Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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Manufacturing Resources

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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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Wyyerd Fiber Launches in Imperial Beach!

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Sep26

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wyyerd Fiber’s new service launch in Imperial Beach. This event marks an enhancement in connectivity and promotes economic growth within our community. Mayor Paloma Aguirre and other community leaders were on hand to welcome Wyyerd Fiber and lauded their commitment to the connectivity of all in the community. This event serves as a highlight of their commitment to enhancing our

Cota Vera Groundbreaking

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Sep20

We appreciate everyone who played a role in the successful groundbreaking of Cota Vera. Special thanks to HomeFed for their commitment to providing homes for hundreds of Chula Vista residents. South County EDC was proud to be part of this significant event. As advocates for low-income families, we understand the critical need for more housing in our community. With 175 affordable apartments in Phase 1 of Cota Vera, we eagerly anticipate the additional affordable units

Cox to deliver multi-gig speeds to all in its Southern California Market

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Sep26

Cox Communications is the first internet provider to deliver multi-gig speeds to all in its Southern California Market SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, September 24, 2024 – Cox Communications announced today it’s the delivering 2-gigabit download speeds to customers everywhere, making the company the first internet service provider (ISP) to deliver multi-gig across the entire Southern California market. Why it matters: Cox’s multi-gig speeds will be delivered through breakthrough enhancements to its existing fiber-powered network, without any digging

South County EDC Remembering 911

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Sep20

On September 11th, 2024 the South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) proudly delivered dinner to Station #8 for the Seven Mile Casino 9/11 First Responder Challenge, honoring our incredible first responders and local heroes. A special thank you to Seven Mile Casino for turning a simple idea into a community-wide effort, partnering with the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and nearly 40 local businesses to provide meals to 13 sites, including fire and police stations