Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
Overview
Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation, or IVEDC, supports business attraction, expansion, and economic diversification in Imperial County. It connects companies with local stakeholders, workforce partners, utilities, and development agencies. Agriculture and food processing are among the sectors it serves alongside energy, manufacturing, and logistics. Businesses can discuss location and expansion needs, explore regional information, and seek relevant introductions. Educators, employers, and development partners can also approach the team about workforce coordination and cross-border economic cooperation. Project requirements and current assistance should be confirmed directly with IVEDC.
What they do
Business attraction and expansion
Provides confidential help to companies, including agribusinesses and food processors, locating or expanding in Imperial County, covering site selection, permitting, utilities, and incentive and financing options.
Workforce and internships
Matches Imperial Valley College and SDSU Imperial Valley students with local employers for internships, and connects businesses with workforce and education partners for hiring and training needs.
Regional economic information
Provides market analysis, regional information, and introductions to local stakeholders, utilities, and development agencies for businesses in agriculture, food processing, energy, manufacturing, and logistics.
Cross-border cooperation
Works with partners in Mexicali and the wider Cali-Baja region on entrepreneurship, international trade, and U.S.-Mexico economic cooperation.
Programs and services
Locations
- Headquarters address 2415 Imperial Business Park Dr., Suite A, Imperial, CA 92251, United States