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Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

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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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SCEDC Candidates Forum Web Series 2024

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Sep09

We are excited to announce the return of our popular Candidates Forum web series, where businesses and community leaders will have a unique opportunity to hear from and interact with those seeking to represent our communities through elected office. Each week, we will feature up to four candidates on the ballot this November, giving you the chance to share your perspectives on business and job creation with those campaigning. The series will kick off in late

Thank You for Making the Binational Forum 2024 a Success!

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Aug19

A letter from our CEO Dear Attendees, We would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who attended and participated in the South County Economic Development Council’s Binational Forum last Friday, August 16th, at the National City South County Lighthouse of the San Diego Rescue Mission. Your presence and engagement were instrumental in making this event a resounding success. Our region is uniquely positioned as a dynamic and interconnected community, sharing cultures, economies, and a

Save the Date: August 16th – SCEDC Binational Forum 2024

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Jul16

We are excited to announce that the South County EDC has confirmed the date for the upcoming Binational Forum 2024. The event will be held on August 16th, 2024 at the South County Lighthouse. The SCEDC Binational Forum is an important annual event that brings together business leaders, policymakers, and community members from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to discuss issues of mutual interest and explore opportunities for collaboration. We encourage all of our members to

Groundbreaking at Brown Field Airport

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Jun12

The City of San Diego is embarking on a major redevelopment project at the Brown Field Municipal Airport, which officials say will be the largest general aviation airport redevelopment on the West Coast. On Monday June 10th, Mayor Todd Gloria joined city officials and representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration to officially break ground on the project. The centerpiece of the redevelopment is the addition of a new fixed-base operator (FBO) at the airport, which will