Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

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SCEDC Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Now Enrolling 2024 – 2025

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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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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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

Growth and Revitalization on the Horizon

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Mar12

As we prepare to spring forward it is with great optimism that we look to the near future as a time of growth and revitalization. For the past year we have all worked diligently to ensure our neighbors, communities, and families have remained safe and healthy. This hard work is starting to pay off with decreasing infection numbers, increasing vaccination opportunities, and slow but steady re-opening of our economy. The road ahead is paved with

AT&T COVID-19 Keeping San Diegans connected

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Mar09

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AT&T is taking new steps to keep our customers in California connected. We understand the financial hardship many Californians are currently facing and we are working with our residential customers and small businesses to reduce disconnections and late fees – and expand access to discount communications services. Our ongoing efforts in California include: Waiving fees for traditional wireline and VoIP services Expanding eligibility and access to discount Internet