Redondo Beach Economic Development Council (EDC)
The Economic Development Council of the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce focuses on promoting economic growth within the Redondo Beach business community through the development and implementation of programs, small businesses support, and start up assistance resources. The EDC introduces and facilitates programs that encourage locals to shop and buy locally. The EDC also help educate high school students about business entrepreneurship by assisting them in developing a small business plan and earning a college scholarship in the process.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING (EDC)
Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month @ 4PM
Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month @ 4PM
Future Business Leader Scholarship Program
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Each year the Economic Development Council sponsors the Future Business Leader Program in conjunction with Redondo Union High School's Economics Department. The program involves high school students in:
Your generous donation will do directly towards this year's scholarship fund, enabling us to reward even more deserving Redondo Beach young entrepreneurs.
Scholarship Sponsorship opportunities:
If you have any questions about the program or donation please contact Mara Santos at 310.376.6911 ext: 24 or by emailing Santos@redondochamber.org
- Developing a business plan for a new fictitious small business
- Attending a lunch & learn program at City Hall with local business owners and civic leaders
- Presenting the winning plans to a "Shark Tank" alike panel of local business owners
- Winning teams will earn college scholarships of $500-$1000 per student
Your generous donation will do directly towards this year's scholarship fund, enabling us to reward even more deserving Redondo Beach young entrepreneurs.
Scholarship Sponsorship opportunities:
- Silver Sponsor $500
- Gold Sponsor $1,000 – Business logo added to website, eblast promotion and invitation to awards ceremony
- Platinum Sponsor $5,000 – Business logo in all communication and marketing, photo opportunity with scholarship winners
If you have any questions about the program or donation please contact Mara Santos at 310.376.6911 ext: 24 or by emailing Santos@redondochamber.org
Thank You 2022 Sponsors
Lunch N Learn Program
The EDC hosts monthly Lunch N Learn workshops on the fourth Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon.
Our goal is to share with the local business community some best practices in a variety of business-related subjects, it's a great alternative to formal training sessions. Each month we will have a different speaker and will allow for an alternative format to help attendees gain a better understanding of the subject area.
Our goal is to share with the local business community some best practices in a variety of business-related subjects, it's a great alternative to formal training sessions. Each month we will have a different speaker and will allow for an alternative format to help attendees gain a better understanding of the subject area.
Meet The Council
Don Ford
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Don Szerlip
Adwerx Communications
Faisal Hashmi
Farmers & Merchants Bank
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