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For the week of August 14, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- UK-based Arup opens new San Diego office, expanding in Southern California
- Northrop Grumman secures $3B DOD agreement
- West Health, UC San Diego Health launch $40M tech-based coordinated care accelerator
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals acquires Carmel Valley-based Actio Biosciences for $820M
- San Diego’s Atrium secures $15M milestone payment from Bristol Myers Squibb
- Curebound Cancer Challenge raises $3.3M, donations still underway
- SAN T1, County, DPR Construction, Layton projects named to ENR West’s 2026 California Best Projects
- 3D Systems secures $9M US Air Force contract for advanced metal printing system
- Trader Joe’s announces plans for San Marcos’ North City
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Sept. 23—EDC, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
2026 Summer Bash
From our partners:
- Aug. 20—Downtown San Diego Partnership
Taste of Diversity - Sept. 1-2—BIZNOW
International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference | Use code: ILS20bw6wL - Sept. 10—San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network
Business Exits & Acquisitions Summit
Join us for EDC’s Inclusive Growth Roundtable
Join us for lunch on August 26 for an update on EDC’s Inclusive Growth Skilled Talent Goal. We’ll share the latest data on progress toward the region’s goal of 20,000 annual post-secondary completions by 2030, followed by an employer panel discussing current workforce challenges, opportunities, and best practices in navigating today’s talent landscape.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications