San Diego Gets Top Regional ED Award

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans has announced that the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the recipient of the 2003 Excellence in Economic Development Award in the category of “Enhancing Regional Competitiveness.” This is a well-deserved award in light of the San Diego's leadership, persistence and results in regional economic development.

The award recognizes extraordinary achievement in seven categories. EDC’s award, Enhancing Regional Competitiveness, is based on success in supporting long-term development of the regional economy. EDC was chosen by a Selection Panel that included members of the economic development community, academia, and EDA, appointed by Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development David A. Sampson.

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