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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – November 10, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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. GNOTW is sponsored by Manpower San Diego.

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For the week of November 10, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Reaching Tomorrow’s Talent: Verified Programs Designation Day

Last call: Join EDC and Dr. David Miyashiro, award-winning education leader and Cajon Valley Union School District superintendent, to learn about local programs training computing and engineering talent. We’ll hear from talent acquisition and DEI leaders at ResMed, Qualcomm, Sony Electronics, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – November 3, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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. GNOTW is sponsored by Manpower San Diego.

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For the week of November 3, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Study: Economic impact of San Diego’s RNA cluster

RNA therapeutics innovation is a key part of the region’s Life Sciences ecosystem and broader economy, supporting more than 11,000 jobs and sitting at the intersection of R&D, manufacturing, trade, and healthcare. Explore the impact of San Diego’s $6 billion RNA cluster in EDC’s new study with 1STRAND.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – October 27, 2023

By Kyle Winnick,

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. GNOTW is sponsored by Manpower San Diego.

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For the week of October 27, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Reaching Tomorrow’s Talent: Verified Program Designation Day

November 15: Join EDC and Dr. David Miyashiro, award-winning education leader and Cajon Valley Union School District superintendent, to learn about local programs training emerging computing and engineering talent and hear from talent acquisition and DEI leaders at ResMed, Qualcomm, Sony Electronics, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – October 20, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 October 20, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

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A note from Mark: Implementing actionable insights

From analyzing San Diego’s growing AI, cybersecurity, and RNA clusters to building tools that empower our partners to collaborate toward a more inclusive San Diego, EDC’s Research Bureau continues to help regional partners understand San Diego’s evolving needs and challenges. EDC’s President and CEO Mark Cafferty shares what’s on the horizon—and how you can get involved.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – October 13, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 October 13, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

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EDC Inclusive Growth Webinar

Join EDC and County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas on October 17 as we share the findings from the Inclusive Growth Progress Report for 2023, which measures how the region is tracking toward our 2030 goals. Before a Q&A, EDC will spotlight ways employers and community leaders can advance inclusion across the San Diego region.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – October 6, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 October 6, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Reaching Tomorrow’s Talent: Verified Program Designation Day

EDC invites employers and community partners to join in the selection of Verified Programs on November 15 at UC San Diego Park & Market. San Diego companies in the Computing and Engineering fields will have the opportunity to learn about local education and training programs preparing the next generation of talent.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 29, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 September 29, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

EDC Inclusive Growth Webinar

Join EDC and County Supervisor Nora Vargas on October 17 as we share the findings from the Inclusive Growth Progress Report for 2023, which measures how the region is tracking toward our 2030 goals. Before a Q&A, EDC will spotlight ways employers and community leaders can advance inclusion across the San Diego region.

Register Here

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 22, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 September 22, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

EDC Research: Understanding San Diego’s labor trends

At the end of 2022, San Diego’s unemployment rate was three percent, coming back to pre-pandemic level after peaking at 13.9 percent. However, the unemployment rate in Q2 2023 slightly rose to four percent with data showing a decline in the total labor force caused by remote work trends, rising cost of living, and limited talent supply. EDC takes a closer look at the data behind the Economic Snapshot here.

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 15, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 September 15, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Last call: Grow international sales with MetroConnect

World Trade Center San Diego’s MetroConnect accelerator equips sets of 15 San Diego companies with the resources and partners needed to increase international sales. Participating companies receive a $5,000 export grant, expert advising, and the chance to win a $25,000 Grand Prize.

Apply by Sept. 20

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 8, 2023

By Liz Muthoni,

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 September 8, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Apply by Sept. 20: MetroConnect

Using a cohort-based model, World Trade Center San Diego’s MetroConnect accelerator equips sets of 15 San Diego companies with the resources and partners needed to increase international sales. To date, the program has assisted 95 San Diego companies in turning export grants into $97 million in new international sales, 543 new international contracts, and 32 new offices around the world. Cohort members receive a $5,000 export grant, expert advising, and the chance to win the $25,000 Grand Prize.

Apply to Cohort VII Here

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development