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Good News of the Week – August 7, 2020

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 August 7, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Meet Advancing San Diego’s Preferred Providers of engineering talent

We’re pleased to announce Advancing San Diego’s Preferred Providers of engineering talent – five local employer-recognized educational programs that are effectively training San Diego’s next generation of engineers. Local small companies may now apply to host engineering interns from Preferred Provider programs, and we’ll pay for them. Learn More and Apply.

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 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 – July 31, 2020

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 July 31, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Now hiring: EDC interns

We are a passionate 20+ member team committed to supporting inclusive economic growth in San Diego, and are especially interested in applicants interested in economic development, marketing, or accounting to join us in this important work. Interns must be able to work remotely, have access to a computer, and above all, be motivated and eager to learn. Apply Now.

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 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.

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 – July 24, 2020

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 July 24, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

San Diego’s Economic Pulse: July 2020

While June’s employment report revealed solid monthly job gains and a local unemployment rate of 13.9 percent, San Diego’s economy will likely face more job losses in the coming months as businesses face renewed state-mandated closures to retail and dine-in establishments. Read More in the Economic Pulse.

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 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.

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 – July 17, 2020

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 July 17, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Case study: BD remains operational amid COVID-19

To help clarify guidelines and confirm BD an essential business, EDC was able to tap into its extensive economic development network in California. Through a connection shepherded by EDC, BD received written clarity that it was an essential business – providing the company with the necessary documentation from the San Jose Mayor and a County Supervisor to assure their workforce could safely and effectively return to work. Through these efforts, EDC was able to lay that groundwork to ensure that there was no disruption in its San Diego operations, as well. 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:

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 – July 10, 2020

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 July 10, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

Economy in crisis: Another round of uncertainty

The U.S. job market took another big step forward in June, adding a better than expected 4.8 million payroll jobs. While, in June, San Diego may have recovered as many as 45,000 of the jobs lost to COVID-19, persistently high continuing UI claims in California, fresh business closures, and a shift in unemployment from temporary to permanent significantly cloud the near-term outlook.

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:

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 – July 2, 2020

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 July 2, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

COVID-19 Survey Results: Anticipated impacts become reality

In March, we deployed a survey to assess the immediate economic impacts and evolving business sentiment in the wake of COVID-19. To assess changes over time, we deployed a follow-up survey with local partners.

Three trends stood out based on what employers told us:

  • Anticipated revenue declines and staff reductions confirmed by businesses.
  • Minority owned businesses are hardest hit but may lead recovery.
  • Telework is here to stay.

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:

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 – June 26, 2020

By Heather Dewis,

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 26, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

 

Economy in Crisis: Retail likely to rebound in June

In May 2020, the region recovered 18,200 jobs, and many shops reopened their doors to customers in June with modified social distancing protocols in place. If San Diego follows May’s record 17.7 percent jump in U.S. retail sales, it’s not unreasonable to assume a similar bounce back could emerge locally in June. 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:

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 – June 19, 2020

By Heather Dewis,

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 19, 2020, here’s what we’re reading:

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

World Trade Center San Diego: MetroConnect announces fifth cohort

15 companies have been selected to participate in MetroConnect V, the fifth iteration of WTC San Diego’s international sales accelerator program, underwritten by Procopio and JPMorgan Chase & Co. From community-owned health and genomic data platform LunaPBC to California’s very first employee-owned brewery Modern Times, the MetroConnect V companies represent a diverse cross section of San Diego’s innovation economy. 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:

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 – June 12, 2020

By Heather Dewis,

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:

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 – June 5, 2020

By Heather Dewis,

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:

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