Message from the Committee Chair
"The Economic Development Committee serves as a liaison to the community and a catalyst for developing new enterprise in San Diego North. I am honored to chair this committee and invite any prospective committee member to sit in on one of our meetings and see how they can get involved. No matter the industry, Economic Development is a necessity and all input is welcomed."
-Kenji Funahashi, Committee Chair
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(all scheduled committee meetings) |
About the Committee
The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable business climate in San Diego North. Through the Economic Development Committee, the Chamber is able to stay at the forefront of business development in the region.
The goal of the Economic Development Committee is to attract business of all sizes to San Diego North to maintain a progressive and innovative business climate. Support of small businesses, fortune 500 corporations, and every level in between makes the Economic Development Committee and the San Diego North Chamber a viable resource to business already in the area and business looking of coming to the area.
Three main areas of focus:
- Business Development - To identify and promote policies and programs that allow companies to invest in the region either through retention or expansion
- Workforce Development – Provide a regional workforce that is capable and competent through collaboration with business and education.
- Infrastructure – Develop and implement strategies to ensure regional capacity in six business critical categories: water, housing, energy, transportation, economic competitiveness and environmental stewardship.
To learn more about how to become involved with the Economic Development Committee contact the Chamber.
Below you will find a list of economic incentives provided to businesses in North County
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City of Vista
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City of Escondido
City of San Marcos No incentives reported
City of Poway No incentives reported |
City of San Diego
* - Federal programs offered by the city of San Diego ** - State programs offered by the city of San Diego |
Economic Development Committee Members
Philip Bell | |
Sterling McHale | |
Michael Scogin | |