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For the week of June 4, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:
- Viasat to bring internet service to Nigeria
- WowYow attracts investors from GoFundMe, Launch Factory
- BAE Systems wins $165M U.S. Navy contract
- New park president of SeaWorld and Aquatica San Diego focused on recovery, hiring
- San Diego Zoo opens two new interactive habitats
- North County’s Stone Brewing adds new chefs to bolster world-inspired cuisine
- IQHQ, Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. developments reflect nationwide demand for life sciences space
- San Diego’s Mitek Systems acquires biometrics startup to combat fraud
- Oliver Space expands to San Diego, offers new options for home furnishings
…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:
- June 7 – WTC San Diego, SBDC Export Specialty Center
EXIM Bank: Financing Your Global Expansion - June 16 – West Health, Gallup
Business Speaks: The Future of Employer-Sponsored Insurance - June 17 – WTC San Diego
Global Competitiveness Council – Q2 2021 - June 24 – EDC, CCOE, Booz Allen Hamilton
Securing the Future: AI and San Diego’s Cyber Industry
San Diego’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot: Q1 2021
Every quarter, EDC analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the regional economy through trends in employment, housing, and investment. This month: Home prices and VC are up, and office space is here to stay.
Additional resources:
- Find more COVID-19 business information and resources at EDC’s COVID-19 page
- Find North County information at Innovate78’s COVID-19 page