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For the week of April 4, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- EDC report: Annual Inclusive Growth Progress
- PLNU, San Diego FC announce strategic partnership
- Qualcomm acquires Vietnamese AI startup MovianAI
- San Diego closes Q1 2025 with $1B in VC funding
- Padres cap a perfect 7-0 opening week
- General Dynamics NASSCO earns $64M USS Harpers Ferry repair contract
- Port of San Diego, City of Chula Vista unveil South Bayfront park
- Sharp Grossmont debuts new neuroscience hospital
- Local vendors begin construction in SAN Terminal 1
- Eli Lilly, Qualcomm, Bristol Myers Squibb, Amazon, Gensler rank among Most Innovative Companies in 2025 by Fast Company
- H.G. Fenton earns National Resident Satisfaction Award for 22nd consecutive year
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- May 15—EDC
Celebrate 60 years at our 2025 Annual Dinner - Jun. 5—WTCSD
MetroConnect VIII Grand Prize PitchFest - Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD
MetroConnect VIII Export Accelerator
From our partners:
- Apr. 5-7—ASU+GSV
The Show: AI Revolution—free entry - Apr. 11—San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network
Elevate 2025 ft. EDC’s Taylor Dunne—use code PARTNER50 - Apr. 28—UC San Diego, Cleantech San Diego
Scaling Solutions: Climate, Resilience, and Economic Impact
- Apr. 5-7—ASU+GSV
Career opportunities available at EDC
Know anyone passionate about supporting the region’s business and economic growth? We are now hiring for an entry-level Economic Development Coordinator, managing company inquiries, and coordinating strategic partnerships and resources for local businesses. The application will be open until the position is filled—spread the word!
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications