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Get in the know - October 20th, 2023
Get in the know - October 20th, 2023
This is an Exciting Opportunity for High School Students in South County! YEA! is a groundbreaking program that empowers students to transform their business ideas into reality. Over the course of a year, students in grades 9-12 will learn how to conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to investors, and even launch their very own companies!
We believe that you have incredible potential and the drive to succeed.
That's why we want to hear from YOU! If you or know of someone
who might be interested in joining the YEA! program or know a high
school student who would be a perfect fit, don't hesitate to reach
out to us.
Contact us at
Alejandra@southcountyedc.com
and let us know that you're ready to embark on this incredible
entrepreneurial journey!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to become a confident
entrepreneur. Sign up today!
Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW) announced that it will undertake a multi-million
modernization project at its 15-acre ship-building and repair facility
on San Diego Bay in Chula Vista.
Central to the project will be the addition of a new state-of-the-art
mobile boat lift, which will be the only sideways-crawling travelift
on the West Coast and the largest in the United States.
By: Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office
If you’d like a say on County projects like sidewalks, fire stations, Live Well centers and libraries, here’s your chance.
The County is holding meetings to get your feedback on needed improvements and future facilities.
Each year, the County reviews and revises its forecast of planned and potential capital projects to ensure that they are taking care of aging infrastructure. But it also wants to address any emerging issues or needs.
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Don't miss out on this valuable networking and learning opportunity.
This event will provide a great opportunity to gain insights from Chula
Vista Bayfront Developers and hear a presentation from our event sponsor,
the Port of San Diego.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: SAFE HARBOR SOUTH BAY
640 Marina Parkway, Chula VIsta, CA 91910
Come and discover all the exciting developments happening in our Chula
Vista Bayfront!
The evening will be filled with raffles, great samplings of delicious
food from local restaurants and more!
AC Wood Furniture recently interviewed by South County EDC during Manufacturers Month. Discover their manufacturing expertise and commitment to quality.
Visit Our Manufacturing Month Page
(Sacramento) On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 91
into law to eliminate the barrier of high tuition expenses for low-income
students in the California-Mexican border region.
The law will create a 5-year pilot program that allows students who live
in Mexico and within 45 miles of the California border an exemption
from out-of-state tuition rates.
South County EDC is seeking volunteers for our Business Outreach program,
which involves conducting surveys of businesses in the San Diego area.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who can take a few hours to
help us gather valuable insights from local businesses. As a volunteer,
you will play a crucial role in collecting data that will inform our
strategies and initiatives to support the business community in South
County.
Your participation will be greatly appreciated and will have a meaningful
impact on the development of our region. If you are interested in making
a difference and contributing to the growth of our community, please
fill out the form on the right.
The South County EDC's Business Outreach team extends the invitation
to its board of directors and members to volunteer in our canvassing
efforts. This is a great opportunity to learn more on how we
assist our South County business community.
To sign up please send an email to our Assistant Director, Efrain
Ibarra at efrain@southcountyedc.com.
Do you have a Small Business in need of a loan?
Are you looking to acquire new equipment or
adding employees?
*We won't share your email with third parties.
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