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For the week of May 26, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:
- General Dynamics NASSCO awarded $736M Navy contract modification
- Salk Institute inks agreement with drug discovery incubator
- MetroConnect alum Bitchin’ Sauce receives multiple awards
- UC San Diego researchers test cancer drugs in low earth orbit
- Port of San Diego recognizes workforce for National Public Works Week
- Bristol Myers Squibb sponsors Biocom California’s Generation STEAM festival
- Seaworld, San Diego Zoo debut new summer attractions
- Palomar College joins national workforce diversity training programm
- Trestle Biotherapeutics joins program devoted to bioengineering organ tissue
- Zoox electric robotaxis coming to San Diego
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- June 1 – EDC
Last Call: EDC’s Annual Dinner - June 23 – Advancing San Diego, EDC
2023 Talent Demand Report Release - July 11 – WTCSD
US to Anywhere: eCommerce Growth Webinar - Deadline extended: July 14 – WTCSD
Apply: MetroConnect export accelerator program - June 25 – Jones Inclusive
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San Diego’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot
Every quarter, EDC analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the economy and the region’s standing relative to the 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the country.
For Q1 2023, we report a decline in net absorption of office space, the strongest job growth in the state, and a drop in median home price.
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