Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.
For the week of July 2, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:
- San Diego biotech cuts breast cancer treatment time from hours to minutes
- Bumble Bee makes $40 million commitment to accelerate ocean sustainability efforts
- UC San Diego receives $1.6 million to prepare young adults for technical careers
- Startup Koji raises $10M to help non-techies create games, memes and other content for social media
- San Diego Legion and Ballast Point Brewing Co. partner to introduce Legion Lager
- Advancing San Diego connects 22 local small businesses to paid interns
- EDC joins virtual statewide conversation to build a more inclusive, sustainable California
…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:
- July 22 – San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network
Beyond the Contract: Practical Approaches to Commercial Lease Renegotiation
COVID-19 Survey Results: Anticipated impacts become reality
In March, we deployed a survey to assess the immediate economic impacts and evolving business sentiment in the wake of COVID-19. To assess changes over time, we deployed a follow-up survey with local partners.
Three trends stood out based on what employers told us:
- Anticipated revenue declines and staff reductions confirmed by businesses.
- Minority owned businesses are hardest hit but may lead recovery.
- Telework is here to stay.
COVID-19 & San Diego:
Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance
For businesses:
- Find information at EDC’s COVID-19 page
- Find North County information at Innovate78’s COVID-19 page
- Get detailed guides to reopening your small business here
- Apply for disaster loan assistance
- Access San Diego Workforce Partnership’s updates for businesses
- Pivot operations to produce PPEs, sanitizer, & more
- Find additional guidance from the CDC
- Find discounted marketing packages for small businesses with Voice of San Diego
For individuals:
- See which San Diego companies are still hiring
- Access San Diego Workforce Partnership’s updates for individuals
- Donate to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund
- Support South Bay Community Services’ food distribution efforts
- Find additional guidance from the CDC
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Heather Dewis
Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications