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Good News of the Week – March 26, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 March 26, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

San Diego’s Changing Business Landscape: The next normal is here

EDC is excited to kick-off our Changing Business Landscape Series, which will be published bi-monthly in the San Diego Business Journal and on our blog. In this edition, learn how:

  • Everything is different, yet the future is bright.
  • Remote working is no longer a perk or competitive advantage—it’s the standard.
  • Long commutes have been replaced by a blurring of work-life boundaries.

Plus: Share your insight in EDC’s ongoing Business Landscape survey.

Read More

San Diego’s Data Bites: March 2021

EDC is excited to unveil a fresh take on our long-standing Economic Pulse. The same intel, with a new ‘taste’: Welcome to San Diego’s Data Bites!

This month’s bites covers February 2021, including the month’s unemployment rate of 7.2 percent.

Eat Up!

Meet our Board: Sunny Cooke, Ph.D. and Laura Garrett

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to the women behind EDC.

Meet Laura Garrett: SVP of Human Resources at TaylorMade Golf, and a Midwesterner turned San Diegan who reminds us to never stop dreaming of what we might be when we grow up.

Meet Sunny Cooke, Ph.D: President and superintendent of Mira Costa College, EDC Board member, and an inspiration for women and immigrants in STEM.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – March 19, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 March 19, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Meet our Board: Jennie Brooks

“We stand on the shoulders of giants—women who established their seat in the Board room, in the cockpit, in the laboratory, and in the halls of Congress.”

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to the women behind EDC. Learn about a trailblazer in the defense and artificial intelligence spheres and the vice chair of EDC’s Board.

Meet Jennie Brooks

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – March 12, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 March 12, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Meet our Board: Janice Brown

“[EDC is] community; it’s family; it’s given me oh so much more than I have given it. I recognize that being the EDC Chair enhanced my profile in this region, but more than anything, it taught me to be myself and to connect authentically.”

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to the women behind EDC. Learn about entrepreneur, visionary, and only the second woman to lead EDC’s board.

Meet Janice Brown

San Diego’s Data Bites: March 2021

EDC is excited to unveil a fresh take on our long-standing Economic Pulse. The same intel, with a new ‘taste’: Welcome to San Diego’s Data Bites!

This month’s bites covers January 2021 data, including an 8.1 percent unemployment rate and additional job losses after an atypical December, likely reflecting the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

Chow Down

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – March 5, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 March 5, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

California Competes Tax Credits open March 8

Businesses growing in the state of California over the next five years, or considering leaving California: Apply by March 29 for a significant tax credit to offset your state income tax liability.

Awards are based on a number of factors, including:

  • Number of jobs created or retained in California
  • Capital investments in California over the next five years
  • Overall economic benefit to the state and its people
  • Commitment to remaining in California

Help My Business Apply

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – February 26, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 February 26, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Advancing San Diego Company Spotlight: ALD Technical Solutions

Through Advancing San Diego, EDC provides San Diego-based small businesses with paid interns in high-demand fields. We sat down with Dr. Davoud Zamani, Technical Director at ALD Technical Solutions, to learn about the company’s experience hosting engineering interns. Read More

San Diego business resources:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in San Diego. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance.

For businesses:

For individuals:

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – February 19, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 February 19, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Meet the Advancing San Diego companies hosting business interns

Through Advancing San Diego, EDC provides San Diego-based small businesses with paid interns in high-demand fields. Now, we’re excited to announce the 15 companies and non-profits selected to host business interns starting this spring. Meet the Companies

San Diego business resources:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in San Diego. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance.

For businesses:

For individuals:

Be in the know – sign up below to receive future editions of GNOTW.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – February 12, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 February 12, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Resources and relief for manufacturers

Our region is home to a vibrant manufacturing cluster that spans across many industries, from defense to craft brewing. EDC has partnered with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting to help San Diego regional manufacturers identify and connect to key resources and relief.

Get Specialized Assistance

San Diego business resources:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in San Diego. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance.

For businesses:

For individuals:

Be in the know – sign up below to receive future editions of GNOTW.

Want to submit your event or news update to our weekly newsletter? Contact us for more information.

Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – February 5, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 February 5, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

EDC study: Big buyers can shop local to support more inclusive economy

According to EDC’s latest study, 14 large regional employers surveyed spend more than $9.9 billion each year on a range of goods and services, but only about $247 million of this reported spend can be traced back to San Diego’s small and diverse businesses.

In case you missed it, EDC recently convened regional industry leaders from SDG&E, NAVFAC Southwest, and Kaiser Permanente San Diego to discuss their efforts to redirect purchasing toward local, small, and diverse businesses.

Watch the Discussion

San Diego business resources:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in San Diego. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance.

For businesses:

For individuals:

Be in the know – sign up below to receive future editions of GNOTW.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – January 29, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 January 29, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Advancing San Diego software internship program leads to full-time positions

Small tech companies in San Diego often face barriers connecting with and hiring local talent. Through Advancing San Diego’s internship program, software companies Perspectium, Deckard Technologies, and WithHealth received fully subsidized interns from top, local education programs. And best of all: they hired five interns as full-time employees.

Learn More

San Diego business resources:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in San Diego. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance.

For businesses:

For individuals:

Be in the know – sign up below to receive future editions of GNOTW.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – January 22, 2021

By Heather Dewis,

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 January 22, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:

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

San Diego’s Economic Pulse: January 2021

This edition of San Diego’s Economic Pulse covers December 2020 and reflects some effects of the pandemic on the labor market. In December 2020:

  • San Diego lost 5,300 jobs—atypical during the holiday season.
  • The unemployment rate jumped to 8.0 percent, up from 6.6 percent in November.
  • San Diego’s “K-shaped” recovery will exacerbate longstanding structural problems in the economy, making the case for an inclusive growth strategy even stronger.

Explore the Interactive Report

San Diego business resources:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in San Diego. We have also compiled additional resources for businesses and individuals seeking additional guidance.

For businesses:

For individuals:

Be in the know – sign up below to receive future editions of GNOTW.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing