Good News of the Week – June 12, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 June 12, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

EDC welcomes Julian Parra as new board chair

San Diego is working to recover from a global pandemic and faces systemic race and equity issues that plague all metropolitan economies. To continue driving inclusive growth efforts forward, Julian Parra resumed the role of EDC board chair, after the successful and inspiring tenure of outgoing chair Janice Brown. Read more.

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – June 5, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 June 5, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Black lives matter: our commitment to San Diego

In light of the pain that the US has been facing, we must do better as a region and as a nation. The current and historical racial realities, compounded with the impacts of COVID-19 disproportionately affecting lower-income San Diegans, means we must do everything in our power to make sure we get this post-pandemic recovery right.

If you are a Black entrepreneur or business owner in San Diego and we can help connect you to resources, programs, or other assistance, please contact us here.

Read more

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – May 29, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 29, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Last call: Advancing San Diego

Engineering education and training programs: apply by June 1 for the designation of Preferred Provider by Advancing San Diego.

Preferred Provider institutions will gain access to:

  • Paid internships for students at small companies and referrals to opportunities at larger companies
  • Work-based learning opportunities for students including networking events, and career and internship fairs
  • Annual briefings on talent demand alongside local employers

Apply now

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – May 22, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 22, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Reopening San Diego’s small businesses

Small businesses account for 98 percent of San Diego companies – and we’re committed to giving them the tools to succeed for when they’re ready to reopen. We’ve developed step-by-step reopening guides to provide retail establishments, restaurants and bars, and other small businesses with information on current regulations, safety protocol, and recommended business adaptations. Download your free guide.

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – May 15, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 15, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Economy in Crisis series

Incoming data confirmed what most of us already knew: The U.S. economy lost a record number of jobs in April. While San Diego’s employment numbers will likely mirror this trend, the coming recovery presents an opportunity to establish programs that support more equitable growth for all in San Diego. Read more.

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – May 8, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 8, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Apply now: Advancing San Diego

Engineering education and training programs: apply by June 1 for the designation of Preferred Provider by Advancing San Diego.

Preferred Provider institutions will gain access to:

  • Internships for students at small companies and referrals to opportunities at larger companies
  • Work-based learning opportunities for students including networking events, and career and internship fairs
  • Annual briefings on talent demand alongside local employers

Apply now.

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – May 1, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 1, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Join us: San Diego science & the global pandemic

Join us for a virtual panel to learn about the role of San Diego science in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The best part? This panel is for everyone. Whether you’re a rocket scientist or you failed your freshman year biology class, our expert panelists will break down the science for the non-scientists (like us) and answer all of the COVID-19 questions you’ve been Googling. Read More & Register.

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – April 24, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 24, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re attending:

COVID-19 & San Diego:

Amidst everything happening in the world, we need a reminder that there’s plenty of ‘Good News’ to go around in SD. 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 – April 17, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 17, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re attending:

COVID-19 & San Diego:

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

For businesses:

For individuals:

Assessing the impact of COVID-19:

COVID-19 Survey Results: Impacts are vast, amidst signs of resiliency
This is the latest of our assessments about the evolving economic impact of COVID-19 on San Diego. This week’s key takeaways: impacts are vast, but small businesses are embracing remote work and firms are still hiring. Read more.

San Diego’s Economic Pulse: April 2020
Each month the California Employment Development Department (EDD) releases employment data for the prior month. This analysis covers March 2020 and reflects some—but not all—of the early effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the labor market. Read more.

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Good News of the Week – April 10, 2020

Every Friday, ‘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 10, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

…and here are the events we’re attending:

COVID-19 & San Diego:

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

For businesses:

For individuals:

COVID-19 Survey Results: Impacts are vast, amidst signs of resiliency
This is the latest of our assessments about the evolving economic impact of COVID-19 on San Diego. This week’s key takeaways: impacts are vast, but small businesses are embracing remote work and firms are still hiring. Read more.

 

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Heather Dewis
Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing