Meet the Preferred Providers. Fueled by tech, defense, and life science industries, San Diego’s innovation economy relies on a pipeline of diverse talent. However, local companies continue to cite access to quality talent as a persistent challenge–98% of firms in San Diego are small companies (fewer than 100 employees) that often lack time and resources […]
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Good News of the Week – March 6, 2020
Every Friday, ‘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 […]
Why Ireland is looking to San Diego for cybersecurity talent solutions
According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the global cybersecurity workforce shortage is projected to reach 1.8 million unfilled positions by 2022. As a hub for cybersecurity companies and research, San Diego has been piloting programs to address talent shortages that are plaguing this ubiquitous industry. San Diego’s collaborative efforts, combined with […]
San Diego is one of the first regions to deliver medical specimens via drones
Blood samples delivered by drone? Medical specimens via drones may soon become a reality thanks to a new partnership between UPS Flight Forward and Matternet, in conjunction with UC San Diego Health. Medical specimens take flight Last week, the first medical specimens were delivered by drone as part of a larger effort to integrate drones […]
February Innovators Dinner inspires North County entrepreneurs
Last month, Innovate78 gathered 20 forward-thinking entrepreneurs and change makers along the 78 Corridor for its quarterly Innovators Dinner. The evening was full of solid connections and candid conversation about how we can create a stronger entrepreneurial climate among North County’s five cities. Each quarter, the Innovators Dinner invites a guest speaker to inspire local […]
Good News of the Week – February 28, 2020
Every Friday, ‘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 […]
San Diego’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot: Q4 2019
Summary Every quarter, San Diego Regional EDC analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the regional economy and the region’s standing relative to the 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S. This issue covers data from Q4 2019. As 2019 wraps up and the region continues to struggle with housing affordability, the […]
Good News of the Week – February 21, 2020
Every Friday, ‘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 […]
Future of Growth Forum 2020 hosts Brookings members to discuss inclusive growth
On the morning of Super Tuesday in February, leaders from business, philanthropy, education, and the public sector gathered at the San Diego Central Library for the Future of Growth Forum presented by Bank of America. Here, this community heard from members of the Brookings Network for Economic Inclusion (BNEI) on how they are addressing economic […]
Investor Spotlight: Hines
This month, we sat down with Eric Hepfer, managing director at Hines. An EDC investor, Hines is a global real estate investment, development and management firm with 148 developments currently underway around the world. We spoke with Eric to learn more about the company’s local projects, and how they align with our regional goals. Please […]