The South County Economic Development Council kicked off “investment week” Monday morning in Imperial Beach — a four-day span that showcases the southern San Diego area’s projects, partnerships and opportunities.
From Chula Vista’s Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center to filming in Otay Mesa, local politicians spoke at Pier Plaza about how South Bay leadership is trying to stimulate the region’s economy.
San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, San Diego Port Commissioner Ann Moore, Imperial Beach Mayor Mitchell McKay, Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and the economic council’s President and CEO Jim O’Callaghan spoke at Monday’s press conference.
The rest of the week will include:
- 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday: A South County investment forum. The forum aims to gather a panel of investors, developers, business leaders, public agencies and community partners to discuss economic development in the region. Location: National City Martin Luther King Community Center, 140 E. 12th St.
- 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 12: A Port of San Diego South County Impact Day. The day will focus on the economic impacts of the port, open houses for waterfront businesses, a mixer and a community market. Location: Programming starts at Pepper Park, 3299 Tidelands Ave., National City.
- 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: An educational investment forum. The forum will highlight investments being made in higher education and the region’s workforce. Location: Southwestern College’s WESA Fieldhouse Auditorium, 900 Otay Lakes Road.
The cost to attend each day’s activity is $50 for nonmembers of the economic council. For more information on the investment week, click here.