Strategic Planning Member Survey 1

Strategic Planning Survey - Member 1

In an effort to develop the most comprehensive strategic plan for the South County EDC we ask you to take a few moments and share your thoughts. We are committed to providing the most complete platform to ensure an exceptional quality of life in South County. As a business development association we need to hear from you about what drives your engagement, how we can better serve you, and assist with building the strongest environment for our business community.

About the SCEDC:

WHO WE ARE
The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders, to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region. Our member cities include Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Diego, San Diego County, and the Port of San Diego. We also work with our partners in the northern portion of Baja California in the cities of Mexicali, Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito and Ensenada.

WHAT WE DO
Encourage private investment.
Promote diversified residential and overall business development.
Publicize the cultural, educational, social, and geographical opportunities of the area.
Serve as an advocate for the area’s public and private interests.
Promote understanding and nurture bi-national business growth.

OUR MISSION
To improve and enhance South County’s bi-national economy, image and quality of life; and to heighten public awareness of Southern California’s most desirable location to live, work and dream.

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* 1. What was your initial reason for engaging with the South County EDC? (Please put in order of importance to your business)

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* 2. Which of these features do you engage with most frequently? (Please put in order of importance to your business)

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* 3. What do you see as the primary role of the South County EDC in our communities?

Keeping your business informed of programs and projects in the South County

Partnering with local agencies on developing the workforce of the future

Attracting investment and new businesses to our communities

Helping existing businesses grow

Marketing our communities

Keeping your business informed of programs and projects in the South County

Partnering with local agencies on developing the workforce of the future

Attracting investment and new businesses to our communities

Helping existing businesses grow

Marketing our communities

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* 4. Which of these offerings have you found most valuable to your business? (Please put in order of importance to your business)

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* 5. Which of these offerings would most benefit your business? (Please put in order of importance to your business)

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* 6. Which of these committees have you engaged with?

Binational Committee: https://southcountyedc.com/binational-committee/

Loan and Finance Committee: https://southcountyedc.com/finance-and-loan/

Marketing Committee: https://southcountyedc.com/marketing-committee/

Membership Committee: https://southcountyedc.com/membership-committee/

Public Policy Committee: https://southcountyedc.com/public-policy-committee/

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: https://southcountyedc.com/transportation-infras/

Event Planning Committees (Economic Summit, Forums, etc.)

None of the above

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* 7. Reason for engaging one of the aforementioned committees

Seeking support for project or program

Learn about developments and opportunities throughout region

Engagement on legislative or community input

Assisting in community benefit programs

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How likely are you to recommend the South County EDC to a business in the community?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

Comments (please specify)

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* 9. How long have you been a member of the South County EDC?

0-1 Year

1-5 Years

5-10 Years

Over 10 Years