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Candidates Forum 2024

Every Wednesday at 4pm in October 2024

Binational Forum Recap

Held on August 16th, 2024 at South County Lighthouse

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Applications are now open!

Join Us for Election Night

We’re thrilled to invite you to a night of community, conversation, and civic engagement!  

Presented by Seven Mile Casino and co-hosted by an incredible coalition of partners, this non-partisan event will be election central for South County! Let’s come together to watch the numbers roll in and connect with candidates, community leaders, and media partners.

Event Details:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024,
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sammy’s at Seven Mile Casino (285 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA)

Enjoy a hosted bar, appetizers, and fantastic networking opportunities all evening! Whether you stay for the whole event or swing by briefly, your presence will make a difference!  This event is free and open to the public! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with your community—see you there!

Binational Forum 2024

Thank for Attending! 

When: August 16th, 2024
Where: South County Lighthouse

The South County Economic Development Council’s Binational Forum is slated to be one of the premier business gatherings in our binational community. The event aims to bring together civic, business, and community leaders for a day of collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange.

Binational Forum 2024 Held at the South County Lighthouse.

Economic Summit 2024 Recap

Thank you to all who attended this year’s Economic Summit hosted by the South County Economic Development Council, which took place on April 26th at the Balboa Park Club.

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.  

SCEDC Young Entrepreneurs Academy

The Young Entrepreneur Academy is an innovative program that provides young people with the tools and resources they need to start and run their own businesses. 

Business Resources

South County EDC Remembering 911

South County EDC Remembering 911

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...

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Cota Vera Groundbreaking

Cota Vera Groundbreaking

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...

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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.

Grow 

Internationally 

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.

South County Investors

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South County edc News

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Empowerment Conference: Unleashing Confidence & Strength

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Oct07
Unleashing Confidence and Strength Conference Event Title: Unleashing Confidence and Strength Date: October 11, 2024 Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Overview: The National Diversity Coalition is hosting a one-day conference focused on homeownership, financial literacy, and small business empowerment. The event will feature: 20 Booths: Showcasing various products and services. Interactive Sessions: Workshops and expert panels, including a special workshop with

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South County EDC Board of Directors October Recap

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Oct03
Thank You for Attending the Board of Directors Meeting! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us on October 1st. Your participation is vital to our mission and community engagement. A special thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their insights: Claudio Burgin and Jovan Cueva from U.S. Bank Oralia Alvarez from Mission Driven Finance Scott Andrews, President & CEO of Neighborhood National Bank Tom Welch from Neighborhood National Bank Your contributions made the meeting

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Community Leaders meet with Tijuana Mayor-Elect Ismael Burgueno thanks to Chairwoman Nora Vargas.

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Sep27
Community leaders met with Tijuana Mayor-Elect Ismael Burgueno to explore important initiatives for cross-border development, thanks to Chairwoman Nora Vargas. This event served as an excellent platform for fostering collaboration and discussing key initiatives for cross-border development. Given the vital importance of cooperation between our shared communities and economies, it was a valuable opportunity to bring together regional leadership and Tijuana’s newly elected mayor. The discussions highlighted the significance of collaboration between San Diego and Tijuana,

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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

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When: October 1rst, 2024 from 5PM – 6PM

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