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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San Diego lands $65M in state grants for Otay Mesa border projects

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Dec22

Credit Union Tribune Otay Mesa Projects – Mon, December 21, 2020 – David Garrick Work began in October to pave the last stretch of the SR-11 that will connect to a new port of entry in Otay Mesa. Money will help widen La Media Road to six lanes, build new toll border crossing east of existing Otay port of entry. State officials have awarded $65 million to two Otay Mesa projects expected to boost the

South County EDC At Work For You

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Dec03

The South County Economic Development Council has been working to support our communities and businesses throughout what has been a challenging year. Business continuity and retention has been a major focus of the work we have done this year. Over the past nine months we have partnered with our local cities to get much needed resources in the hands of businesses impacted by COVID-19, performed extensive outreach, and provided access to key community leaders. The

South County EDC Connects Community and Local Officials

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Dec03

Over the past several weeks the South County Economic Development Council has worked to bring you a series of webinars with our local elected officials. This series was designed to replace the Elected Officials Reception traditionally held in October. Today more than ever it is important to ensure our communities and community leaders remain in close communication. We strive to ensure this two-way communication is available to our members so they can hear firsthand and

Economic Summit Goes Virtual

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Aug26

October 2nd will mark an interesting change in program for the South County EDC, as we launch our Virtual Economic Summit. In the past we have been able to bring together 600 of the people who make the community tick at the San Diego Convention Center. This year to ensure everyone’s safety we have moved the program online but not without acquiring the tools to present you with even greater opportunity to interact with leaders