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For the week of August 15, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- EDC analysis: Midway Rising set to generate $285M local economic impact
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. secures Novartis as tenant for megacampus
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park to open Elephant Valley in 2026
- BAE Systems’ San Diego shipyard earns $64M Navy repair contract
- Port of San Diego approves electrification startup VoltSafe for Blue Economy Accelerator
- UCSD receives $80M federal grant for clinical and translational science
- SANDAG launches zero-emission transportation program in Southeast San Diego
- City of Vista approves $3.5M Wave Waterpark refurbishment and maintenance
- MetroConnect VII winner Aquacycl continues growth in Mexico, Europe
- San Diego sunset views top US rankings, rank #6 worldwide
…and here are some events and opportunities:
From our partners:
- Aug. 21—Innovate78, Connect
AI-Powered Hypergrowth in Healthcare - Apply by Aug. 25—San Diego Sport Innovators
Walton Innovation Lab: Sports, Lifestyle, Healthy Living Business Accelerator - RSVP by Sept. 2—Western Alliance Bank
Economic Forum, ft. EDC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Nikia Clarke Ph.D. - Apply by Oct. 7—Founders First CDC
Stephen L. Tadlock $25K Veteran Business Grant
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications