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For the week of March 11, 2022, here’s what we’re reading:
- San Diego stacks Forbes list of Best Startup Employers
- Creyon Bio secures $40M in Series A funding
- CSUSM celebrates Viasat Engineering Pavilion opening
- EDC: A note from Lauree—together at last
- SDG&E sets supplier diversity record, supports regional economic growth
- Taylor Guitars named among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Manufacturing Companies
- Padres home opener scheduled for April 14 as MLB reopens for business
- San Diego Squared to increase diversity in STEM careers through its programming
- Housecall Pro awards $50k in scholarships to 20 emerging HVAC leaders
- San Diego’s SHIFA360 named an XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling finalist
…and here are some opportunities we’re watching:
- Apply now – San Diego Regional EDC
Get paid lab tech interns for your Life Sciences company (at no cost) - Apply by March 28 – GO-Biz
California Competes Tax Credit - April 8 – San Diego Regional EDC
Inclusive Growth: Report to the Community - April 28 – Connect
Five•Ten•Thirty: First Annual San Diego Innovation Day
EDC’s Report to the Community
On April 8, EDC will unveil data on the region’s collective progress towards the 2030 Inclusive Growth goals and hear commitments from government, academia, and community leaders to increasing the number of quality jobs, skilled talent, and thriving households. 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