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Regional Poverty in the San Diego Region

By San Diego Regional EDC,

Summary

San Diego County ranks 13th in poverty rate among major U.S. metros. Slightly below the national (14.7 percent) and the state rate (15.3 percent), 13.8 percent of San Diego’s total population live below the federal poverty threshold. When compared to nearby metros, San Diego fares better than Riverside, which, at 17.5 percent, has the largest percentage of its population below the poverty line among major metros. Neighboring Los Angeles, at 15.7 percent, is almost two percentage points higher than San Diego.

 

The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Trade’s Prosperous Potential for San Diego

By San Diego Regional EDC,

Summary

What drives San Diego’s economy? The region’s most concentrated industries.

Highly concentrated industries are generally associated with exporting sectors. Compared to both the state of California and the US as a whole, San Diego has a powerful comparative advantage in goods-producing industries tied to the region’s strong innovation economy.

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Transportation Infrastructure: Evaluating the Economic Impact of TransNet on San Diego’s Economy

By San Diego Regional EDC,

Diverse transportation infrastructure strengthens the regional economy and promotes future economic growth. Expansions and enhancements to roads, highways and public transit reduce congestion, decrease travel times and increase business productivity. This 2016 economic impact analysis of TransNet – the voter-approved half-cent sales tax – reveals how investments in transportation have impacted San Diego’s economy.

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Software Development: Driving San Diego’s Tech Ecosystem

By San Diego Regional EDC,

Summary

Software development is infused throughout the region’s diverse tech and innovation ecosystem – providing the building blocks behind the technology revolutionizing our world today. This 2016 study sought to capture the economic impact of software development across a wide variety of industries critical to San Diego’s growth.

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Aerospace in Southern Calfornia

By San Diego Regional EDC,

A report published together with Los Angeles EDC

The aerospace industry was built on the vision and dreams of entrepreneurs and risk-takers who have continually pushed the limits of technological innovation. While the technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace continue to evolve, Southern California’s rich, deep and strong ecosystem of large and small companies, research and educational partners, an active defense sector amid a culture of risk-taking and future-thinking remains one of the world’s most competitive regions for aerospace innovation.

This report, published in 2016 and produced in collaboration with Los Angeles EDC, examines the state of the industry today and how it will evolve in the future.

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AEROSPACE INDUSTRY PROFILE

Talent: Where San Diego Stands

By San Diego Regional EDC,

Summary

Talent is the cornerstone of today’s global economy. It drives corporate location decisions, encourages innovative urban planning and inspired entrepreneurship. In essence, talent is the key to economic growth. If regions – such as San Diego – want to get ahead, they must have the worksforce to compete. This study looks at San Diego’s standing among peer U.S. metropolitan regions with regard to highly-skilled scientific, engineering, and tech talent. By analyzing its strengths and addressing challenges, San Diego can better improve its edge in attracting and retaining talent and investment.

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