Monthly Report

Return to Our Impact

JANUARY 2026

As another year begins, I sit with my crystal ball once again to see what we can glean from the data we’ve received this past year and what implications it may have for our region’s economic growth.

The past year told a complex story driven by uncertainty, and in 2026, San Diego stands at an inflection point—one where technological transformation collides with traditional economic challenges in ways we haven’t seen before.

 Stay tuned for a look into Eduardo’s Crystal Ball

 

EDC’s IMPACT IN 2025

149

COMPANIES SUPPORTED

 

$5.1B

FDI SUPPORTED BY WTCSD IN 2025

14

RESEARCH PRODUCTS SUPPORTED AND PUBLISHED

$1.38M

INTERN PAYROLL COVERED VIA ASD

Featured Case Study:

Point Loma Nazarene University creates an affordable pathway for community college STEM talent, with EDC support

With support from EDC, Point Loma Nazarene University launches a STEM scholarship for community college talent.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Year 2025

Rain or shine, Good News of the Week hits your inbox every Friday, offering a fresh dose of positivity as you end your week. We’ve compiled 2025’s top stories in Good News of the Year—and look forward to creating and curating more good news with you in 2026.

Stay Classy, San Diego

EDC’s Annual Report

In our 60th anniversary, we provided free business services for nearly 150 companies, placed 210 paid interns at 110 local companies, grew regional exports through MetroConnect VII, delivered data-driven insights on key sectors and companies, and much more.

see what we did in 2025

Local procurement means big impact: The power of the Anchor Institution Collaborative

EDC’s Anchor Institution Collaborative is proof that when our largest employers work together to invest in and lift the smallest businesses, we can collectively strengthen our local supply chains and build economic resilience.

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Upcoming Events

MetroConnect VIII Kickoff

Feb 4, 2026

Economic Development Committee – Q1 2026

Feb 6, 2026

HR Forum—Q1 2026

Feb 19, 2026

With and through more than 150 investors, we are creating a more inclusive San Diego.

December renewals and new members: