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february 2025

A new year brings new opportunities—and potential wildcards—for San Diego’s economy. As tariff threats loom and the country teeters on the brink of an all-out trade war, we all wonder what it means for our binational region, the future of the popular USMCA, and the hundreds of thousands of jobs tied to global commerce in San Diego…

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by the numbers

75+

HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS ATTEND TALENT PIPELINE LUNCHEON

 

15K

UNIQUE JOB POSTINGS FOR REGISTERED NURSES IN 11 MONTHS

200K+

employees in san diego’s healthcare industry

$23.8B

TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN 2023

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Healthy economy, healthy communities: Strengthening regional healthcare talent pipelines

With a growing gap between healthcare workforce demand and program completions, EDC’s Advancing San Diego initiative convened 75+ industry leaders, educators, nonprofits, and advocates to tackle challenges, explore opportunities, and strengthen regional healthcare talent pipelines.

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Inclusive Growth Spotlight: San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

With five years until the 2030 Inclusive Growth target, EDC spotlights regional employers driving impact. This month: the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and its efforts to grow local small business jobs—a key pillar of inclusive economic growth.

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A note from Eduardo: Looking into the 2025 crystal ball

The map is not the terrain, says EDC’s Sr. Director of Research and Economic Development Eduardo Velasquez. As EDC looks ahead, major disruptions could reshape San Diego’s economic future.

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