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For the week of February 11, 2022, here’s what we’re reading:
- MetroConnect to help 15 SMEs go global
- Endeavor BioMedicines nets $101M to hunt down genetic culprits of cancer
- 1859 raises $40M to streamline drug discovery
- EDC is hiring: View our open positions and spread the word
- BAE Systems to begin $11M San Diego shipyard upgrade
- Cue Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services partner on Omicron test
- Sempra completes Baja California wind farm expansion
- Element Biosciences acquires Loop Genomics to support long-read sequencing
- Sēkr scores $2.25M to bring campsite inventory into digital age
…and here are some opportunities we’re watching:
- Apply by February 14 – San Diego Regional EDC
Get paid lab tech interns for your Life Sciences company (at no cost) - April 8 – San Diego Regional EDC
Inclusive Growth: Report Card to the Community - April 28 – Connect
Five•Ten•Thirty: First Annual San Diego Innovation Day
San Diego Biz Hub: Free digital services for small businesses
GoSite and EDC are still accepting applications for the San Diego Business Hub, which offers small, service-based businesses the full suite of GoSite products at no cost. Services include payment and invoicing, bookings, review management, customer communications, and template websites.
A note on talent from EDC’s Bree Burris
The long talked about ‘war for talent’ is more competitive than ever. In a survey of 200 local businesses, hiring difficulty reached a new high in December. You are not alone; this is not a one-company problem.
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