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For the week of August 8, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- Scripps Research, Viome develop first at-home colon cancer test
- Viasat earns US government contract for data encryption
- Pechanga Arena to host first NBA exhibition game since 2015
- SeaWorld’s 458-square-foot Bayside Aquarium opens after six years
- CSUSM breaks ground on $110M science and engineering building
- SDSU begins construction on 621 housing units, research space, and more in Mission Valley Innovation District
- City of San Diego announces $15M in funds for affordable housing program
- Cross Border Xpress, WILDCOAST partner for coastal ecosystem protection across US, MX
- UCSD, SDSU, CSUSM, National University, USD, PLNU earn America’s Best Colleges recognition by Money
- Miramar, Mesa, and City community colleges rank top five in Golden Returns report
- Carlsbad-based Osprey Landscape acquires Texas’ EarthWorks, Inc.
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Aug. 13—WTCSD, Export SBDC
Export SBDC: How to Grow International Sales with MetroConnect
- 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, EDCÂ
Survey: Understanding San Diego’s Cyber Industry Needs
From our partners:
- Aug. 13—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
San Diego Amplify and Military Spouse Hiring Event - Apply by Aug. 15—BioLabs
Application: San Diego Investor Day Pitch - Open Now—San Diego Community Power
Efficient Refrigeration Program for small businesses
A note from Mark: Summer in San Diego
From the Pride Parade and Comic-Con International, to Curebound’s Cancer Challenge and more, no matter what may be happening in the world around us, it once again feels like a very special summer in San Diego.
Read an August Update from Mark
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications