Economic Development

The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable business climate in San Diego North. Through the Economic Development Committee, the Chamber is able to stay at the forefront of business development in the region.

The goal of the Economic Development Committee is to attract business of all sizes to San Diego North to maintain a progressive and innovative business climate. Support of small businesses, fortune 500 corporations, and every level in between makes the Economic Development Committee and the San Diego North Chamber a viable resource to business already in the area and business looking of coming to the area.

Three main areas of focus:

  1. Business Development - To identify and promote policies and programs that allow companies to invest in the region either through retention or expansion
  2. Workforce Development – Provide a regional workforce that is capable and competent through collaboration with business and education.
  3. Infrastructure – Develop and implement strategies to ensure regional capacity in six business critical categories: water, housing, energy, transportation, economic competitiveness and environmental stewardship.

To learn more about how to become involved with the Economic Development Committee contact the Chamber.

Below you will find a list of economic incentives provided to businesses in North County

City of Vista

  • Workforce Development
  • Bonding Requirement Modification
  • Business Ombudsman
  • Facade Improvement Program
  • Fee Deferral and/or Elimination
  • Accelerated Occupancy
  • Hub Zones
  • Project Facilitators
  • Project Fast Tracking
  • Recycling Enterprise Zones
  • Vista CAREs/Business Retention
  • Greentech Incubator
  • ShopVISTA Program
  • Broker Outreach
  • Brownfield Assessments/Mitigation
Additional information

City of Escondido

  • Business Enhancement Zone (BEZ)
  • Facade & Property Improvement Program (FPIP)
  • Fee Deferral Policy
  • Permit Processing Fee Waivers for Targeted Commercial Areas
  • Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)
  • Restaurants – central core area
  • Changes in use in existing buildings
  • Building Demolitions & Abandoned Uses
Additional information

City of San Macos

No incentives reported
Additional information

City of San Diego

  • Renewal Communities*
  • Foreign Trade Zone*
  • HUBZone*
  • Enterprise Zone**
  • LAMBRA**
  • Recycling Market Development Zone**
  • Business Cooperation Program
  • Cleantech Initiative
  • Guaranteed Water for Industry Program
  • Business and Industry Incentive Program
  • Business Loan Program
  • Office of Small Business
  • Minor Construction Program
Additional information

* - Federal programs offered by the city of San Diego
** - State programs offered by the city of San Diego