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Mark Cafferty

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podcast_episode / 1d ago

Stop & Talk: Mark Cafferty: Why Inclusive Growth Is Smart Business

<p>Mark Cafferty is the President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), where he leads with a mix of realism, resolve, and heart. In this conversation, he shares his experiences of how his values—shaped family, mentorship, and a belief in equity— continue to guide his leadership today. Under Mark’s direction, EDC has taken a bold stance: inclusive growth isn’t just good policy, it’s a business imperative for San Diego’s future. </p><p><br></p><p>This Episode: </p><p>What does it take to build an economy that works for everyone? </p>...

podcast_episode / 1d ago

Dear San Diego: Family, Leadership, and San Diego’s Talent Challenge - Mark Cafferty

<p>In this episode of Dear San Diego, Tony and Juan sit down with the CEO of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation - Mark Cafferty, to talk about family, leadership, boxing, and the challenges facing San Diego’s economy. From his Boston upbringing shaped by strong role models to raising two boys in San Diego, he shares how family keeps him grounded even while working on major projects for the region. The conversation dives into why San Diego struggles to keep young talent, the high cost of housing, and what leaders must do to protect the city’s futu...