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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Entertainment Complex Key Deal Points Approved

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Dec16

The Chula Vista City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a Letter of Intent with Chula Vista Entertainment Complex to build film production facilities on the top two floors of City’s Millenia Library building. Chula Vista Entertainment Complex (CVEC) will build extensive entertainment production capacity across 75,000 square feet of space through a multi year lease. The project will include three phases, with an opportunity for CVEC to develop production studios across the street from the library.

South County EDC Collaborates on Chula Vista Bayfront Development

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Dec16

On December 12th, 2024, the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) participated in a key meeting focused on supporting local businesses and job creation as part of the Chula Vista Bayfront project. Joined by Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, the Port of San Diego, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, Gaylord Pacific, the Amara Bay Project, and Sun Communities, our team worked to foster stronger community partnerships and identify ways to streamline processes for local small

Leaders On The Move

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Dec09

Jerry Sanders Announces Retirement The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced President and CEO Jerry Sanders will retire at the end of 2024 after a distinguished 12-year tenure leading the organization. For more information please click here. New President and CEO of San Diego Workforce Partnership The San Diego Workforce Partnership has announced that Rachel Bereza, a proven leader in workforce innovation across the state, will soon be confirmed as its new president and

California Tax Credits

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Nov26

For fiscal year 2024-2025, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit during the following periods: Don’t Miss Out! What is the California Competes Tax Credit? The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California and create quality, full-time jobs in California that might not otherwise be created by the business or any other business. Tax credit