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For the week of September 29, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:
- 1Strand, EDC launch RNA cluster economic impact report
- City of Chula Vista breaks ground on phase one of UniverCity
- Wexford, UCSD partner on Science Research Park
- MAAC raises early childhood educator pay rates to address region’s childcare gap
- San Diego, Imperial Valley community colleges have a $10B regional economic impact
- RayzeBio secures $358M in Initial Public Offering
- Actio raises $53M Series A
- Tentarix raises $35M Series B after inking $66M deal with Gilead
- Carlsbad-based Smartville awarded $10M from Department of Energy
- TeachMe.To receives $2M funding for sports coaching platform expansion
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Oct. 3–CCOE,EDC
Release: San Diego’s Cybersecurity Economic Impact Study - Nov. 15–EDC
Reaching Tomorrow’s Talent: Verified Program Designation Day - Oct. 5–Tijuana EDC
Borderless Business Congress | Discount code:SDFriend2023 - Oct. 9-Dec.11–Port of San Diego
Workshop Series: How to do Business with the Port - Oct. 11-13–California Forward
California Economic Summit | Discount code:CAFWDCSN2023 - Oct. 24-25–PurposePoint, WD-40
The Culture Forum
EDC Inclusive Growth Webinar
Join EDC and County Supervisor Nora Vargas on October 17 as we share the findings from the Inclusive Growth Progress Report for 2023, which measures how the region is tracking toward our 2030 goals. Before a Q&A, EDC will spotlight ways employers and community leaders can advance inclusion across the San Diego region.
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Liz Muthoni
Coordinator, Economic Development