Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

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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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

What Can We Do For You?

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Aug26

At the heart of everything the South County Economic Development Council does is community. Building a stronger and more resilient economy requires understanding the needs of those here in the community and interested in being part of South County. This knowledge allows us to build fine-tuned programing and attract partners who meet the needs of the businesses and residents who make South San Diego County thrive. Our membership and marketing committees have put together a

Note From Jim O’Callaghan

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Aug26

It is amazing to think it is coming up on five months since first joining the South County Economic Development Council. In that time, it has been challenging and tremendously rewarding to work with our businesses and community partners. There has been no shortage of opportunity to engage even in a time when it is impossible to do business as normal. In fact, it is the lack of normalcy which has presented the most amazing

SCEDC ASSISTING MANUFACTURERS

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Aug26

The South County Economic Development Council is excited to announce our newest partner California Manufacturing Technology Consulting. Over the next nine months we will work together to perform much needed outreach to the manufacturing sector here in South County San Diego. The outreach will focus on assisting manufacturers prevent, prepare, and respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This program is in conjunction with the US Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.