San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 23, 2023

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 23, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:

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EDC’s Summer Bash celebration

Join us for EDC’s Summer Bash on August 16, 2023. Together with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., we are throwing an epic party celebrating regional innovation with 300+ of our closest friends supporting the San Diego: Life. Changing. campaign. Enjoy a short program keynoted by Vuori founder Joe Kudla, delicious food and drinks, games and giveaways, and live music—all at the new SD Tech by Alexandria in Sorrento Valley..

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 16, 2023

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UC San Diego Extended Studies and ITJ partner following WTCSD program

In October 2022, UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies joined WTCSD’s Tijuana Tech Tour to experience the city’s tech expertise and learn about ITJ’s talent development and sourcing programs. Following the tour, UC San Diego and ITJ stood up a new partnership to strengthen professional development pathways for binational tech talent.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 9, 2023

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2023 Talent Demand Report Release

Join Advancing San Diego on Friday, June 23 for the release of the 2023 Talent Demand Report. This virtual EDC event will outline new talent data, highlight emerging skill needs, and provide the opportunity to connect with top local employers. Those who attend are looking to learn more about the region’s talent needs, curriculum development, or are interested in receiving Verified Program status for training programs.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 2, 2023

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Apply: MetroConnect export accelerator program

Applications are open for WTCSD’s export accelerator MetroConnect VII. 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 to increase international sales and support job growth here at home.

Applications close July 14.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 26, 2023

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San Diego’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot

Every quarter, EDC analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the economy and the region’s standing relative to the 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the country.

For Q1 2023, we report a decline in net absorption of office space, the strongest job growth in the state, and a drop in median home price.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 19, 2023

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Talent Flow Analysis released at the SHIP Regional Visioning event

In early April, EDC and its partners hosted the Shipbuilding Regional Industrialization Pilot (SHIP) Regional Visioning event at UC San Diego Park & Market to present defense talent flow findings and gather diverse industry, education, policy, and civic perspectives on critical priorities for the shipbuilding industrial base.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 12, 2023

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Six ways to return to the office by Cultura

EDC sat down with Anne Benge and Annie Cook, executives at design and furnishing company Cultura, to discuss how employers can promote a successful transition back to the office. In working with hundreds of employers, EDC investor Cultura has observed companies with successful Return to Office strategies do six things.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 5, 2023

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Last Call: MetroConnect PitchFest & World Trade Week Expo

Next week, May 11, join World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) and 300+ international business professionals from across Southern California for an international trade exhibition and network with top regional exporters, trade offices, and consulates. And don’t miss the MetroConnect VI pitch competition, where finalists from the latest round of our export assistance program will pitch for $25,000 grand prize award.

There is still time to apply to our next MetroConnect cohort! Apply before May 18 here.

Register here


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

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EDC’s Annual Dinner at Petco Park

EDC’s Annual Dinner is back on Thursday, June 1! We are excited to again gather more than 900 business and community leaders to celebrate our region and organization. Before time on the field and dinner in Gallagher Square, we’ll hear briefly from our Board Chair Jennie Brooks, SVP of Booz Allen Hamilton, and EDC’s President and CEO Mark Cafferty as they share their vision for San Diego’s inclusive economic growth.

Early Bird tickets available through May 5


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

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Need talent? Paid interns available

If you are in need of talent, there are paid interns available this summer through Advancing San Diego. We are recruiting local companies, in partnership with STEAM-to-Careers and the Border Region Inclusive Talent Pipeline Collaborative, to provide work-based learning opportunities for San Diego’s students at no cost to you.

Apply by April 25


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