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For the week of March 18, 2022, here’s what we’re reading:
- U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems $125.5M contract
- NIH launches HIV vaccine clinical trial using mRNA sequences from Scripps Research Institute
- San Diego Wave names Kaiser Permanente as Health Partner
- San Diego: Life. Changing.: Life in Point Loma
- Illumina launches new genomic profiling test for cancer in Europe
- NASA to test Space Launch System, powered by Northrop Grumman
- Brookfield Properties revamps its Downtown San Diego East Village headquarters
- Element Biosciences launches AVITI system to democratize access to genomics
- Oceanside to open first water reuse project in San Diego County
- University of San Diego continues test-free admissions policy
…and here are some events and opportunities to consider:
- March 24 – San Diego Promise Zone
Promote your open roles: Virtual Job Fair - 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
WTCSD Case Study: SIDUS Solutions
Before COVID-19, San Diego defense and energy security company SIDUS Solutions derived 15 percent of its revenue from exports. But when trade shows were canceled amid the pandemic, SIDUS needed to find other ways to strengthen its brand overseas. World Trade Center San Diego’s MetroConnect program helped the company connect with international customers and retain revenue.
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