At the start of each year, Forbes recognizes young entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders across business, education, media and more. In the 2017 iteration, San Diego had strong representation across sectors, further solidifying our region as a world-class city where young talent thrives. Introducing San Diego’s 20-something superstars listed in Forbes 2017… Chad Amonn, Cofounder, Inova […]
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What the retail slump means for San Diego
Now that the holidays are behind us, let’s take a look at some of the data. Early indicators point to another strong holiday shopping season in 2016, beating already lofty forecasts for retail sales1. San Diego’s employment grew by 12,100 in November, as retailers staffed up to meet the surge of shoppers2. But a lot […]
Regional Poverty in the San Diego Region
Summary San Diego County ranks 13th in poverty rate among major U.S. metros. Slightly below the national (14.7 percent) and the state rate (15.3 percent), 13.8 percent of San Diego’s total population live below the federal poverty threshold. When compared to nearby metros, San Diego fares better than Riverside, which, at 17.5 percent, has the […]
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Trade’s Prosperous Potential for San Diego
Summary What drives San Diego’s economy? The region’s most concentrated industries. Highly concentrated industries are generally associated with exporting sectors. Compared to both the state of California and the US as a whole, San Diego has a powerful comparative advantage in goods-producing industries tied to the region’s strong innovation economy. READ THE FULL REPORT
Transportation Infrastructure: Evaluating the Economic Impact of TransNet on San Diego’s Economy
Diverse transportation infrastructure strengthens the regional economy and promotes future economic growth. Expansions and enhancements to roads, highways and public transit reduce congestion, decrease travel times and increase business productivity. This 2016 economic impact analysis of TransNet – the voter-approved half-cent sales tax – reveals how investments in transportation have impacted San Diego’s economy. READ […]
Software Development: Driving San Diego’s Tech Ecosystem
Summary Software development is infused throughout the region’s diverse tech and innovation ecosystem – providing the building blocks behind the technology revolutionizing our world today. This 2016 study sought to capture the economic impact of software development across a wide variety of industries critical to San Diego’s growth. READ THE FULL REPORT
Aerospace in Southern Calfornia
A report published together with Los Angeles EDC The aerospace industry was built on the vision and dreams of entrepreneurs and risk-takers who have continually pushed the limits of technological innovation. While the technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace continue to evolve, Southern California’s rich, deep and strong ecosystem of large and small […]
Talent: Where San Diego Stands
Summary Talent is the cornerstone of today’s global economy. It drives corporate location decisions, encourages innovative urban planning and inspired entrepreneurship. In essence, talent is the key to economic growth. If regions – such as San Diego – want to get ahead, they must have the worksforce to compete. This study looks at San Diego’s […]