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USC Price Partnership
Public ideas. Student insight. Community impact.
The Sunstone Economic Development Challenge @ USC Price is a partnership between the USC Price City/County Management Fellowship Program, USC Price School of Public Policy, and Sunstone. The Challenge is supported by a five-year grant from the Sunstone Community Fund.
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Bring a community challenge, support the program, or help guide the next generation of public-sector leaders.
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Guide USC Price students as they develop actionable strategies.
Contact Nico DeAnda-ScaiaProgram History
Four years of local government collaboration
1st Year
2022–23
Four founding client cities began a partnership designed to turn student research into practical economic development strategies.
2022–23 Local Government Clients
City of Garden Grove
City of Irvine
City of Long Beach
City of El Segundo
2nd Year
2023–24
The Challenge expanded to five cities, extending its impact across community and economic development priorities.
2023–24 Local Government Clients
City of San Bernardino
City of Pasadena
City of Torrance
City of Culver City
City of Lomita
3rd Year
2024–25
Participation reached Northern California and rural communities, broadening the program’s geographic and economic development perspective.
2024–25 Local Government Clients
City of Carson
City of Glendora
Nevada City
City of Cypress
City of Santa Clarita
4th Year
2025–26
The Challenge welcomed its first county client and featured its first all-women panel of judges, highlighting diverse leadership in public service.
2025–26 Local Government Clients
San Bernardino County
City of West Covina
City of Sutter Creek
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Mission Viejo
City of Riverside
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