Tag: Economic Development
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Volunteers help with market renovation, strengthening local economy
On a hot and sunny day, volunteers gather to help renovate the locally-owned Center City Market. Owner Omar Hussein talks about the specialized foods he sells, serving his community’s needs, creating food equity, health and a gathering place for young and old.
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City Heights To Host Inaugural Business Expo
City Heights will host its inaugural business expo on Saturday, where new or aspiring business owners can find services and resources from local organizations.
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San Diego’s Richest Poor Neighborhood, Two Decades Later
City Heights could be called San Diego’s richest poor neighborhood. Since 2000, two foundations alone have invested more than a quarter billion dollars in the neighborhood. That’s about the same as what the city of Chula Vista spends on all of its residents annually. In this two-part video series, we ask what’s come of all…