Good News of the Week – June 4, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

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For the week of June 4, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

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.

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Good News of the Week – May 28, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of May 28, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

We’re hiring: Economic Development Manager (Life Sciences)

EDC is hiring an Economic Development Manager (Life Sciences) with five years of experience, knowledge of regional and state economies and industries, and preferred experience in the life sciences field.

This role will lead a strategic economic development framework to enable business attraction, retention, and expansion in San Diego’s life sciences industry.

Apply Now, or Help Us Spread the Word!

 


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – May 21, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of May 21, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

San Diego’s Data Bites: May 2021

Each month, EDC’s Research Bureau analyzes the California Employment Development Department’s employment data for the prior month. Presented by Meyers Nave, this month’s Data Bites cover April 2021, including unemployment fluctuations and continued gender inequity in the labor force.

Dig In

 


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – May 14, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of May 14, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

EDC’s Monthly Report: April 2021

With and through nearly 200 investors, EDC works to maximize San Diego’s prosperity. From supporting company expansion to connecting San Diego students to local career opportunities, here’s what EDC did in April 2021.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – May 7, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of May 7, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

We’re hiring: Investor Relations and Marketing Communications Manager

EDC is hiring an Investor Relations and Marketing Communications Manager with three years of experience, strong writing and communications skills, knowledge of Salesforce and marketing tools, and love of all things San Diego.

This role will facilitate investor engagement in EDC programs and initiatives through strategic outreach, communications, and events.

Apply by May 10, or Help Us Spread the Word!

 


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – April 30, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of April 30, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

WTCSD’s Global Brief: April 2021

Each month, World Trade Center San Diego—an affiliate of EDC—delivers the latest global news and updates straight to your inbox. Here’s what you need to know about San Diego’s global trade, investment, and engagement.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – April 23, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of April 23, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

Apply to host manufacturing interns—and we’ll pay for them!

Companies with <200 employees: We are providing 12 San Diego businesses with paid manufacturing interns from regional Preferred Providers of Manufacturing talent—at no charge to you.

Apply by April 28

 


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – April 16, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of April 16, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

Apply to host manufacturing interns—and we’ll pay for them!

EDC, San Diego Workforce Partnership, and other partners are excited to announce Advancing San Diego’s Preferred Providers of Manufacturing talent, recognized by industry for training the next generation of machinists and engineering technicians.

Companies with <200 employees: We are providing 12 San Diego businesses with paid manufacturing interns from these Preferred Providers—at no charge to you.

Apply by April 28

San Diego’s Data Bites: April 2021

Each month, EDC’s Research Bureau analyzes the California Employment Development Department’s employment data for the prior month. This month’s bites covers March 2021, including the 6.9 percent unemployment rate and what’s next for San Diego’s recovery.

Dig In


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – April 9, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of April 9, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

We’re hiring: Research Coordinator

Know someone who is familiar with public economic data sources and has strong statistical and analytical skills? EDC is hiring an entry-level Research Coordinator!

This role will provide specialized, logistical, and administrative support for team initiatives and organization-wide efforts, including collecting and analyzing data on San Diego’s economy.

Apply Now, or Help Us Spread the Word!


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – April 2, 2021

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week.

For the week of April 2, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re (virtually) attending:

Meet our Board

As we wrapped up Women’s History Month, we continued to introduce you to the women behind EDC—our fearless leaders, our board members, our executive committee, our guiding lights.

Meet Toni Atkins: Public servant and California Senate President Pro Tempore representing the 39th district, San Diego.

Meet Tonya Cross: Lawyer turned SVP, People and Corporate Operations at Lytx.

Meet Lisette Islas: EVP and Chief Impact Officer for MAAC and one of Mayor Todd Gloria’s Women of Distinction.


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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing