Why San Diego leaders must forge international economic partnerships

Why San Diego leaders must forge international economic partnerships” was originally published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, authored by Nikia Clarke.

Did you know that the greatest public transportation systems in the world have a direct and important connection to San Diego? The ticketing systems for London, Chicago, Vancouver and Sydney have all been enhanced and modernized through the technologies of San Diego-based Cubic Transportation Systems. And joining this global lineup will be New York City following a $533 million contract awarded to Cubic on October 25, taking The Big Apple to the next level in modern transit payment.

This is just one of the many remarkable ways San Diego companies are connecting abroad to create jobs and opportunities here at home. World Trade Center San Diego — an affiliate of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation — in conjunction with Congressman Scott Peters, led a delegation of San Diego companies and organizations to London and Cambridge, U.K. last week to strengthen economic ties with one of our region’s top markets for trade and investment……

Read the full op-ed here.