March EDC Newsletter: Site Visits and Site Selectors

Site Visits and Site Selectors

Survey of the Members At the EDC, everything we do is because of the support of our members. It is because of you that we can host companies that are looking to expand, that we can promote our region globally, and continue to shine a light on what makes this region such a great investment for businesses.  That is why, as we plan our budget initiatives for our 2026-2027 year, we want to lead with our members in mind. We have a short (we promise!) survey for you to take that will help us ensure that our projects, events, and efforts are bringing value to you as a member and the region as a whole. Please take the survey here: EDC Budget Survey EDC in the News We were excited to have Southern California Wine Country featured in the March edition of Site Selection Magazine. In a multi-page article, it covered the history of the region and why it's home to innovative, growing companies. You can find the article at Site Selection Magazine and on our website. Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference The EDC was proud to represent the region at the Site Selectors Guild Conference alongside other Team California members. Life Sciences and Aerospace were two featured industries, which is great as we look to grow this here as well. There was a big emphasis on the companies needing three things: available sites, power, and workforce. It was great to share that we have all three!  Southern Pacific Aero Defense Aliance (SPADA) At the EDC, we are constantly working to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and forecasts in our key industry sectors. One of those sectors is aerospace and defense. Southern California is where many of the most innovative technologies in aerospace were born. With our existing industries and significant veteran workforce, this continues to be an industry we would like to see grow here.  That is why we were honored to be at the launch event for the Southern Pacific Aero Defense Alliance (SPADA). SPADA is a partnership between industry, education, government, and economic development partners to grow this important industry in Southern California.  The EDC will continue to work to be engaged and at the table for opportunities in the region.  IAMC Southern California Meeting Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) was in Ontario this past month. So, we were sure to be there too. It may be a bit hard to see, but this photo is showing the growth across Southern California, which is outpacing the rest of the country.  We continue to focus on making sure that when there are businesses looking to grow in Southern California, that we are on the top of the list for site location considerations.  EDC Launching New Podcast As you've probably read and heard, we've been upping our marketing efforts to get the word out about Southern California Wine Country. So, why a podcast? We want to reach new audiences around the world and showcase Southern California Wine Country as a premier destination for both business and lifestyle, celebrating the people, industries, and communities that define the region’s “blend of the best” lifestyle and business climate. From Bottles to the Boardroom will uncork the stories, insights, and opportunities that make Southern California Wine Country one of the most dynamic places to live, work, and grow a business. Each episode will feature authentic conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the region’s future, blending business growth with the unmatched lifestyle of Wine Country. This is where ambition meets relaxation, creativity meets community, and every great idea starts with a good pour. This is where you come in! Want your business featured in ad time that never goes away? Reach out about how to be a sponsor. Have a great idea, person, or business to feature? Reach out to be a part of the first season of Bottles to the Boardroom.  Recording starts this week! Don't miss out on an opportunity to feature your business.   EDC Board Meetings Our next board meeting will be on Thursday, April 2nd. We will be welcoming Kimberly Wright, Economic Development Manager for the Riverside County Office of Economic Development. She will be sharing the County's new Economic Development Strategic Plan. We will be meeting on the second floor of the TVE2, 43200 Business Park Dr., Temecula, CA.    We hope to see you there! Thank you to our sponsors! Contact Us   Connie Stopher, CEcD Email: [email protected] Office: 951-694-9800 Cell: 951-557-8040 Economic Development Coalition,  P.O. Box 1388. Temecula, CA 92593 Site Address: 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590, United States Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.