Benefits of Investment | $5K$5,000 | $15K$15,000 | $25K$25,000 | $50K$50,000 |
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Learning and networking opportunities through committees and strategic initiatives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Recognition in communications (e.g. “Good News of the Week”), website and an “Investor Spotlight” profile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Analysis, research, and data that help investors understand the industries primed for growth and factors that impact regional economic prosperity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
20 percent discount on contracted projects with EDC’s Research Bureau | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Invitations to inspiring and innovative programs, featuring local and national experts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to exclusive investor briefings, including lunches with elected officials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Connectivity to business, government, and nonprofit leaders on pressing issues we are working together to change | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
10 complimentary tickets to San Diego Regional EDC’s Annual Dinner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Invitations to participate in international trade missions and leadership trips to peer cities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Authoring a blog post on a regional issue, challenge, or opportunity Topic & content to be approved | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Invitations to behind-the-scenes tours of cutting-edge companies and regional assets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Eligible for representation on EDC’s Board of Directors | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Employment impact assessment of investor company’s San Diego-based operations Investor must provide employment numbers and other data. Output is 1-page summary detailing employment impact of SD operations. Up to 90-day turnaround. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Significant recognition as a program partner (i.e. study underwriter, initiative supporter, program panelist, and/or leadership role within a committee or initiative) | ✓ |
Events:
- Inclusive Growth: Report To The Community—2023
- EDC’s Annual Dinner—2023
- San Diego: Life. Changing. Summer Bash—2023
- Thriving Cities Mayoral Trade Mission—2023
- Manufacturing Day—2023
- MetroConnect Grand Prize PitchFest—2023
Interested in becoming an EDC investor?

Lauree Sahba
Chief Operating Officer