Investor Levels and Benefits

By becoming an EDC investor, you are helping shape the region’s future.

With investment from 150 companies, public agencies, and private organizations, EDC is able to provide direct services to help companies grow in San Diego and lead initiatives to enhance the region’s competitiveness. In turn, we provide EDC investors with information, opportunities, access, and support.

Benefits of Investment	$5K$5,000	$10K$10,000	$15K$15,000	$25K$25,000	$50K$50,000
Connectivity to business, civic, and nonprofit leaders in San Diego	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Learning and networking opportunities through quarterly committee meetings around EDC programs, projects, and initiatives	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Recognition in communications (e.g. “Good News of the Week”), website, and social platforms	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to analysis and data to understand industries primed for growth and factors that impact regional economic prosperity	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Discounted rate to EDC’s inspiring and innovative events featuring local and national experts	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Opportunity to spotlight your organization and collaborate on content featured on our website and social media		✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to exclusive investor lunches, receptions, and behind-the-scenes tours		✓	✓	✓	✓
10 complimentary tickets to EDC’s Annual Dinner—in May/June at Petco Park			✓	✓	✓
Invitations to participate in international trade missions, leadership trips to peer metros, and leadership retreats			✓	✓	✓
Eligible for representation on EDC’s Board of Directors				✓	✓
Economic 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)					✓