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For the week of June 21, 2024, here’s what we’re reading:
- GSK acquires Elsie Biotechnologies for $50M
- San Diego Wave FC partners with LaCroix
- SDG&E awards 30 local environmental organizations $1M in grants
- San Diego County Water Authority helps Calgary address water crisis
- San Diego Foundation grants $875K to local mental health services for families
- Padres to manage IQHQ’s Research and Development District 7.8K square foot event space
- San Diego-grown, Shanghai-based Degron Therapeutics inks $1.2B licensing deal with Takeda
- Torrey Pines-based Avidity Biosciences raises $461M in IPO
- North Park’s An’s Dry Cleaning named best independent ice cream shop in the US
- La Jolla Playhouse-born ‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical, other awards at the 77th Tony Awards
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- June 27—WTCSD, Port of San Diego
Webinar: New Cargo Opportunities at Port of San Diego
From our partners:
- June 27—San Diego Business Journal
CEO of the Year Awards 2024 - June 27—County of San Diego, Live Well San Diego
Inclusivity & Engagement Workshop: Empowering Your Workplace - Aug. 14—Caltrans District 11
20th Annual Procurement and Resource Fair
Report: Lack of sufficient training a key challenge in hiring entry-level business talent
EDC’s Talent Initiatives team analyzed the region’s talent pipeline for entry-level business roles, leveraging insights from 126 companies in San Diego County with a total of 24,000 employees. With findings around hiring challenges, job growth, and more, the Talent Demand Report serves as an industry guide for education providers on the skills students need to access quality, in-demand jobs in the region.
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Liz Muthoni
Coordinator, Economic Development