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For the week of March 25, 2022, here’s what we’re reading:
- Qualcomm invests $100M in the metaverse
- UC San Diego Park & Market to support San Diego’s inclusive growth goals
- MAAC building an affordable housing project in National City
- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Helix team up to accelerate COVID-19 variant identification
- Tech Coast Angels–San Diego rebrands to NuFund Venture Group
- Petco becomes first pet retailer awarded coveted American Humane Certified seal
- Exact Sciences opens new R&D and product development facility in Torrey Pines
- March Madness brings economic boost to San Diego businesses
…and here are some events and opportunities to consider:
- Apply by March 28 – GO-Biz
California Competes Tax Credit - March 29 – We The Plug
Entrepreneur Strategy Deep Dive - April 14 – UC San Diego
Hire new grads: Virtual Spring Career Fair – All Majors - 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. Join us for 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