CONTENTS
NCEDC BUSINESS JOURNAL
SPRING 2016 • NUMBER 11
>> ECONOMIC GAUGE The Third Annual North County
Economic Summit highlights the state of area's industries.
>> INSPIRING INNOVATION North County inventors
and businesses help drive record number of patent filings.
>> NO FLY ZONE Commercial interest in drones is high,
but FAA regulations are slowing growth.
>> NO PLACE LIKE HOME New communities provide
low-income housing with the ability to work nearby.
>> SIGN OF THE TIMES Federal Heath Sign Co.
celebrating 115 years in business.
>> POSITIVE PICTURE Economic developments suggest
that 2016 will be a big year for business in North County.
<< TOP-NOTCH TRAINING Innovative education
programs are preparing kids for the jobs of tomorrow.
>> GAME CHANGER From clubs and courses to resorts
and retail, golf has a big impact on the economy.
>> GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN Farmers markets provide
fresh food and produce – and a boost to local businesses.
>> FOOD FOR THOUGHT 4 restaurant professionals
serve up their impressions of North County cuisine.
Cover and Contents photos courtesy The San Marcos Promise
