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.
Carrier Johnson + Culture is a global architecture/design and strategy firm. Instead of building spaces from the ground up, they design from the inside out. carrierjohnson.com
San Diego is a vibrant business accelerator, attracting the best and brightest to its shores. We will always be a world-class vacation destination, but we are also a world-class business hub.
Vincent Mudd
Principal Managing Partner
Carrier Johnson + Culture
Collaboration has been the hallmark of the San Diego business community and that should continue, as it helps us compete effectively against other regions.
Kurt Chilcott
President & CEO
CDC Small Business Finance
The Clay Company is a full service Government and Community Relations firm. Originally founded in 1986 as Carpi & Clay, The Clay Company expertise includes Lobbying, Land Entitlement, Public-Private Partnerships, Health and Human Services, Community Outreach and Engagement, Crisis Strategy, and Litigation Support. theclayco.com
Our hometown is more than just the weather. We have a thriving economy – an educated, diverse, innovative talent force in a bi-national region of nearly six million people.
Stephanie Saathoff & Maddy Kilkenny
President and
VP of Government Relations
The Clay Company
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
Park President
SeaWorld San Diego
Aquatica Chula Vista
For 25 years, there has been great synergy between the University and our region. We have literally grown up together, coming of age as we have helped create, and were fed and nurtured by, regional businesses, organizations, schools, neighborhoods and cities.
Dr. Karen Haynes
President,
Cal State San Marcos
Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, they make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. Uber.com
Uber is a technology company at the intersection of lifestyle and logistics, and that’s definitely the case in San Diego. San Diego’s quality of life attracts ambitious, dynamic and tech-savvy people from across the country and the world.
Christopher Ballard
General Manager, San Diego
Uber
Gafcon is a project management firm behind some of San Diego's most iconic locations, including Petco Park. With more than 100 employees in Southern California, the firm aspires to build vibrant communities. Gafcon.com
One of the great things about San Diego is that it’s small enough to build relationships, yet large enough for opportunity. San Diego businesses are also very supportive of the community at large.
Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen
CEO
Gafcon
There is an amazing camaraderie, warmth and authenticity about San Diego...There is no other city I’d rather work, play and live in because of our inclusive community spirit.
DeLinda Forsythe
President
ICE
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
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
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