South County EDC Newsletter Week of May 9th, 2025

2025 Economic Summit
A Collaborative Success

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s South County Economic Summit 2025. Your participation contributed to the event's success!

Thanks to All Our Sponsors, Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators:

This panel featured Mayor John McCann, City of Chula Vista, Mayor John Duncan, City of Coronado, Mayor Paloma Aguirre, City of Imperial Beach and
Mayor Ron Morrison, City of National City.

Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of
Visit California, highlighted the
significant impact that South County's emerging hospitality industry has on the region's brand and economic future.

Consul General Christopher Teal had a discussion with Denice Garcia from the County of San Diego, during which he shared insights on how we can build on our strong foundation to shape a future focused on shared education, workforce development, and infrastructure investment.

This dynamic panel explored how AI transforms key sectors like education,
medical care, and infrastructure.

Featured Panel: Shane Thielman, Scripps Health, Dr. James Frazee, SDSU, Devin Valdez, Rapidscale. Moderating the panel was Clarissa Reyes Falcon of Falcon Strategies

This esteemed panel of experts offered critical insights into the economic landscape of tomorrow. Moderating the panel was Risa Barron of Republic Services.

Scott Andrews
Neighborhood National Bank

Dr. Farhang Mossavar-
Rahmani
National University

Josh Williams
BW Research

Thank You to Our Staff

From Left to right: Michael Cox, Membership and Corporate Sponsorship, Greg Strugach, Marketing Associate, Alicia Orozco, Director or Membership, Jim O' Callaghan, President and CEO of South County EDC, Alejandra Ruiz, Administrative Assistant, Vivian Valenzuela, Business Outreach Director
and Octavio Gutierrez, SCEDC Intern.

Photos of the Event

Cross Border Xpress pledges $100 million for expansion plan to include new hotel in Otay Mesa

Given that pace, both the airport and the binational terminal announced major investments this past week to further expand their facilities over the next five years.

Part of a plan will include an expanded arrivals terminal, a ground transportation center and a hotel. For more on this story please visit The San Diego Union Tribune.

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EPA administrator visits San Diego to address Tijuana River sewage crisis

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin met with San Diego leaders and got a up-close look at the persistent sewage issues plaguing the U.S.-Mexico border, saying the issue needs to be resolved with "extreme urgency."

For more on this story please visit 7 San Diego News.

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People of the Port Career Fair

The Port of San Diego in partnership with the San Diego Working Waterfront, Port tenants, and the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium invite you to explore the many fulfilling opportunities to work on the San Diego Bay waterfront at the People of the Port
Career Fair.

Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Latinos Unidos Networking Event

The South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC), in collaboration with the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and other community partners, invites you to our Latinos Unidos Networking Event on Wednesday, June 26 at Jamul Casino. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect and celebrate unity!

Register today! Spaces are limited!

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