“May you live in interesting times.” I was always told growing up that this phrase was a “Chinese curse.” Turns out that isn’t true. There is actually no real evidence to indicate that any ancient Chinese curses could have even be mistaken for this phrase. But there are a few blessings—in a few different cultures—that may […]
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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – December 3, 2021
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. Get Good News of […]
WTC San Diego’s Global Brief: December 2021
Each month, World Trade Center San Diego delivers the latest global news and updates straight to your inbox. ➝ Get WTCSD’s Global Brief each month. In December 2021, here’s what you need to know about San Diego’s global trade, investment, and engagement: Blue Sky Network wins $25K MetroConnect V Grand Prize WTCSD named Blue Sky […]
Monthly Report – December 2021
A note from Mark Cafferty The last year has certainly been interesting. Depending on who we are and where we sit, it may have seemed like a curse, a blessing, or anything in between. But without a doubt, it will all be behind us in a few weeks as we usher in the new year—full of new […]
Meet our Board: Chris Williams
Hear from EDC board member and Marsh & McLennan Agency CEO of the West Region Chris Williams on the importance of talent, collaboration, and resilience below. Describe your “day job”? As CEO of Marsh McLennan Agency’s (MMA) West Region, MMA’s largest region, I head up nine offices and 1,300 employees across California, Arizona, and Alaska. […]
San Diego’s Changing Business Landscape: Bottlenecks are squeezing bottom lines
Welcome to the fifth edition in EDC’s Changing Business Landscape Series, which will be published bi-monthly in the San Diego Business Journal and here on our blog. If you missed them, check out all past editions here. Surveying the changing business landscape in San Diego The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of life, including […]
San Diego’s Data Bites: November 2021
Presented by Meyers Nave, this edition of San Diego’s Data Bites covers October 2021, with data on employment and more insights about the region’s economy at this moment in time. Check out EDC’s Research Bureau for even more data and stats about San Diego. KEY TAKEAWAYS San Diego establishments added a whopping 27,500 payroll positions […]
San Diego’s Good News of the Week – November 19, 2021
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. Get Good News of […]
Blue Sky Network wins $25K MetroConnect V export grand prize
World Trade Center San Diego and nearly 250 voting audience award $25K for international expansion World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) named Blue Sky Network, which provides satellite-based communications and fleet management solutions for aviation, maritime, and IoT customers, as the winner of the MetroConnect export accelerator program, now in its fifth year. Made possible […]
San Diego’s Good News of the Week – November 12, 2021
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. Get Good News of […]