Monthly Report

November 2024

EDC’s new report, “Manufacturing in San Diego: Local Impact, Global Reach,” spotlights the Manufacturing sector’s $47 billion impact on the regional economy. The report quantifies the economic impact of the region’s Manufacturing sector including the firms, innovation clusters, and talent supporting more than 121,000 jobs, a third of which are in small businesses.

Released during Manufacturing Month, this report, along with a series of blogs, celebrates San Diego’s manufacturing excellence—from talent to cross-border expansion, and more—and its vital role in our innovation ecosystem.

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by the numbers

$47B

Economic Impact of the manufacturing sector

121K

Jobs supported by manufacturing

34%

of manufacturing employment is in innovation industries

1/3

of manufacturing jobs are in small businesses

Featured Case Study:

EDC supported City of San Diego’s Development Services Dept. in strengthening internal talent pipeline

EDC partnered with San Diego Mesa College to help the City of San Diego’s Development Services Department address staffing shortages by creating a talent pipeline, boosting retention, and ensuring timely permit processing.

Building a bright future: The faces of San Diego Manufacturing

Meet inspiring professionals making an impact in San Diego’s Manufacturing sector, featuring jobs in tech, life sciences, and consumer goods.

Meet the faces of San Diego Manufacturing

Harnessing the power of cross-border manufacturing in San Diego

As a binational region, San Diego is positioned for cross-border partnerships and growth in Baja California. Many San Diego companies have successfully expanded to Tijuana and surrounding cities for access to the region’s booming talent and high-quality manufacturing capabilities.

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Op-ed: Employers can bolster the local talent pipeline. Here’s how

In an op-ed originally published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, discover how internships and work-based learning experiences can empower students to create sustainable career pathways and address regional talent shortages.