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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 8, 2026

By Mira Paranjape,

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.

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For the week of May 8, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Hire summer interns through Advancing San Diego

Looking to hire a summer intern and support local talent? Recruit straight from Advancing San Diego’s vetted, local intern pool! A donation to our 501(c)(3) gives you access to the region’s best and brightest students, and helps us maximize the number of #AdvancingSD interns we can connect to impactful work and learning experiences across San Diego.

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Enya Castañeda
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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 1, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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.

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Join us: Invest in San Diego Breakfast

Kick off BIO 2026 on June 22 with breakfast and conversation hosted by World Trade Center San Diego and partners, spotlighting San Diego’s world‑class life sciences ecosystem. Hear directly from industry and public leaders on why global life sciences innovators choose San Diego—and what gives the region a competitive edge.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 24, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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.

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Investor Spotlight: Cross Border Xpress

An expanded arrivals area, on-site hotel, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and much more is coming to Cross Border Xpress (CBX). After a decade of impact supporting more than 30 million passengers in the Cali Baja region, CBX’s long-term vision is something all San Diegans can look forward to.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 17, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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.

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Meet our Life Changing  Award honoree

Building a career defined by both visionary leadership in tourism and economic development, as well as transformative advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, we are proud to recognize Robert Gleason, president and CEO of Evans Hotels, with our 2026 Life Changing Award. Join us to celebrate at EDC’s Annual Dinner on June 4 at Petco Park!

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 10, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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.

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A note from Mark: San Diego’s progress to Inclusive Growth

Following the release of EDC’s 2030 Inclusive Growth Goals: 2025 Progress Update, we know that the region is reaching a challenging inflection point. EDC’s CEO Mark Cafferty reflects, “Simply put, our progress is not outpacing our problems. And that isn’t something to run from or ignore—but rather something to face and resolve.”

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A note from Mark: San Diego’s progress to Inclusive Growth

By Mark Cafferty,

Dear EDC Investors and partners,

I hope this message finds you well as we close out the first quarter of 2026. It was a shaky and unpredictable quarter for the region and the nation in so many ways. Yet through it all, our team at EDC continues to draw great inspiration from all of you as you stay committed to the success of your companies and to the health of the communities around you.

We know through our own research and data that important elements of San Diego’s economy are competitive and growing. However, we also know that we are facing a challenging inflection point: Our current growth is running parallel to the region’s persistently high cost of living, wide income gaps, and the ability for all San Diegans to live comfortably and thrive.

Simply put, our progress is not outpacing our problems. And that isn’t something to run from or ignore—but rather something to face and resolve.

As San Diego continues to see some gains toward its 2030 Inclusive Growth goals—increasing quality jobs within small businesses, increasing post-secondary education completions, and enabling more thriving households—our long-term success relies on both economic and inclusive growth. Still, and always. Without focusing on both, we risk losing talent to more accessible regions, constraining local spending, corroding our robust innovation economy, and stalling our (global) competitiveness for the future.

I invite you to explore our recently released 2030 Inclusive Growth Progress Report. The results are mixed, but the path remains clear. Every challenge presents us with an opportunity, and every opportunity puts us one step closer to a prosperous and sustainable future for our region.

With gratitude and respect,

Mark Cafferty
President & CEO
San Diego Regional EDC

2025 Inclusive Growth Update

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 3, 2026

By Mira Paranjape,

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.

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EDC, SDTA, Convention Center secured TED’s flagship conference move to San Diego

With support from EDC, San Diego Tourism Authority, and the San Diego Convention Center, TED selected San Diego as the new home of its annual flagship conference. Slated to begin in 2027, the multi-year conference will have significant impacts on the region, with an estimated $20 million in direct regional economic impact, and the creation of between 800 and 1,000 hospitality, event, and professional services jobs annually during the globally renowned conference.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – March 27, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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.

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Inclusive Growth Spotlight: Cajon Valley Union School District

As part of a larger effort to celebrate local organizations advancing inclusion, EDC’s latest Inclusive Growth Spotlight highlights Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) for its innovative approach to career-connected learning. CVUSD’s nationally recognized “World of Work” framework integrates career exploration, strengths assessments, and real-world learning experiences throughout its K–8 curriculum.

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EDC analysis: Petco Park generates $913M in annual economic impact

By EDC Research Bureau,

Petco Park remains one of San Diego’s most valuable public assets. A new analysis commissioned by the San Diego Padres and produced by San Diego Regional EDC quantifies the economic benefits generated by Petco Park based on 183 events held at the ballpark in 2024—including 85 home games, major concerts, community events and national sporting competitions—in addition to the value provided by the Gallagher Square renovation project.

In 2024, Petco Park activity resulted in about $913 million in economic impact for the San Diego region, which is equivalent to more than five Comic-Cons. These events supported nearly 15,000 jobs and generated about $1.48 billion in economic sales across San Diego County.

“The Padres take great pride as stewards of a public trust and committed civic partners, and our efforts extend well beyond the field,” said Padres CEO Erik Greupner. “Petco Park will continue to serve as a dynamic gathering place, both a ballpark and a community anchor, delivering benefits that extend far beyond the Ballpark District.”

“The San Diego Padres are more than a ballclub—they’re a cornerstone of San Diego’s identity and a powerful engine for our economy,” said EDC President and CEO Mark Cafferty. “The franchise’s impact extends far beyond Petco Park, supporting thousands of jobs and millions in economic impact, and elevating our binational identity around the globe. EDC’s report quantifies what San Diegans have long felt: the Padres inspire hometown pride, connection, and momentum year over year.”

The EDC analysis also revealed other economic impacts to San Diego, including:

  • Padres baseball remains the single largest driver of year-round economic activity at Petco Park, producing $9.3 million in economic impact per game due to the 40,000 fans that pack the ballpark every game.
  • Within the City of San Diego, Petco Park activity delivered more than $16.4 million to the General Fund and $10.5-12.4 million in annual hotel tax revenue.
  • The recent Gallagher Square renovation generated about $33.7 million in value added and supported 270 jobs.
  • Concerts and special events at Petco Park generated $123 million in regional economic impact across the county in 2024, which is expected to increase with the significant rise in non-baseball events each year.

READ THE EDC ANALYSIS

EXPLORE MORE SAN DIEGO DATA

The EDC assessment was commissioned by the San Diego Padres in Summer 2025. EDC currently does not endorse specific ballot measures or candidates. From time to time, we provide objective research on the economic impact of specific measures or proposals such as this to better inform the public and policymakers on a project’s potential economic impact. If you are interested in working with EDC on customizable research, contact us.

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – March 20, 2026

By Mira Paranjape,

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.

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EDC is hiring—Research Director

Do you love San Diego? Are you looking for a role where you can lead a team and research to drive our region’s growth and competitiveness? We’re hiring a Research Director to set and execute a forward-looking research agenda that positions EDC as the region’s most trusted source of economic intelligence. Join us to connect data to decision-making for a more inclusive San Diego.

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