Here’s How We Help
Click on the services below to learn how we’ve helped regional businesses thrive.
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.
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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.
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Advancing San Diego software internship program leads to full-time positions
Welfie benefits from interns, external promotion while expanding to meet COVID-19 needs
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.
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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
Resiliency Technologies, Inc. moves HQ to SD
The Broken Token receives state tax credit, expands in North County
Cubic secures headquarters redevelopment in San Diego
San Diego’s largest fintech company receives $5 million state tax credit
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
Advancing San Diego software internship program leads to full-time positions
The Broken Token receives state tax credit, expands in North County
Welfie benefits from interns, external promotion while expanding to meet COVID-19 needs
Viasat video highlights its local roots to amplify talent attraction efforts
EDC helps Walmart Labs establish talent pipelines and partnerships
Intelligence/Research
EDC’s research bureau produces independent, economic analyses for municipalities, real estate projects, and companies.
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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
Resiliency Technologies, Inc. moves HQ to SD
Advancing San Diego software internship program leads to full-time positions
The Broken Token receives state tax credit, expands in North County
Altitude University partners to expand drone education business
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.
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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.
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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.
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Port secures new business through WTC 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 we can help with?
Rachel Maltz
Manager, Economic Development