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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 March 20, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• San Diego community leaders launch COVID-19 Community Response Fund
• Thermo Fisher ships first COVID-19 tests
• UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering ranks #9 in U.S.
• Inovio Pharamaceuticals fast-tracks human trials for COVID-19 vaccine
• Dr. Bronner’s donates hand sanitizer and soap to Vista’s Public Safety Team
• Hologic, Quidel get emergency approval to produce COVID-19 tests
• Four San Diego companies on the forefront of the COVID-19 battle

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:

• Fill out our Business Impact Survey
• Find information at EDC’s COVID-19 page
• Find North County information at Innovate 78’s COVID-19 page
• Apply for disaster loan assistance
• Find additional guidance from the CDC

For individuals:

• Donate to the Community Response Fund
• Find additional guidance from the CDC

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Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

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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 February 28, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• Biological Dynamics nets $1M from Gates Foundation to fight tuberculosis
• Red Door Interactive to build HQ in Sherman Heights
• UC San Diego Health launches drone transport program with UPS, Matternet
• Takeda Pharmaceuticals buys San Diego-based PvP Biologics for up to $330M
• San Diego International Airport serves 25 million passengers in 2019
• BlueNalu raises $20M to build ‘mini-factory’
• San Diego’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot – Q4 2019

…and here’s a look at upcoming events we’re attending:

• EDC’s Annual Dinner – June 11
• Women in STEM – March 8 & 10
• Startup78: How Startups Scale – March 19

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

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Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

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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 February 21, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• Wiliot gets $20M for Bluetooth tracking tech
• San Diego State University hires first tribal liaison
• Albuquerque tech startup expands to San Diego
• Neuropore Therapies receives $500,000 grant from The ALS Association
• Investor Spotlight: Hines

…and here’s a look at upcoming events we’re attending:

• EDC’s Annual Dinner – June 11
• Women in STEM – March 8 & 10
• Future of Individualized Medicine – March 12-13
• Startup78: How Startups Scale – March 19

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

Manager, Marketing

Email

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 February 14, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• Biotechs in San Diego join race to combat coronavirus
• AIS Technology Services Becomes NFINIT
• San Diego County to receive $750,000 for dementia studies, programs
• Lyft opens ‘pit stop’ driver center in San Diego following $100M investment
• Six UCSD scientists named Sloan Research Fellows

…and here’s a look at upcoming events we’re attending:

• EDC’s Annual Dinner – June 11
• Behind the Brands – February 20 (use code EDC for $15 off your ticket)
• Ocean Optimism – Art Interpreting Science – through February 21
• GPS Civic Leadership Academy – February 27
• Startup78: How Startups Scale – March 19

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Heather Dewis

Manager, Marketing

Email

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 January 31, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• Scripps Research receives $50 million grant
• Viasat wins $90 million US Air Force contract
• Two San Diego startups accepted into prestigious accelerator program
• San Diego State Aztec basketball break new school record, remain undefeated
• Inovio Pharmaceuticals wins $9 million grant to develop coronavirus vaccine

…and, here’s a look at upcoming events we’re attending:

• Ocean Optimism: Art Interpreting Science – happening now through February 2020

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

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 January 24, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• Just Say No to Winter makes a cool comeback
• San Diego finishes 2019 with 2.8 percent unemployment
• Microsoft: Carbon negative by 2030
• Navy, SANDAG sign initial agreement for NAVWAR Transit Hub
• Tyra Biosciences raises $50 million

…and, there’s still time to apply! Applications for MetroConnect V close on Friday, January 31.

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.

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 January 17, 2020, here’s a look at what we’re reading:

• San Diego Tourism Authority appoints new president and CEO
• New reports highlight importance of childcare for a thriving San Diego
• Encube Ethicals acquires Tioga Research
• Biotech startup aims to mimic exercise and fasting with a pill, raises $85M
• Oska Wellness donates devices to animal hospitals in Australia

…and, here’s a look at upcoming events we’re attending:

• Women’s Forum: Diversity in the Workplace – January 25
• Now open: Applications for MetroConnect V – Deadline is on January 31

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.