This op-ed was originally published by San Diego Union-Tribune, and authored by Matt Cole, Magda Marquet and Michelle Sterling. This is a time of profound disruption in the global economic system: The rules of global commerce are shifting rapidly, the pace of innovation and competition is generating winners and losers, and political volatility around the […]
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Study release: San Diego ranks #1 in the US for genomics patents
Today, EDC released the first-ever economic impact report on San Diego’s genomics industry. “Cracking the Code: the Economic Impact of San Diego’s Genomics Industry” explores the economic factors that have led to the proliferation of San Diego’s genomics industry, analyzes the region’s genomics standing relative to other U.S. regions, and quantifies San Diego’s genomics-related firms, […]
SD scores direct flight to Switzerland
In just the first half of 2017, the region has seen the official launch of two direct flights, of which WTC San Diego and EDC have assisted the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority in attracting: Condor Airlines’ direct service to Frankfurt, Germany and Edelweiss’ direct service to Zurich, Switzerland. This week, Edelweiss launched its […]
Hang with San Diego Regional EDC at BIO
EDC is proud to take part in the BIO International Convention, the largest life sciences convention in the world, hosted right here in San Diego from June 19-22. Join us Monday, June 19 as we celebrate the region’s ever-growing life sciences cluster. Here’s how: 1:00 – 2:15pm: Panel event for the launch of EDC’s economic […]
MetroConnect company Calbiotech acquired by German-based manufacturer
San Diego knows how to build companies that the rest of the world values. Case in point: Last month, El-Cajon based Calbiotech, a diagnostics company, was acquired by ERBA Mannheim, a medical device manufacturer based in Mannheim, Germany. In 2016, Calbiotech was part of MetroConnect, World Trade Center San Diego’s flagship export assistance program. As […]
WTC San Diego’s MetroConnect program now accepting applications
Calling all companies looking to go global… MetroConnect, World Trade Center San Diego’s flagship export assistance program, is now accepting applications for its 2017 cohort. Made possible through a grant provided by JPMorgan Chase & Co., small to mid-sized companies in San Diego can apply for a $10,000 grant and programmatic services to assist with […]
Cracking the Code: The Economic Impact of San Diego’s Genomics Industry
Summary The region has provided the fundamental genomic research that has galvanized scientific discovery across the globe. As we enter into an era of personalized medicine and technology, San Diego’s companies, research institutes, and universities will continue to pioneer discoveries across the interdisciplinary field of genomics. READ THE FULL PRINTED REPORT
San Diego’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot: Q1 2017
According to EDC’s newly released Quarterly Economic Snapshot, the region added 29,600 jobs year-over-year, a 2.1 percent increase in total employment since Q1 2016. However, the San Diego region saw a quarterly decline of 10,900 jobs, primarily due to seasonal workers transitioning out of retail following the holiday season. Meanwhile, San Diego’s unemployment rate rose […]
Spring Link2 San Diego series focuses on trending industries
This spring, EDC continued its Link2 San Diego series – partnering with local colleges and universities to bridge the gap between young talent and the region’s growing industries. The spring series brought together 368 students, 18 companies, 13 high schools and three colleges. The forums provide an opportunity for students to network with and learn […]
San Diego’s Economic Pulse: May 2017
” Job postings aren’t staying up long, and unemployment is near record lows. I expect wages to start increasing as we approach full employment.” – Phil Blair, President and CEO, Manpower Each month the California Employment Development Department (EDD) releases unemployment data for the prior month. This edition of San Diego’s Economic Pulse covers April […]