138,000 the number of people working for San Diego's Innovation Economy. Learn More.
328,000 SD defense economy—including uniformed military, civilian employees of DOD, and private defense companies. Learn more.
50% San Diego's local commerce accounts for 50% of the regional economy. Learn more.
San Diego is home to more than 80 academic and applied research institutions Learn More.
WD-40 Company is a global consumer products company dedicated to delivering unique, high-value and easy-to-use solutions for a wide variety of maintenance needs of "doer" and "on-the-job" users. The company markets products in 187 countries under the WD-40®, 3-IN-ONE® and BLUE WORKS®, X-14®, 2000 Flushes®, Carpet Fresh®, No Vac®, Spot Shot®, 1001®, Lava® and Solvol® brand names. wd40.com
San Diego’s where WD-40® Multi-Use Product got its start in the aerospace industry 60 years ago. It’s a good city to be in if you’re an international business as I can be on a call with London in the morning and with Shanghai in the afternoon. We like to say ‘the sun never sets on WD-40 Company.’
Garry Ridge
President & CEO
WD-40 Company
Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and is Japan's first carrier to operate scheduled flights overseas. In North America, JAL operates nonstop flights to Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. In Dec. 2012, it added San Diego to its roster
As California's second largest city, San Diego is home to thriving international trade, tourism and defense sectors. It also has many research centers, higher educational institutions and business development opportunities that translate into substantial flight demand.
Tetsuya Fujii
Regional Manager, San Diego,
Japan Airlines
Education is such a driver for our region’s competitiveness and it’s been exciting to collaborate with a number of companies as they redefine workplace education.
Dr. Michael Cunningham
President and Chancellor
National University System
We’ve handled 15 IPOs in the last two years which illustrates the dynamic business atmosphere here in San Diego. It’s a continuous cycle. As soon as one ship launches, there’s always a new fleet of innovative companies ready to pull into port.
Trindl Reeves
Principal & CSO
Barney & Barney
a Marsh & McLennan Agency
LLC Company
San Diego is an extremely vibrant, highly educated and entrepreneurial community. Our dynamic and innovative campuses, complemented by the climate, allow our tenants to recruit and retain top talent.
Dan Ryan
Executive Vice President
Regional Market Director &
Strategic Operations
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Manpower is a world leader in employment services, creating and delivering services that enable job seekers and employers to win in the changing world of work.
Manpower is excited about the potential for growth - not only throughout the soon to be eight states in which the company operate franchises, but also about San Diego’s continued potential as a global economic hub.
Phil Blair
Executive Officer
Manpower-West
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature and enable its customers to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world we share. seaworldparks.com
SeaWorld has the good fortune of being located on beautiful Mission Bay. This awe inspiring location, expansive waterfront and adjacent coastal areas allow the park’s habitats and educational programs to impact the local community.
John Reilly
Former Park President
SeaWorld San Diego
Aquatica Chula Vista
It is the accessible and collaborative character of our region that provides an unparalleled advantage to our students and compels PLNU to remain invested in San Diego.
Dr. Bob Brower
President
Point Loma Nazarene University
The economy is diverse and provides a stable base for entrepreneurs to grow their companies and have the confidence that things will be good in the future.
Dino D'Auria
Executive VP & CBO
Silvergate Bank
Navy Region Southwest (NRSW) provides base operating support functions for operating forces throughout the largest fleet concentration area in the United States. As the Naval shore installation management headquarters for the Southwest (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico) serving the fleet, fighter and family, NRSW covers approximately 1.5 million acres, including 67% of the nation’s military training airspace.
The business community works with local government to find synergies that benefit all San Diegans. Everywhere I go I meet incredible people who are focused on making this City the place to do business.
Rear Admiral Dixon Smith
Former Commander
Navy Region Southwest
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