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Anchor institutions, such as universities and hospitals—as well as utilities, local government, and even sports teams—are physically bound to the region. Anchors create shared value while advancing the economic conditions of the communities in which they operate; their impact of anchors goes beyond their role as service-providers and employers. Anchors can drive inclusive economic growth as purchasers, real estate developers, and community infrastructure builders.

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increase in local procurement could mean thousands of jobs in SD

EDC Research Bureau

Study release: One percent shift in procurement could mean thousands of jobs for San Diegans

San Diego anchors represent eight of the region’s 10 largest employers—providing more than 72,000 jobs.

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

In 2024, seven regional anchors surveyed spent a combined $763 million with local diverse suppliers and $245 million with regional small businesses.

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EDC’s Anchor Institution Collaborative is a group of San Diego anchor institutions and large buyers focused on maximizing regional economic impact through procurement, capital investment, and neighborhood infrastructure improvement.

Our members:

Curious how your company can get involved?

To join the Anchor Institution Collaborative get in touch with EDC today:

Lindsey Silvia

Sr. Manager, Economic Development

Featured Case Study:

County of San Diego expanded supplier base, contracts more local and small businesses

EDC worked with the County’s purchasing and contracting department to help identify an expanded supplier base for its most sought after goods and services.