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GET IN THE KNOW 9/20/22

Register for SCEDC Candidates Forum Series
 When: This Wednesday September 21
 at 4PM  Via Zoom

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 SCEDC Candidate Forum Series

The South County EDC invites you to meet candidates looking to
serve our South County communities.

Sessions Dates: Every Wednesday from September - October
When: Every Wednesday at 4PM via Zoom


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.

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Community News and Developments

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Lawmakers Announce $150 Million Grant for New Otay Mesa East Port of Entry

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.

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San Diego County’s biggest new apartment complex, with nearly 500 units, opens in Otay Ranch

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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Otay Water District Poster Contest Winners Illustrate Saving Water During Drought

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.

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Free Ride Day! 

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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Gaylord Pacific Resort Project Construction Video

Aerial Video of Construction progress on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center located at the bay front in Chula Vista, CA.

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South County EDC Now Offers Business Recovery Loans and Grants

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Chula Vista 
Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Fund

Covid funding assisstance from city of chula vista

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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SCEDC Business Recovery Loan 

SCEDc is now offering $10,000 recovery loan

Do you have a Small Business in need of a loan?
 Are you looking to acquire new equipment or
adding employees?

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California Competes Tax Credit and Grant Program 

grow your business With a california grant

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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South County EDC Intelligent Mapping

Get demographic data describing population, income, transportation, education, employment, home value and more.

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You are Invited to our
 Open House! 

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

Please RSVP by clicking the button below.

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SCEDC WHATS COMING UP

BINATIONAL COMMITTEE
MEETING

September 21, 2022
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MEMBER OPEN HOUSE
AT SCEDC OFFICES

September 21, 2022
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lOAN AND fINANCE
cOMMITTEE

September 28, 2022
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