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.
Innovative high-tech and life science companies have found a home in San Diego, and world-class research universities and exciting startup businesses continue to shape our economic landscape.
Ignacio De La Torre
Our region is truly different from other tourist destinations. San Diego has a soul, a heart. The lifestyle, the weather; the fact is that San Diegans are happy—that’s one thing visitors notice immediately.
David Cherashore
Executive Board Member
Evans Hotels
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
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
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
The YMCA of San Diego County is the second largest Y in the nation serving hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents and employing more than 4,500 people. With 20 membership facilities, three overnight camps and multiple locations focused on childcare and youth and family services, the Y serves families at every step of their journey. Ymca.org
San Diego attracts the best and brightest minds. We are able to keep great leaders because of all the attributes of the region.
Baron Herdelin-Doherty
President & CEO
YMCA of San Diego County
The San Diego County Water Authority is a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water from the Colorado River and Northern California. The Water Authority works through its 24 member agencies to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region. SDCWA.org
Over the past two decades, the Water Authority – in partnership with the community – has diversified the region’s water supply sources. We no longer rely on a single supplier for 95 percent of our water, a strategy that is helping reduce the impact of the current statewide drought on our community.
Mark Weston
Chair, Board of Directors
San Diego County Water Authority
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
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
We are fortunate to have a thriving talent pool, unique economic differentiators, and an unmatched quality of life...It truly is a great time to be in San Diego.
Seth Stein
President, Workforce Recruitment
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