South County EDC Newsletter
Get in the Know - March 7th, 2025
 
 
 
 
South County EDC Board of Directors Recap
 
Thank you to everyone who attended the South County EDC Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Your participation is crucial for our community's development.
Download the past agenda here.  

Special thanks to our speakers: Dr. Eric Washington, CFO of San Diego Community Power, who discussed how Community Power serves you by providing sustainable energy solutions. Risa Baron, Municipal Manager at Republic Services, and Jesus Torres, General Manager at Republic Services, who presented on the Otay Sustainability Park, emphasizing its importance for our community's environmental future. 

To see the video of the Polymer Center click here. 

A special recognition goes to PSAR (Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors)
for sponsoring this event.
 
 
 
 
 
South County EDC Economic Summit 2025
 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
 
Join us at the South County Economic Summit on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at the Liberty Station Conference Center for an inspiring day of collaboration and networking.

The South County Economic Summit is back with the theme "The Future is Now," highlighting the remarkable progress made in South County and looking forward to a promising future.

* Engage with Visionaries
* Explore Opportunities
* Build the Future

 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 
Gain visibility among key stakeholders and network with influential leaders.
Become a sponsor today! 

"Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of South County’s next great chapter."
 
 
 
 
 
Nominate Your Favorite South County Business!
 

It's time to make your voice heard! Your vote is crucial in deciding the best award winners!

Please take a moment to cast your vote for the most deserving companies and individuals who are making a significant impact in our communities.

Your participation is key in recognizing their hard work and dedication.

Awards will be presented at the South County EDC Economic Summit on Tuesday, April 29th.

 
 
 
 
 
 

District 1 Candidate Forum 
Join South County EDC for the District 1 Candidate Forum. Mark your calendars for the forum on March 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chula Vista Public Library Civic Center Branch Auditorium. This forum is an invaluable opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for District 1 and their positions on critical issues impacting South County.

The featured candidates are:
* Paloma Aguirre
* Carolina Chavez
* Vivian Moreno
* Elizabeth Efird
* Louis Fuentes

Don't miss this chance to engage with the candidates and make an informed decision for your community.
 
 
 

 Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista hiring hundreds for 2025 opening
 
 
 
 
A hiring event happening over two weekends in March will be helping to fill hundreds of jobs at the new Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista. There are 800 positions that need to be filled ahead of the grand opening of the new resort in the spring/summer of 2025.

Dates & Times:
March 7- 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March 14 - 16, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location: Southwestern College, Learning Resource Center and Library
 
 
 
 

Stay connected with the City of San Diego!   
The City of San Diego has a "Connect" section on its website that allows residents and interested parties to sign up for news updates and newsletters. This is a great way for people to stay informed about the city's activities, events, and initiatives.
 
 
 
 
SCEDC Census Data
 
We are excited to share our Census Data Page,
a valuable resource designed to provide our members with essential insights into
South County, San Diego.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCEDC Recovery Loan
 
Do you have a Small Business in need of a loan? Are you looking to acquire new equipment or adding employees? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What's Coming Up
 
 
 

Policy and Infrastructure
Commitee
 
March 19th
3PM - 4PM
 
 
 

Board of Directors
Meeting
 
April 1st 
8AM - 9:30AM
 
 

South County EDC
Economic Summit 
 
April 29th
10AM - 3PM
 
 
 
South County Economic Development Council
(SCEDC) Copyright 2025 
 
 
 

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