SCEDC Services

Mission:The South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC), a non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders.

SCEDC objectives/goals within the South San Diego County region include:

• Encourage private investment;
• Promote diversified residential and overall business development;
• Publicize the cultural, educational, social, and geographical opportunities of the area;
• serve as an advocate for the area's public and private interests.

Services:As part of its efforts to advance Economic Development in the South County region, South County Economic Development Ccouncil organizes seminars and bus tours, advertises in targeted publications, participates in trade shows, does business follow-ups, as well as other economic enhancement activities on a continuing basis.

South County EDC distributes several newsletters and publications to residents and business owners in the South San Diego region (as well as to selected entities from outside the region) on a bi-monthly basis. South County EDC organizes an Economic Summit on an annual basis. This event gathers national, State, and local leaders from the United States, Mexico, and Canada to discuss and explore the needs of the region as the next century approaches.

South County EDC activities include:

• Project Management
• Technical Assistance
• Assist with workforce development, technology transfer, supplier linkages, and permit processing
• Financial Assistance/Incentives
• Loans, matching grants, seed capital, tax credits, infrastructure
• Marketing
   Advertising, special events, tradeshows, promotional materials, public relations