Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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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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San Diego Regional Chamber Binational Meeting

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Feb25

The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC) is proud to be part of a group of business organizations throughout San Diego County and the state of Baja working together to ensure a committed, united, and consistent effort is put forth ensuring our binational region continues to be positioned as a strong economic center. Thank you to the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce for hosting this group with a focus on formalizing efforts

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

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

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