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For the week of February 21, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- UC San Diego ranks among top 10 global innovators, receives record applications
- Aardvark Therapeutics raises $94.2M IPO
- Voice of San Diego, EDC: How to set your child up for socio-economic success
- ICYMI: EDC Q4 2024 Economic Snapshot
- SDG&E first California utility to earn OSHA workplace safety certification
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance welcomes two sloth bear cubs
- San Diego State University proposes additional housing for 5.2K students
- SeaWorld San Diego jellyfish attraction to open Mar. 15
- Lufthansa adds award-winning Allegris cabin to San Diego routes
- MetroConnect company Aquacyl Inc. expands operations with 8.8K square-foot Escondido facility
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals non-opioid pain medication earns FDA approval
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Open Feb. 24-Mar. 10—GO-Biz, EDC
California Competes Tax Credit - Apply by June 30—World Trade Center San Diego
MetroConnect VIII Export Accelerator
From our partners:
- Open now—The Nonprofit Institute, University of San Diego
Survey: Nonprofit and Executive Orders - Feb. 26—Booz Allen Hamilton
Space + AI Summit - Deadline Feb. 27— San Diego State University
San Diego Angel Conference: Startups seeking investment
- Mar. 5—Caltrans
Webinar: How to do Business with Caltrans District 11
Apply to join MetroConnect VIII export accelerator
Know an export-ready business that could benefit from growing its international presence? WTCSD’s MetroConnect export accelerator is back for its eighth cohort, offering up to $30,000 in grants, executive workshops, and mentorship from multinational leaders. Deadline to apply and expand your export sales is June 30.
Read More and Apply by June 30
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications