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.
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
Featured stories
- Building a bright future: The faces of San Diego Manufacturing
- Harnessing the power of cross-border manufacturing in San Diego
- Op-ed: Employers can bolster the local talent pipeline. Here’s how
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