THE EDC Support network
When you work with EDC, your company gets access to more than just a consultant. While much of our company work starts with a simple meeting or introductions, it evolves into a long-term partnership. Many companies go on to participate in programs such as MetroConnect, Div, SD: Life. Changing. ,and Inclusive Growth, and work with us to find strategic partnerships, tax credits, and join us on trade missions.
This is Planck Aerosystems’ story.
How We Help
Economic Incentive Consulting
Strategic Partnerships
Marketing/Visibility
The Broken Token receives state tax credit, expands in North County
After seven successful years in business, Escondido-based The Broken Token was ready to grow. Founder Greg Spence was considering leaving California for a state that offered lower operating costs and more tax incentives. In order to stay in North County, the company needed to find financial support. That's where Innovate78 stepped in.
Talent Pipeline Development
Marketing/Visibility
Regulatory/Permitting Support
BD deemed essential; remains operational amid uprise of COVID-19
Through a connection shepherded by EDC, BD received written clarity that it was an essential business – providing the company with the necessary documentation from the San Jose Mayor and a County Supervisor to assure their workforce could safely and effectively return to work. Through these efforts, EDC was able to lay that groundwork to ensure that there was no disruption in its San Diego operations, as well.
Strategic Partnerships
Marketing/Visibility
Northrop Grumman invests in local talent development; strengthens relationships with underrepresented populations
Inspired by EDC's Inclusive Growth Initiative, Northrop Grumman Corporation launched a new program in collaboration with the community colleges. Underserved students in as early as high school have the opportunity to pursue careers in aerospace and defense through the company's San Diego office.
Inbound Investment Support
Marketing/Visibility
Economic Incentive Consulting
Inbound Investment Support
Strategic Partnerships
Altitude University partners to expand drone education business
While there are big opportunities for drone companies in a variety of commercial applications, the industry remains highly constrained by regulations that are still being developed by the FAA. Startups in this space, like Altitude University, must get creative to find revenue, often having to create new innovative partnerships.
Economic Incentive Consulting
Regulatory/Permitting Support
Expansion Services/Site Selection
Export/Logistics Consulting
Export/Logistics Consulting
Marketing/Visibility
Marketing/Visibility
Market Strategy
Export/Logistics Consulting
WTCSD helps VisionTree open UK office
As the delivery of healthcare turns more and more into data-centered healthcare models, the world’s focus has turned to how data is interpreted, who controls and has access to the data, and how that data is used to improve patient outcomes. Visiontree recognizes this and provides a solution designed to connect patients with their healthcare providers, their data, and empower them to make well-informed healthcare decisions.
Marketing/Visibility
Cloudbeds makes media splash in new HQ
After an initial meeting, Cloudbeds became a WTCSD MetroConnect company, and vocalized its hope for increased brand exposure at home and abroad. EDC stepped in to support the company in making a media splash around its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting and media event in November 2018.
Looking to grow in San Diego? We’re here to help.
Whether you are a small startup looking for a San Diego expansion site, an international business looking to connect with San Diego partners or a larger company looking to understand its economic impact, we can help. Most of our individual company work is done at no cost to the company, thanks to the support of our nearly 200 investors.*
*Extensive individualized economic research is fee-for-service