SWA Community
SOUTH COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A
t Southwest
Airlines we never
forget the humble
beginnings of when
we served only three cities and sold a plane just to cover
costs. Southwest understands it takes a while to get
off the ground, so we support the Warrior Spirit of local
entrepreneurs the best way we can – by maintaining
low-fares and expanding our route map to the places
Customers, and their businesses, need and want to
fly. Locally, we are proud to support the South County
Economic Development Council (SCEDC) for their efforts
in enhancing South County’s bi-national economy, image
S
an Diego
County’s
unassuming
southern
region has
been quietly evolving into
an international trading hub,
providing economic strength
and diversification to San
Diego, while offering the
County’s last opportunities
for large-scale business
expansions. The business-
friendly governments of
South County, blossoming
infrastructure and a young,
competent workforce are all
coming together to create
the ingredients for vibrant
business growth in San Diego
South County.
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and quality of life; and to
heighten public awareness
of Southern California’s most
desirable location to live, work
and dream. We are also proud to have on the SCEDC
Board of Directors Tom Starr, Southwest Airlines Station
Manager in San Diego, who has become a true champion
for the South County. I invite you to learn
more about this important organization and
support their critical mission.
Lidia S. Martinez
Manager, Community Affairs &
Grassroots Southwest Airlines
The SCEDC Team