Another special San Diego summer
EDC investors, board members, and partners,
No matter what may be happening in the world around us, almost any day of the summer months in San Diego might lead you to believe that everything is perfect. And while we all know that perfection is largely unattainable, what is undeniable is that it (once again) feels like a very special summer in San Diego.
From the moment Pride flags are raised throughout our neighborhoods, and the San Diego Convention Center begins its heroic transformation into host, setting, and backdrop for Comic-Con International, the city’s streets truly come to life in July. Over the last 55 years, Comic-Con has grown to become a beloved international brand within the entertainment industry while remaining an anchor event for San Diego’s tourism engine. Meanwhile, San Diego’s Pride Parade/Week continues to attract more than 300,000 attendees and remains the largest annual civic event in the City of San Diego.
As August begins, we have seen San Diego nonprofit Curebound once again raise millions of dollars in its effort to “end cancer in our lifetimes” through its (growing) Curebound Cancer Challenge. Originally known as Padres Pedal the Cause, the event moved from its exciting venue at Petco Park to its new home on the scenic Torrey Pines Mesa. This past weekend, EDC team members joined tens of thousands of cyclists, walkers, and fundraisers as they made their way past the campuses of the very institutions responsible for the scientific research and breakthroughs that are keeping San Diego at the forefront of this global fight.
And whether the remainder of the summer sees you tuning in to the Padres pennant race, attending a concert with the San Diego Symphony at the Rady Shell, or enjoying time on San Diego’s 70+ miles of beaches and coastline, we hope that the warm days and nights ahead remain (near) perfect and special for you, your business, your friends, and your family.
We hope to see you soon at our:
- Summer Bash on August 14 for a night of networking with more than 300 innovators, live music, delicious bites and drinks, and a short keynote from Kate Therapeutics’ Kevin Forrest, in conversation with LYZZ Capital’s Court Turner.
- Inclusive Growth Roundtable on August 20 for a progress update on our region’s Quality Jobs Goal, and a roundtable discussion on equipping small businesses to compete.
With respect and admiration,
Mark
Mark Cafferty
President & CEO