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For the week of November 22, 2024, here’s what we’re reading:
- Swiss drugmaker Novartis acquires Kate Therapeutics for $1.1B
- University of San Diego celebrates 75th anniversary and $75M record donation for STEM programs
- Dexcom announces OURA partnership, $75M Series D funding
- Prebys Foundation, County to fund local art and cultural projects with $500K in grants
- San Diego FC announces multi-year partnerships with Sycuan Casino Resort
- UC San Diego lands $8M NIDA grant for genetic substance use research
- City of San Diego employees to receive discounted higher education at National University, UC San Diego, more
- Oceanside’s “The Great American Baking Show” winner to open Umu Bakehouse in Vista
- San Marcos plant-based protein manufacturer Plantible Foods raises $30M Series B
- Condé Nast Traveler ranks San Diego #2 best city in the US
…and here are some events and opportunities:
From our partners:
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Discounted terminal Parking Plaza 1 & 2 – Use code: HOLIDAYS - Dec. 2—Startup San Diego
Networking & Expert Panel - Dec. 6, 7—National University
Business LaunchPad - Deadline Dec. 13—County of San Diego, East County EDC
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Case Study: EDC quantified economic impact of San Diego’s ship repair industry
EDC’s Research Bureau conducted an economic impact report for The Port of San Diego’s Ship Repair Association, quantifying the economic impact of the region’s ship building industry. Through Master Ship Repair and Agreement of Boat Repair surveying and other research, the report revealed that shipbuilding supports more than 15,000 jobs locally.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications