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For the week of August 19, 2022, here’s what we’re reading:
- General Dynamics NASSCO awarded $1.4B by U.S. Navy
- 91 San Diego companies make Inc. 5000 list
- Illumina, Minderoo Foundation commit $27.8M to apply genomics in marine conservation
- UC San Diego named fifth best public university
- San Diego County Water Authority offers water-use efficiency rebates for businesses
- San Diego becomes first county in the U.S. to have all hospitals earn geriatric ER accreditation
- Allegiant Air begins nonstop flights between SAN and Provo, Utah
- Hyatt Regency at Aventine sells for $216M
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- August 11-24 – Black Innovation Alliance, Google
Black businesses & entrepreneurs, enter to win $10K: Back in the Black - August 11-September 11 – SeaWorld
Craft Beer Festival - Apply by September 1 – CONNECT
The XEO Program - September 17 – San Diego Wave FC vs. Angel City FC
Special Ticket Offer
San Diego: Life. Changing. Summer Bash
Join us August 31 for an epic party celebrating San Diego with 300+ of our closest friends! Hosted by EDC and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., guests will enjoy a short program with remarks by Sarah Boyce of Avidity Biosciences, delicious food, libations, games, and giveaways—all at the SD Tech by Alexandria in Sorrento Valley.
Additional resources:
- Find more COVID-19 business information and resources at EDC’s COVID-19 page
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Candela Delucchi
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing