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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 1, 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 1, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

TPM: EDC’s talent framework

EDC’s Talent Initiatives team deploys the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) framework to reshape and develop the region’s talent pipeline. Seeking to address the talent shortage with an employer-led and data-driven approach, EDC runs various initiatives including the upcoming Verified Program Designation Day to showcase 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 – August 25, 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 August 25, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Verified Program Designation Day

EDC invites employers and community partners to join us 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 – August 18, 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 August 18, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Curebound Concert for Cures with Ed Sheeran

Join EDC and community partner Curebound for Concert for Cures with a performance by Ed Sheeran on October 20 at the Rady Shell. The funds raised at this premiere benefit concert will go directly to cancer research in San Diego.

For ELITE or VIP Tables, contact Shannon Gill at 619.314.5848 or shannon@curebound.org and mention EDC.

Get tickets here 

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 11, 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 August 11, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

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Last Call: EDC’s Summer Bash

Join us on August 16 for this year’s epic Summer Bash, keynoted by Vuori founder Joe Kudla and featuring live music, a silent auction, delicious food, and Nova Kombucha-exclusive drinks. Hosted at SD Tech by Alexandria in Sorrento Valley, all tickets and proceeds help us ‘sell’ San Diego to the world!

Get your August 16 tickets 

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 4, 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 August 4, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

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MetroConnect Spotlight: Solecta

Melinda Burn, vice president of strategic marketing for Oceanside-based MetroConnect VI finalist Solecta, spoke with us about the technologies and recent international growth it experienced during MetroConnect. Since joining the program, Solecta has been awarded a STEP grant, expanded its workforce globally, and increased revenue and brand recognition

Read more and apply now 

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Liz Muthoni
Liz Muthoni

Coordinator, Economic Development

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 28, 2023

By Bree Burris,

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 July 28, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

EDC’s Summer Bash celebration

Join us on August 16 for another epic Summer Bash, keynoted by Vuori founder Joe Kudla and featuring live music, an auction, delicious food, and Nova Kombucha-exclusive drinks (because no gathering is complete without watermelon mint kombucha). Hosted at SD Tech by Alexandria in Sorrento Valley, all tickets and proceeds help us ‘sell’ San Diego to the world!

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Kyle Winnick
Kyle Winnick

Coordinator, Marketing

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 21, 2023

By Bree Burris,

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 July 21, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Mayor Gloria, EDC lead site visits to key San Diego employers

EDC has collaborated with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and representatives from the City over the last few months on several site visits to the region’s leading defense innovators: General Atomics, General Dynamics NASSCO, and Cubic. The listening tours spotlighted the region’s need for accessible childcare, housing, and training to support the workforce of the future.

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Kyle Winnick
Kyle Winnick

Coordinator, Marketing

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 14, 2023

By Bree Burris,

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 July 14, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

San Diego’s demand for talent: Computing and engineering

Launched this week, Advancing San Diego’s latest Talent Demand Reports analyze the region’s talent pipeline for entry-level computing and engineering jobs. Leveraging insights from 13 companies that collectively employ more than 21,000 San Diegans, these reports serve as an industry guide for education providers on the skills students need to access quality, in-demand jobs across San Diego.

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Kyle Winnick
Kyle Winnick

Coordinator, Marketing

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 7, 2023

By Bree Burris,

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 July 7, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

Last call: Apply for the MetroConnect export accelerator program

San Diego SMEs: Applications for WTCSD’s export accelerator MetroConnect VII close on July 14. The new cohort of 15 businesses will be placed into one of three specialized tracks reflecting San Diego’s economic strengths—life sciences, strategic technology, and consumer goods. Together over the course of the year, the cohort will receive resources and partnerships, including a shot at up to $30,000, to increase international sales and support job growth here at home.

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Kyle Winnick
Kyle Winnick

Coordinator, Marketing

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 30, 2023

By Bree Burris,

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 June 30, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

MetroConnect Spotlight: Novo Brazil Brewing

World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) sat down with MetroConnect VI finalist Novo Brazil Brewing Co. owner and founder Tiago Carneiro to discuss the company’s products, international growth, and how MetroConnect deepened its local business connections.

Meet the company and learn how WTCSD can help your business grow internationally when you apply to join MetroConnect VII by July 14.

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Kyle Winnick
Kyle Winnick

Coordinator, Marketing