CONNECT with the CityOur Partners
AED Brands
"Official AED Supplier for the City of San Diego"
AED Brands focuses on compliant and effective first response solutions by providing the best
rescue products in the industry.
AED Brands LLC supports the City's Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program, San Diego Project Heart Beat, which is designed to reduce the number of deaths from sudden cardiac arrest in public places. This San Diego Fire-Rescue program saves lives by establishing awareness, education and immediate access to Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the City and County of San Diego.
California Coast Credit Union
"Preferred Financial Partner of the City of San Diego"
California Coast Credit Union (CCCU) collaborates with the City on efforts designed to enrich the community through sponsorships, in-kind services and enhancements to education. California Coast currently supports the City Library Programs, San Diego Fire-Rescue, the Promise Zone, Parks and Recreation Programs, Youth Development Program, Volunteer Program, Employee Recognition Events and more.
CCCU is committed to providing convenient access to trusted financial services and financial literacy. They have created a customized package of financial services and products to help City of San Diego employees, retirees and their families reach their financial goals. From on-site “Cal Coast Days” at City of San Diego workplaces to free financial counseling.
Canteen
"Official Beverage and Snack Vending Partner of the City of San Diego"
Canteen San Diego provides residents and employees with convenient vending products at multiple locations throughout the City of San Diego. In part, as the exclusive vending partner, Canteen is granted the placement of vending machines on City property along with additional marketing benefits and opportunities.
IKE Smart City & Downtown San Diego Partnership
"Official Wayfinding Provider of the City of San Diego"
IKE Smart City, in partnership with Downtown San Diego Partnership. Inc. (DSDP). is bringing a wayfinding digital kiosk program to Downtown San Diego for the first time ever. This program will provide interactive kiosks to serve as free Wi-Fi hotspots that will display informational listings based on what's in immediate proximity to each kiosk. They have dual-sided digital touchscreens and are fully ADA-compliant. complete with a suite of interactive applications that drive the discovery of local businesses, promote diverse mobility solutions, and improve equity with 24/7 access to social services resources. IKE is multilingual and includes detailed content listings of nearby restaurants, shops, businesses, cultural institutions, events, jobs, and civic resources.
IKE Smart City provides best-in-class design and development. and operation of public wayfinding programs and systems for municipalities and other entities. IKE's partner is the Downtown San Diego Partnership Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the economic prosperity and cultural vitality of Downtown San Diego through enhanced services (including sanitation, security, placemaking, and more), membership, and community investment. The Downtown San Diego Partnership also serves as the managing organization for several special districts, including the Downtown Property and Business Improvement District, otherwise known as Clean & Safe.
This partnership is expected to produce significant revenues for the City of San Diego and the Downtown San Diego Partnership. IKE Smart City works collaboratively with the City and the Downtown San Diego Partnership on location selection, kiosk branding, on-screen content, and community engagement. We hope to have groundbreaking ceremonies for our first kiosk soon.
Toyota & The San Diego County Toyota Dealers
"Official Vehicle of the San Diego Lifeguards"
As part of the Marketing Agreement, Toyota provides the City with 34 reliable and quality vehicles with an option to replace the entire lifeguard fleet upon renewal.
Toyota is the presenting sponsor of the Lifeguard Water Safety Days program at City beaches which includes outreach to beachgoers along with vehicle displays.
Turf Star
"Official Golf Equipment Partner of the City of San Diego"
Turf Star is the West Coast Toro distributor and supports City of San Diego golf courses.
As part of the Marketing Agreement, Turf Star provides ongoing equipment, tournament support and irrigation support services. In addition, Turf Star provides uniforms for City employees during specific special events.
Official Employee Education Partners
National University
"Official Employee Education Partner"
National University, a veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hardworking adults by providing accessible, affordable, achievable higher education opportunities since 1971. As San Diego's largest private nonprofit university, NU offers over 100 online and on-site programs and four-week and eight-week classes designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives.
National University is proud to partner with the City of San Diego and provide a full scholarship for one employee to encourage continuing professional development yearly. Additionally, City of San Diego employees are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction scholarship that can be applied to most bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Spouses and dependents of City employees qualify for a 10% tuition reduction scholarship.
San Diego College of Continuing Education
"Official Employee Education Partner"
Founded in 1914 on the principles of inclusion and social justice, SDCCE welcomes every immigrant, refugee and underserved population to fulfill educational goals. At SDCCE, adult students find a fun and positive learning environment for every skill level.
San Diego College of Continuing Education is proud to partner with the City of San Diego and free career training for over two hundred (200) fast-track programs and certifications for City employees.
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
"Official Employee Education Partner"
Founded in 1960 as a public institution of higher education, the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is recognized as one of the top 20 research universities worldwide and has proudly been designated as a Minority-serving Institution. The Division of Extended Studies (DES) leverages the university's resources and knowledge in its mission to serve the critical lifelong learning and skill development needs of individuals, organizations and the community.
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies is proud to partner with the City of San Diego and provide a 10-15% discount on tuition for select certificate programs and individual programs to City employees.
UC San Diego, Rady School of Management
"Official Employee Education Partner"
The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego stands as a testament to decades of experience in academic excellence and innovation. Since its establishment in 2003, the Rady School has been a pioneer in shaping the future of business education.
UC San Diego, Rady School of Management is proud to partner with the City of San Diego and provide a 1/3 tuition and fees discount on their highly ranked Flex graduate programs for up to 5 City of San Diego employees per year for the next five years.
Optional Programs
Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA)
"Preferred Service Line Warranty Partner of the City of San Diego"
The City of San Diego has arranged for SLWA Insurance Services, an independent home repair company separate from the City of San Diego, to offer optional emergency repair service plans* to the City of San Diego's residential customers for customer-owned utility equipment. Plans from SLWA include:
- Exterior Water Line Coverage
- Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage
*These are optional, and customers are under no obligation to purchase services from SLWA to receive water service from the City of San Diego. If you would prefer, you can opt out of receiving communications related to these services by calling 888-445-8971.
