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For the week of February 4, 2022, here’s what we’re reading:
- Sony buys Bungie in $3.6B deal
- Scripps Research launches first HIV vaccine human trial
- Southwestern College allocates $13.8M to cover student expenses
- EDC is hiring: View our open positions and spread the word
- Qualcomm releases its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report
- AT&T passes first milestone in DoD Smart Warehouse Tests
- CSUSM ranks high in the new Economic Mobility Index
- Southwest celebrates 40 years at SAN
- Blue Nalu partners with Japan’s largest sushi operator to supply cultured tuna
- San Diego’s IoT-tracking startup Tag-n-Trac launches with $10M raise
…and here are some opportunities we’re watching:
- February 10 – World Trade Center San Diego
MetroConnect VI Launch and Global Services Expo - February 7 – Startup San Diego
First Mondays – Use code “Partner30” for 30% off - Nominate by February 7 – Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Business Journal
Top 50 Black Leaders of Influence - Apply by February 11 – Connect San Diego
Cool Companies Program
EDC’s Report Card to the Community
On April 8, EDC will unveil data on the region’s collective progress towards the 2030 goals and hear commitments from government, academia, and community leaders to increasing the number of quality jobs, skilled talent, and thriving households as outlined in the Inclusive Growth Initiative. The event will include breakfast and networking at the Jackie Robinson YMCA.
San Diego Biz Hub: Free digital services for small businesses
GoSite and EDC are still accepting applications for the San Diego Business Hub, which offers small, service-based businesses the full suite of GoSite products at no cost. Services include payment and invoicing, bookings, review management, customer communications, and template websites.
Additional resources:
- Find more COVID-19 business information and resources at EDC’s COVID-19 page