Who We Are
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At the Economic Development Coalition (EDC), our mission is to foster sustainable growth, innovation, and prosperity within the Southern California Wine Country Region by leveraging strategic partnerships, advocating for business-friendly policies, and providing tailored resources to empower local businesses and communities. We are dedicated to driving economic vitality, enhancing the quality of life, and creating opportunities for the region's diverse industries and workforce.
The EDC envisions a region that thrives as a hub of economic excellence and innovation. We aspire to become the catalyst for dynamic and inclusive growth, recognized for our unwavering commitment to fostering a resilient economy, attracting investments, nurturing talent, and building resilient communities. Through collaboration, strategic planning, and dedication, we are shaping a future where the Southern California Wine Country Region stands as a model for sustainable development. We're an accredited economic development organization, who has the team to help your business grow and succeed in Southern California. |
Why is Investing in Economic Development Important?
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Investing in Economic Development is crucial to growth of our region. The return of investment includes (but is not limited to) better infrastructure, higher wages, a stronger and diversified economy, increase in quality and accessibility to education, and expansion of resources. From 2023-2024, the EDC had three international recruitments that will create 70+ jobs and $65 million of investment (in year one of operations). Click here to read more about these recruitments on our blog.
"Temecula’s alignment with the EDC places us within a dynamic network of Executives and Decision Makers, spanning major sectors, from advanced manufacturing, tech, healthcare, higher education, and various other public utility and government agencies...We look forward to having you join us in this enthusiasm and partnership of the Economic Development Coalition" - Aaron Adams, City Manager-City of Temecula |
Board of Directors
Thank you to our Board of Directors and member businesses and organizations for their invaluable support in advancing our mission to foster
economic growth and prosperity in our region.
economic growth and prosperity in our region.
Officers
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Janice Mrkonjic
President Mt. San Jacinto Community College Matthew Hyatt
2nd Vice President MilliporeSigma |
Adam Eventov
Past President SoCal Gas Diane Strand
Treasurer JDS Studios/ JDS Creative Academy |
Godfrey Gibbison
1st Vice President California State University, San Marcos Cheryl Fuchigami-Bost
Secretary Rady Children's Hospital |
Board of Directors
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Darlene Wetton
Group Vice President Southwest Healthcare Ann Shaw
Director Abbot Michael Cano
Commander Menifee VFW Jonathon Montanez
President/ CEO TEDX Temecula Roxanne Roundtree
Public Affairs Manager Eastern Municipal Water District |
Arron Adams
City Manager City of Temecula Sammy Totah
Senior Vice President Kaiser Permanente Kimberly Davidson
Economic Development Manager City of Wildomar Armando Villa
City Manager City of Menifee Heather Holmes
Director of Community Relations Pechanga Development Corp. |
Kiki Manti Engel
Attorney Reid & Hellyer Jonathan Jean-Marie
Senior Vice President Loma Linda University Medical Center Kimberly Wright
Economic Development Manager Riverside County Jason Simpson
City Manager City of Lake Elsinore |
Get in Touch with Us!
HoursM-F: 8am - 5pm
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Telephone951-694-9800
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