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For the week of August 1, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- SAN opens three-lane road to ease congestion
- San Diego Foundation, SANDAG secure $14M affordable housing grant
- San Diego Comic-Con 2025 packs a punch with $160M to local economy
- Case Study: With WTCSD support, SAN launched direct flight to Panama via Copa Airlines
- UC San Diego’s 56K enrollment expansion approved by Board of Regents
- Scripps Research earns $1.7M NIH grant for biomedical data, AI solutions
- Dexcom launches AI-powered meal logging feature in Stelo, G7 apps
- Lowe Enterprise acquires apartments near Petco Park for $71M
- Scripps, Kaiser, UCSD, Sharp among top hospitals nationwide by U.S. News
- San Diego’s Stos Partners sells Poway industrial property for $6.5M
- SpaceX capsule, four astronauts land near San Diego coast
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Deadline Today—WTCSD, EDC
Grow your exports with MetroConnect VIII - Aug. 14—EDC, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
2025 Summer Bash ft. Kevin Forrest of Kate Therapeutics and Court Turner of LYZZ Capital
- Open Now—Cyber Center of Excellence, EDC
Survey: Understanding San Diego’s Cyber Industry Needs
From our partners:
- Aug. 6—National University
Webinar: Identity Leadership – Personal Professional Development - Aug. 22—San Diego Military Advisory Council
18th Annual Achievement Awards 2025 - Sept. 14—San Diego Regional Airport Authority
New T1 Dress Rehearsal: Passenger Simulation
Last day to apply for MetroConnect VIII
World Trade Center San Diego’s MetroConnect export accelerator will help your business navigate international expansion and build resilience in today’s volatile trade environment. With 110 alumni including Dr. Bronner’s, CureMatch, Bitchin’ Sauce, and Cloudbeds, companies have achieved an average 66 percent export growth and 45 percent revenue growth. Apply today to receive export grants and exclusive workshops with global trade experts.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications