EDGA Economic Development & Prosperity Division Overview
The EDGA Economic Development & Prosperity Division Overview outlines strategies, initiatives, and goals aimed at fostering economic growth and prosperity. It discusses key focus areas, such as business development, investment promotion, and job creation, to drive sustainable economic advancement. The document serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding EDGA's efforts in enhancing economic vitality and prosperity across various sectors.
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EDGA Economic Development & Prosperity Division Overview February 7, 2023
County of San Diegos EDGA Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs Established July 2021 Caroline Smith, Director Three Divisions Economic Development & Prosperity Steve Lockett, Deputy Director Government Affairs Matthew Parr, Deputy Director Grants Unit Toosdhi McGowan, Manager
What Should the County Economic Development Division Do?
What Supervisors Requested in October 2021 A dedicated economic development department that will: Triage economic development projects and work across County departments Assess distribution of Federal and State funding to regional economic development efforts Strengthen existing industries in county Create good jobs Assess gaps in County relationships with industry and businesses, and fix Serve as a Central Hub for navigating existing resources (internal/external) Promote and support diversity, innovation, entrepreneurship Conduct better community engagement, and partner with CBOs, and with unincorporated areas Economic prosperity is the key element to quality of life in San Diego
Department Report Recommendations, 2022 Economic development coordination Collaborate with regional partners Pursue funding opportunities Coordinate regional economic development priorities/projects/strategies Develop and track regional economic development metrics, priorities, projects, and opportunities Be a repository of information and data Have someone serve as a Point Person for the County For external partners and entities looking to work with County Provide Support for: Unincorporated areas and smaller cities Diversity and equity in economic development programs Traditionally underserved communities Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
What Regional Partners Want Point of contact for County Help navigate the departments in County Someone to know about the economic development efforts that are going on across county Serve as air traffic controller Someone to guide regional economic development project and funding efforts Help keep focus on key regional priorities that benefit entire County Help locating and pursuing Federal and State funding
Putting All of This Together
EconDev Department Strategy We Will: Coordinate with regional partners on economic development priorities Utilize data, metrics, & resources from internal and external sources Engage with communities To: Serve as Central Hub, Point Person, nexus, between County departments, partners, industry, & communities Allowing Us To: Enact CEDS Pursue economic development projects and funding that benefit entire County Help communities pursue economic growth and empowerment Improve Economic Prosperity for all San Diegans Foster diversity and equity in economic development Get the work done
Looking at the Details
Regional Partners and Priorities Connect with all regional economic development partners Know their primary strategies and goals See where there is overlap Promote cooperation and communication Develop key strategies and goals that all can agree on
Utilizing Data Keep track of any and all economic development data we can get our hands on Who is doing what around the county Who has ED plans/strategies Who has data on ____ and how can we access it What are other County departments doing in economic development What info are we missing? What do we need? Info on Federal and State funding opportunities Grant tracking for County
Engaging with Communities Traditionally underserved communities BIPOC communities Unincorporated areas Smaller cities Specific communities in the county Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
Central Hub Know what other County departments are doing that involve or impact economic development efforts Know what regional economic development partners are working on, and the data/resources/strategies that they have Be a conduit into the County, and from the County to EconDev partners, industry, business, communities, etc
Enact CEDS Strategy 1: Support Talent Development for San Diegans of All Backgrounds Strategy 2: Increase Economic Opportunities for Underserved Communities, Populations, and Areas within San Diego County Strategy 3: Foster Local Business Growth and Entrepreneurship Strategy 4: Support the Growth & Resilience of San Diego County s Innovation Economy Strategy 5: Support the Growth of High-Quality, Sustainable Jobs that Allow Residents to Work, Live, and Thrive in the Region Strategy 6: Facilitate Investment in Regional Infrastructure that Supports Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability, and Regional Resilience Strategy 7: Promote and Improve San Diego County s Quality of Life Strategy 8: Ensure Economic Development Planning and Strategy in San Diego County is Dynamic and Collaborative Strategy 9: Leverage Data to Inform Countywide Economic Development Planning and Strategy
Pursue Economic Development Projects and Funding Pursue projects that will benefit the entire County Pursue Federal and State funding opportunities EDA, etc How can we help other EDCs achieve their goals?
Community Economic Growth & Empowerment Work to support and promote economic goals of: Traditionally underserved communities BIPOC communities Unincorporated areas Smaller cities Specific communities in the county Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
Foster Diversity and Equity Work to incorporate diversity and equity into all County economic development programs and projects Develop new programs and projects with assistance from other County departments and external partners
Improve Economic Prosperity Economic Prosperity involves taking a more holistic view of economic development Goes beyond traditional attraction, retention, expansion efforts Incorporates other factors that impact regional economic health Workforce training Workforce assistance Access to transportation Availability and access to affordable housing Access to childcare Other services Infrastructure Community engagement
Getting the Work Done Economic Development programs and projects Arts & Culture Commission Film Commission Tracking County grants EDGA work
EDP Contacts Steve Lockett, MBA, CEcD Deputy Director, Economic Development & Prosperity Steve.Lockett@sdcounty.ca.gov Giang Meyers Group Program Manager Giang.Meyers@sdcounty.ca.gov Maria Molina-Melendez Administrative Analyst II Maria.Molina-Melendez@sdcounty.ca.gov
