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For the week of February 20, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- San Diego County’s GDP reaches $267B
- SAN records busiest year ever in 2025
- El Cajon, San Diego facilities to support RTX’s $230.6M US military contract
- San Diego Foundation announces nearly $2M in Unity Fund grants for basic needs
- Viasat launches next-gen uncrewed aerial vehicle network to meet fast-changing government contracts
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Birch Aquarium lead first-ever efforts to conserve sunflower sea star
- Wakeland cuts the ribbon on $48.5M affordable housing development in Vista
- ArkusNexus boosts cross-border economy with nearshore software development staffing
- San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence, Athena partner for AI Academy
- La Jolla Cove crowned best beach in the US by TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Feb. 25—EDC
Inclusive Growth Thriving Households Roundtable: Affordability update and employer working group - Mar. 9—WTCSD, Consulate General of Japan
San Diego-Japan Business Forum
From our partners:
- Feb. 26—Classroom for the Future Foundation
College and Career Pathways Summit | Use code BIZ75 - Apply by Mar. 6—San Diego Community Power, San Diego Foundation
Community Clean Energy Grants - Mar. 10-12—Kyoto Prize Symposium Organization
25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium - May. 7—San Diego North Economic Development Council
North County Economic Summit
From statewide leadership to regional execution: San Diego’s role in fusion’s next chapter
With North America’s largest tokamak reactor in Poway, key contributions to international fusion project ITER, and top-tier technical talent, San Diego’s opportunity for successful fusion commercialization is undeniable. With statewide momentum and investment potential, our region has a chance to double down and capture the full economic benefit of fusion’s next chapter.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications