San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation

Business and Industries

Business thrives in San Diego. 


Quality of Life
Sunshine, the Pacific Ocean, and the mountains, beach and desert all at the doorstep inspires thousands of scientists, engineers and researchers who call San Diego home.

Intellectual Capital
40% of San Diego’s adult population has a bachelor’s degree or higher. And many get to work at world-renowned universities and research institutes such as The Burnham Institute, Salk Institute, Scripps Research Institute, and UCSD.

Innovation
San Diego’s diverse technology economy is the envy of the world. The core industry sectors have become leading centers for biotechnology, communications and software development.

Professional Networks
Strong industry groups such as AeA, BIOCOM, CommNexus, CONNECT, and San Diego Software Industry Council provide excellent networking and collaboration opportunities in San Diego.

Strategic Location
San Diego is part of a larger mega-region adjacent to Mexico and Imperial County and well positioned for access to Asia and other markets. The mega-region’s collective assets provide businesses the opportunity to leverage diverse resources in an increasingly global marketplace.