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Community Economic Profile on San Marcos

San Marcos' economic development program, which focuses on business attraction, retention and expansion, is administered out of the City Manager's office and offers the following services for new and existing San Marcos businesses:

Starting a business
Demographic statistics
Connecting to other business resources
Permitting and development assistance
Site selection assistance
Business liaison services
Pre-development meetings
Internship placement
Business expansion
Workforce needs

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

California Association for Local Economic Development

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International Economic Development Council

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce - 2023 Business Directory

San Diego North Economic Development Council

San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation

San Diego Workforce Partnership

Economic Development	Economic Development Director
1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 744-1050	Tess Sangster (760) 744-1050, ext. 3120

News

San Marcos first city along 78 corridor to ban e-bike riders under 12
On Tuesday, the San Marcos City Council voted to ban e-bike riders under 12, as part of a comprehensive traffic safety campaign that also includes partnering with the San Marcos Unified School District, San Marcos Sheriff and parent groups to host on campus events to raise awareness of the

10/27/2025 2:46:00 PM
Exciting upgrades on the way: we’re making the San Marcos Senior Center more comfortable year-round
The San Marcos Senior Center is getting an upgrade to its heating and cooling system. Beginning Monday, December 22, the Center will temporarily close while crews install a new HVAC system to improve comfort and energy efficiency.

11/4/2025 10:00:00 AM
Safety reminders ahead of time change and Halloween
As San Marcos heads into Halloween and the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, November 3, the City is reminding residents to stay alert on roads, trails, and in neighborhoods, especially during evening hours when visibility decreases.

10/31/2025 6:00:00 AM
City of San Marcos to honor veterans on November 11
The City of San Marcos invites the community to join us in honoring the service and sacrifice of local veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Helen Bougher Memorial Park (1243 Borden Rd).

10/30/2025 9:00:00 AM
Volunteer trails program launches with successful Discovery Lake cleanup
The City of San Marcos has officially launched its new Volunteer Trails Program, an initiative designed to strengthen community involvement and support environmental stewardship across the city’s trail network.

10/29/2025 9:00:00 AM
Stay prepared: update to the new Alert San Diego App
With seasonal weather conditions like Santa Ana winds in the forecast, the City of San Marcos is reminding residents to stay prepared by downloading the new Alert San Diego app. The app replaces the SD Emergency app and keeps you informed with official alerts, interactive maps, and preparedness reso

10/27/2025 9:00:00 AM
Traffic signal safety upgrades begin Oct. 22 in San Marcos
The City of San Marcos will begin traffic signal safety upgrades starting Tuesday, Oct. 22, with work continuing through early next year. Crews will be installing new retroreflective backplates — bright yellow borders around signal lights — to improve visibility and safety for drivers.

10/21/2025 9:00:00 AM

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San Marcos Creek Area Construction Updates

Stay up to date on current construction projects happening in and around the Creek area.

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