San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation

News and Events
San Diego Regional EDC Applauds Governor Schwarzenegger’s Infrastructure Program
San Diego, CA – January 8, 2008 – Vince Mudd, Chairman of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation’s Infrastructure & Public Policy Committee, praised Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Performance-Based Infrastructure Program, unveiled during today’s State of the State Address.

Bank of America Grants $100,000 to San Diego Regional EDC for Sustainability Project
San Diego, CA – January 15, 2008 – Bank of America grants San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) $100,000 to study and help develop a cleantech industry in the San Diego region. In addition, the grant will help research and promote sustainable practices within the San Diego region’s key industries. Companies with sustainable practices have competitive advantages as the cleantech market continues to grow within the region and nationwide

Chief Market Strategist for Bank of America to Present Economic Outlook for 2008
San Diego, CA - January 20, 2008 - Joseph Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist for Bank of America, will discuss the U.S. and global economic outlook, key investment trends and themes, and key risks in 2008 on January 30 at the Del Mar Marriott from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bank of America and San Diego Regional EDC are cosponsors of this event.

San Diego Regional EDC and Partners Launch Economic Roadmap for the Region
San Diego, CA – January 15, 2008 – Local business, government, and community leaders will meet tomorrow to unveil plans to improve the region’s economy during a lunch program at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine called Partnership for the Global Economy Roadmap Event. 

San Diego Regional EDC Awarded $225,000 for Mega-Region Initiative
San Diego, CA – April 10, 2008 –
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has today awarded San Diego Regional EDC and Imperial Valley EDC a $225,000 grant to develop a mega-region strategy for global competition. The grant is the first of its kind awarded by the Federal Government.

EDC Supports Gov Schwarzenegger’s Push for Higher Algebra Standards in CA Schools
San Diego, CA – July 10, 2008 – The San Diego region competes for workforce talent in an increasingly global market. San Diego Regional EDC supports Governor Schwarzenegger’s push for higher Algebra standards in California schools because our region cannot afford to compromise educational standards on such a fundamental and critical subject as Algebra.