San Diego’s Good News of the Week – October 15, 2021

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For the week of October 15, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some opportunities we’re watching:

Applications open: small business export accelerator

Now open through November 15, World Trade Center San Diego is accepting applications for 15 SBA-designated small businesses to participate in year six of its flagship export assistance program, MetroConnect. Presented by JPMorgan Chase and Procopio, the program provides businesses with a $5,000 private-sector funded export assistance grant, access to SystranPRO machine translation software, the chance to win a $25,000 grand prize, and more.

Apply by November 15

Advancing San Diego: Career Exploration Day

Hiring interns or entry-level employees? Join Advancing San Diego’s Career Exploration Day on November 18 for a day of networking and hiring local talent. Virtual recruitment booths allow employers to share digital collateral, showcase company culture, post current job openings, communicate with students via chat box, and conduct on-the-spot interviews via Zoom. Companies <100 are invited to host a virtual recruitment booth at no cost.

Register Now


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