Our Business services
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Regulatory/
Permitting Support 
Talent Pipeline Development
Expansion Services/
Site Selection 
Economic Incentive Consulting
Marketing/
Visibility 
Intelligence/
Research 
Strategic Partnerships
Export/
Logistics Consulting 
Market Strategy
Inbound Investment Support
Regulatory/Permitting Support
EDC serves as an interface between employers and municipalities or public agencies to address regulatory and permitting issues. Our team helps overcome permitting process delays and raises regulatory matters to the appropriate authority to seek quick relief.
Related Case Studies
EDC convened Life Sciences Task Force, spurred creation of City of San Diego permit program
NOVO Brazil Brewing tapped EDC for permitting support for new Mission Valley site
Element Biosciences expands with EDC permitting, tax credit, branding support
Red Door Interactive opens Sherman Heights HQ with permitting, promotional support
Benchmark Labs relocates HQ from SF; taps into San Diego talent pool and cleantech industry
Biocept sets sights on expansion, fueled by COVID-19 testing
BD deemed essential; remains operational amid uprise of COVID-19
San Diego’s largest fintech company receives $5 million state tax credit
Talent Pipeline Development
EDC bridges the gap between talent and employers by expanding recruitment partnerships with local educations institutions and nonprofits, and by equipping businesses with the tools needed to ‘sell’ San Diego to prospective recruits with diverse backgrounds.
Related Case Studies
Solecta leverages EDC programs to strengthen talent pipeline, expand internationally
WTCSD, EDC supported Nano PharmaSolutions in securing $17K in grants, FTE, and global connectivity
EVT leveraged Advancing San Diego to hire intern, expanded its learning platform
Rady Children’s Hospital hires six FTEs following Advancing San Diego internship
American Lithium Energy secures $13.2 million in grant from CA Energy Commission
Left Coast Engineering leverages Advancing San Diego to hire intern, strengthen talent pipeline
Benchmark Labs relocates HQ from SF; taps into San Diego talent pool and cleantech industry
Career Exploration Day opens doors for local students, small companies
Advancing San Diego software internship program leads to full-time positions
Expansion Services/Site Selection
EDC works with businesses, consultants, and brokers to aggregate a list of applicable sites, provide introductions to vetted service providers, and/or respond to detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPS) for campuses or locations.
Related Case Studies
EDC supported NY-based fintech’s expansion into San Diego
Recon-RF expands San Diego R&D operations; sets sights on continued business growth
Economic Incentive Consulting
EDC provides education, recommendations, and application support for various local, state, and federal programs that incentivize business growth or retention. Our team has the knowledge and resources to create customized packages of applicable programs.
Related Case Studies
Export SBDC at WTCSD helps eight companies win $42K in STEP grants
EDC helped Wildcat Discovery Technologies save on energy costs, retain San Diego operations
Access Trax turned $10K into Canada, Australia export growth with MetroConnect
Eight San Diego companies win $35K in grants via Export SBDC
Element Biosciences expands with EDC permitting, tax credit, branding support
American Lithium Energy secures $13.2 million in grant from CA Energy Commission
Science Spark’s pivot to virtual events catalyzed by COVID-19 relief funding
Funki Adventures secures relief funding amid COVID-19 lockdowns
Creative Electron secures tax credit and expands workforce; develops Six Sigma expertise
Recon-RF expands San Diego R&D operations; sets sights on continued business growth
Marketing/Visibility
EDC supports expanding innovation economy and client companies by promoting company growth stories to elected officials, media, and key business contacts, both locally and nationally.
Related Case Studies
Following WTCSD trade mission, SAN launches direct flight to Amsterdam
WTCSD, EDC supported Nano PharmaSolutions in securing $17K in grants, FTE, and global connectivity
EDC, regional partners cut ribbon on new Samsung Semiconductor sales office
EDC, CCOE quantified $4 billion cybersecurity cluster
Element Biosciences expands with EDC permitting, tax credit, branding support
American Lithium Energy secures $13.2 million in grant from CA Energy Commission
Red Door Interactive opens Sherman Heights HQ with permitting, promotional support
EDC newsletter connects local business to $20K in funding
Left Coast Engineering leverages Advancing San Diego to hire intern, strengthen talent pipeline
SIDUS Solutions strengthens brand in Europe, Asia with MetroConnect
Intelligence/Research
EDC’s research bureau provides independent economic analysis to help municipalities, real estate projects, and companies understand San Diego’s landscape compared to peer metros. As part of this service, EDC offers access to the Community Explorer mapping tool, which generates valuable data insights for corporate site selection, providing detailed analysis of specific locations and surrounding communities to support informed decision-making.
Related Case Studies
Following WTCSD trade mission, SAN launches direct flight to Amsterdam
EDC quantified economic impact of San Diego’s ship repair industry
TNO established first North American office in San Diego a year after Trade Mission
EDC, CCOE quantified $4 billion cybersecurity cluster
EDC helped define and quantify San Diego’s $6 billion RNA cluster
County of San Diego expanded supplier base, contracts more local and small businesses
EDC newsletter connects local business to $20K in funding
Cleantech San Diego seeks to quantify industry impact, inform City Climate Action Report
Water Authority seeks to quantify economic impact of water infrastructure investment
Strategic Partnerships
Our team leverages its extensive local network to facilitate strategic business opportunities for client companies and investors.
Related Case Studies
Following WTCSD trade mission, SAN launches direct flight to Amsterdam
EDC and Cascade Energy partnered to help local businesses decarbonize, reduce utility costs
WTCSD, EDC supported Nano PharmaSolutions in securing $17K in grants, FTE, and global connectivity
EDC convened Life Sciences Task Force, spurred creation of City of San Diego permit program
TNO established first North American office in San Diego a year after Trade Mission
UC San Diego Extended Studies and ITJ partnered following WTCSD program
American Lithium Energy secures $13.2 million in grant from CA Energy Commission
Red Door Interactive opens Sherman Heights HQ with permitting, promotional support
Creative Electron secures tax credit and expands workforce; develops Six Sigma expertise
Biocept sets sights on expansion, fueled by COVID-19 testing
Export/Logistics Consulting
World Trade Center San Diego works with vetted logistics providers to get regional products overseas and aligns closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce to advise companies on market compliance and regulations.
Related Case Studies
Solecta leverages EDC programs to strengthen talent pipeline, expand internationally
Following WTCSD trade mission, SAN launches direct flight to Amsterdam
WTCSD, EDC supported Nano PharmaSolutions in securing $17K in grants, FTE, and global connectivity
Access Trax turned $10K into Canada, Australia export growth with MetroConnect
Eight San Diego companies win $35K in grants via Export SBDC
SIDUS Solutions strengthens brand in Europe, Asia with MetroConnect
White Labs reduces Australian customs holds by 84% with MetroConnect
Blue Sky Network turns $5K grant into 36% export increase
EDDY Pump turns $10K grant into $5 million in exports
Dr. Bronner’s leverages MetroConnect to generate $1.8M in purchase value
Market Strategy
World Trade Center San Diego works one-on-one with San Diego businesses interested in expanding to foreign markets by advising on market selection and providing vetted introductions to drive international sales.
Related Case Studies
Inbound Investment Support
World Trade Center San Diego supports foreign businesses looking to invest in vetted San Diego businesses and projects. WTC also provides aftercare support to international companies that acquire San Diego businesses.
Related Case Studies
TNO established first North American office in San Diego a year after Trade Mission
Port secures new business through WTCSD Trade Mission
Turkey-based Elsis Electronics establishes US entity in San Diego
Get in touch
Is your business looking to stay or grow in San Diego? Is there an issue EDC can help with? Contact:
Becca Schulert
Manager, Economic Development