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For the week of May 5, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:
- Viasat launches first of three satellites for in-air wifi
- General Atomics delivers spacecraft simulator in support of NASA program
- Northrop Grumman develops singular system for battle command systems
- SDBJ: EDC wraps AI report series with focus on Smart Cities
- Aya Healthcare, Manpower named in Forbes’ 2023 Best Recruiting and Staffing Firms
- MetroConnect alum Dr. Bronner’s announces recipients of international activism initiative
- Cooler Heads’ device helps cancer patients keep their hair
- SANDAG, NCTD receive $100M grant for Del Mar bridge replacement
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- May 8 – WTCSD, SBDC
Creating an Export Plan Workshop - June 1 – EDC
EDC’s Annual Dinner - Opportunity – EDC, Advancing San Diego
Apply: Host summer engineering and computing interns - May 16 – Cyber Center of Excellence
San Diego Cybersecurity Awareness Program - May 23-25 – Jones Inclusive
Human Resources Professionals Leadership Intensive
Last Call: MetroConnect PitchFest & World Trade Week Expo
Next week, May 11, join World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) and 300+ international business professionals from across Southern California for an international trade exhibition and network with top regional exporters, trade offices, and consulates. And don’t miss the MetroConnect VI pitch competition, where finalists from the latest round of our export assistance program will pitch for $25,000 grand prize award.
There is still time to apply to our next MetroConnect cohort! Apply before May 18 here.