Jim O’Callaghan President and CEO of SCEDC was present to represent businesses throughout South County. This Meeting reinforced thriving partnership between both countries, and the importance of delivering an innovative new border crossing to San Diego-Baja California region by 2024. This week, more than 50 local, state, and federal representatives from the U.S. and Mexico joined regional stakeholders from both countries for a binational summit highlighting the importance of developing the Otay Mesa East-Mesa de

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Donate Blood To Help Save A Life

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Jan21
As a region and nation we continue to struggle with the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. During this most recent spike from the Omicron variant our local hospitals have continued to be majorly impacted. A request we have received is to encourage our business community to provide information to their employees and customers about the dire need for blood donations.  We encourage those with the ability to, please donate blood to help other members of

SCEDC Calendar 

See What’s Coming Up!

Board of Directors Meeting

December 3rd, 2024 at 8AM

Policy and Infrastructure Meeting

November 20th , 2024 at 3PM via Zoom.

Member events

See What’s Coming Up

City of Chula Vista Council Meetings

When: October 1rst, 2024 from 5PM – 6PM

Sun Coast Market Co-Op

Shop Every 3rd Saturday 8am -2pm