• welcome to the new website!

    SRCAG is now officially rebranded as sr.cag, and that’s just the beginning of the exciting changes! after successfully launching a python-based restaurant recommender system used by over 100 new north san diego residents, creating interactive directories to help locals shop small across the region, publishing newsletters to report on local legislation impacting business, and more in 2024, the focus is shifting. sr.cag is now dedicated to performing more advanced statistical analysis, econometric modeling, and data science while also providing small business owners and consumers with the code, tools, and knowledge to use these solutions. our mission is simple: deliver actionable insights and results to advocate for the growth and prosperity of local commerce.

    your tax-deductible donation will help sr.cag acquire essential data, maintain and expand our open-source software, and ultimately amplify the impact of our work in supporting local businesses and communities. learn more at srcag.net/donate

    sr.cag’s old website is available here

    welcome, or welcome back!

    - mehri

scripps ranch commerce advocacy group

The Scripps Ranch Commerce Advocacy Group (sr.cag), formerly known as SRCAG, is a 501(c)(3) start-up that leverages public and donated data to create python-based machine learning platforms designed to enhance consumer engagement and growth for small businesses in san diego. the mission is to empower local businesses by providing them with advanced data insights and tools to boost their visibility and connect with their community.

how it works

data collection
public and donated data is gathered from various sources, such as government databases, local business directories, and community contributions. this data provides the foundation for our projects and helps us understand local consumer trends.

model creation
using python and machine learning techniques, data is analyzed and processed to build predictive models that offer predicted values or analytic insights for small businesses. our models identify consumer behavior patterns, growth opportunities, and market trends

results display
the insights and predictions generated by our models are visualized and shared on our website for easy access. local businesses can explore these results to understand consumer trends and make data-driven decisions related to finance, entertainment, and administration

open source deployment
all of our code and models are deployed as open source, making it available for anyone to replicate, modify, improve, and most importantly use. sr.cag believes in collaboration and encouragement across students and professionals of all backgrounds others to build on our work to create even more impactful software tools to enhance the small business community

why ai¿

why ai¿

AI and machine learning have the power to unlock insights from data that were previously inaccessible, allowing small businesses to make more informed decisions.

By applying these technologies to public and donated data, we help local businesses in San Diego gain a competitive edge, optimize their operations, and connect with consumers in meaningful ways—all while making the tools open and accessible for others to replicate and build upon.

sr.cag (formerly SRCAG)

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