San Diego North Economic Development Council (SDNEDC) is an economic development organization that is focused on helping North County grow toward a more inclusive, thriving, and prosperous economy. We measure our success in how residents can connect with increased employment opportunities that provide good wages, benefits, and a pathway toward prosperity. Operating in the communities located north of State Route 56, we attempt to accomplish our mission in three core ways:
- Marketing North County as an attractive place to invest and grow private sector employment.
- Retaining and expanding employment opportunities at existing companies – helping them overcome challenges so they can continue to grow in North County.
- Connecting employers and educators so they can better understand workforce needs and educational capabilities so residents can gain the skills they need to succeed and thrive.
One way we help North County companies retain and expand employment is through our economic research services.
This spring, we conducted an economic impact report for a collaboration of nonprofits in North County, helping them convey their impact to potential donors and investors. These reports measure an organization’s impact beyond the direct level, capturing the indirect and induced effects as well.
Imagine ripples in a pond:
- The first ripple represents direct impacts (hiring and firing employees, initial purchase of supplies and goods).
- The second ripple represents indirect impacts (the suppliers of suppliers, and so on).
- The third ripple represents induced impacts (spending of wages by workers impacted by direct and indirect changes).
This comprehensive view highlights the broader impact your organization makes in San Diego County and can help you tell your story in a compelling way. Our in-house design team can also work with you to present your story in a visually pleasing way.
If you would like to explore the research services SDNEDC offers to help tell your story as a non-profit, please reach out to SDNEDC’s CEO, Erik Bruvold, at ebruvold@sdnedc.org for more information.