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DOING BUSINESS IN SAN DIEGO
As one of America’s most beautiful cities, the challenge for city leaders is making sure it stays that way. One key is bringing in the right kind of business. It’s fair to say that working here— and living here—is being seen as a reward in itself. San Diego has become an educated, white-collar town and a model for the “New Economy” with its 150,000 jobs in the high-tech, defense, bio-tech, bio-med, computer software and telecommunications industries.
an Diego is a forward-thinking city willing to invest in its future for the sake of its citizens.
Support the military and its $24 billion local impact? Yes, for six decades.
Vote to keep transit occupancy taxes lower than other tourist and convention locales? Passed.
Invest $7 billion for an upgraded trolley, bus and interstate highways transportation network? Passed.
Invest $3 billion in a stem cell research initiative? Passed.
Build a $460 million dollar ballpark and ignite $3 billion in Downtown investment? Done.
Create a series of “villages” to rebuild and renovate older areas like City Heights, Hillcrest, Midway, North Park, Otay Mesa and the East Village? It’s happening. This is how San Diegans are doing business. And ensuring that elected officials, planners and transportation officials work together to expedite environmental reviews, streamline permitting processes and shift investment priorities to truly make San Diego “America’s Finest City.”
COMMUNITY RATINGS
#1 Biotech Cluster in the United States-
Milken Institute University of California
UC San Diego Best College in America- Forbes Magazine One of America’s Top 10 Most Livable Large Cities- Partners for Livable Communities
#5 in America’s Best Performing Cities-
Milken Institute
One of Top Ten Best Cities for Climate-
Farmers Almanac
One of Top 10 Safest Cities in U.S.- Forbes Magazine Highest concentration of wireless employment in America- Fast Company Magazine
#3 Most Creative City on America’s Creativity Index-
The Rise of the Creative Class by R Florida
#2 Most Playful City in U.S.- Sperling’s Best Places
“If there is an authentic biotech cluster anywhere in the world, this is it.” The Economist
Best City for Technology Jobs- Forbes Magazine
#6 in America as a location for technology companies to do business- Business Facilities Magazine
America’s Best Place for Business and Careers-
Forbes Magazine
Most desirable convention destination in North America- Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russle
#1 percentage of residents belonging to a health club- International Health- Racquet & Sportsclub Association
The best fact of all, though? It’s sunny 350 days every year!
REASONS TO DO BUSINESS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Access to world-class research
and innovation
Collaborative environment between business and academia
Well networked business community Intellectual capital - large talent pool Quality of Life
Global access
Diversified economy
Cluster industries with “Critical mass” Bandwidth
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