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For the week of January 16, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- Illumina unveils cell atlas to advance drug discovery
- San Diego FC’s Anders Dreyer signs multi-year contract extension
- County, SBCS boost EMS Corps access with five-month program, stipend, more
- General Atomics lands US Navy carrier support contract for up to $150M
- San Diego Wave FC secures lands Brazilian star for up to $1M
- EDC, Junior Achievement of San Diego County reveal internship programs drive business outcomes
- SDSU earns Carnegie classification for student opportunity, research, more
- General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard delivers fifth new fleet oiler
- San Diego Tourism Authority initiates movement to turn San Diego into a Certified Autism Destination
- ARS Pharmaceuticals’ epinephrine spray earns China regulatory approval
- Cloud computing startup Infracost raises $15M Series A
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Feb. 4—WTCSD
MetroConnect VIII Kickoff and Global Services Expo - Feb. 16—EDC, Advancing San Diego
Host fully-funded Summer 2026 interns
From our partners:
- Jan. 29—UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health
6-Week Mindful Performance and Resilience @ Work - Jan. 29—San Diego County
Grow Green Industries and Jobs in the San Diego Region - Jan. 30—CONNECT
Cool Companies
- Jan. 30—Downtown San Diego Partnership
Create the Future Awards 2026
Looking into the 2026 crystal ball
2025 saw a complex economic landscape driven by uncertainty. In 2026, San Diego stands at an inflection point—one where technological transformation collides with traditional economic challenges in ways we haven’t seen before. EDC’s Vice President of Economic Development & Research Eduardo Velasquez shares the economic trends we’re watching in 2026.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications