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For the week of March 20, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- Novartis, ARE break ground on $1.1B research hub
- SDSU, Samsung Heavy Industries partner on maritime engineering center
- San Diego County Water Authority, Western Municipal Water District agree to 21-year sale of surplus water
- UC San Diego women’s basketball takes home Big West title second year straight
- City of San Diego to begin $21M in repairs to convention center
- EDC, San Diego Mesa College awarded grant to ensure access to internships for adult learners
- San Diego Community Power receives A on first public credit rating
- Cultura awarded Haworth Best in Class Dealer for 2026
- MetroConnect’s AquaPoro, HyperKelp named to Connect’s Class of 2026 Cool Companies
- TrueCare launches mobile healthcare program for homeless individuals
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Mar. 23—WTCSD, ITJ
Binational Trade Report Release & ITJ Solutions Launch - June 4—EDC
EDC’s Annual Dinner—early bird tickets available!
From our partners:
- Mar. 30—Biocom
From the Laboratory to Leadership - Apr. 7—San Diego Hunger Coalition
2026 State Legislative Forum - Apr. 22—Cleantech San Diego
SCEIN Showcase and $75K Pitch Prize Competition
EDC is hiring—Research Director
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications