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GET IN THE KNOW 9/20/22
GET IN THE KNOW 9/20/22
This digital series will provide you with an opportunity to hear from and have a dialog with those looking to fill important roles throughout the region. Our series will kick off on September 14th and run through October. Sessions will take place on zoom at 4 PM each Wednesday during this period.
The South County Economic Development Council is a non partisan organization and does not support or endorse candidates. This series is designed to foster a conversation about important issues in our communities. Helping connect our communities, residents, and businesses with community leaders is at the very core of what we do.
We hope you will be able to join us for this very important series of discussions.
Local and state lawmakers have announced a $150 million federal grant to
build a third port of entry in San Diego at Otay Mesa East to reduce wait times and improve bi-national commerce.
“I have been proud to support efforts to upgrade transportation infrastructure
around the San Diego County-California border, and I am excited to announce
that $150 million in federal funding has been awarded to the project,”
said Sen. Alex Padilla.
Located in the Otay Ranch community, Avalyn has 480 apartments spread out over eight buildings and looks more like a new city than just another residential project. Spread across 12 acres, Avalyn was designed to look like an urban village with parking hidden from view, a wide central street and retail tucked into bottom floors.
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Five students from Chula Vista and El Cajon schools have been selected from 123 submissions as the winners of Otay Water District’s 2022 Water is Life Student Poster Contest. They were
awarded for their creativity and awareness of the importance of using water wisely every day and in times of drought.
Free Ride Day is taking place Wednesday, October 5. Trolleys, COASTER, SPRINTER, and fixed-route buses will be totally free to ride. Free Ride Day is being held in conjunction with California’s Clean Air Day, where residents across the state of California will take steps to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
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Aerial Video of Construction progress on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center located at the bay front in Chula Vista, CA.
Are You Looking for COVID-19 Funding Assistance for Your Small Business or Nonprofit in the City of Chula Vista?
The City of Chula Vista in partnership with the San Diego Foundation is pleased to provide the Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Fund. The City of Chula Vista, thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan of the Federal Government and local funding from the San Diego Foundation, is pleased to offer grants for City of Chula Vista small businesses and nonprofits.
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Do you have a Small Business in need of a loan?
Are you looking to acquire new equipment or
adding employees?
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) and Grant Program (CCGP) are available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California.
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Get demographic data describing population, income, transportation, education, employment, home value and more.
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We look forward to seeing you at our Members Open House on September 21st at 11:30am - 1PM at the SCEDC Offices.
This event is FREE to attend and a way for members and prospective members to spend time together. With all the amazing happenings in South County our members continue to collaborate and enhance the communities we serve. The South County EDC office is a place for convening thought and communities, so we hope you can stop by. There will be an informal lunch served while you have time to interact with other members.
Where: 780 Bay Blvd #204, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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September 21, 2022
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