By the numbers
35
delegates join EDC’s Inclusive Growth Leadership Trip
61%
of local jobs are within small business
43%
of small businesses expect to expand workforce (2024 EDC study)
55%
of small businesses face talent acquisition challenges (2024 EDC study)
Featured Case Study:
NOVO Brazil Brewing taps EDC for permitting support for new Mission Valley site
Closely tied to the City of San Diego, EDC quickly connected NOVO to the City’s Economic Development Department and to a direct point of contact to clarify next steps in the permitting process for its new Mission Valley site.