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For the week of January 26, 2024, here’s what we’re reading:
- Sanofi acquires Inhibrx for $2.2B
- San Diego Convention Center to host TwitchCon through 2028
- Shield AI raises additional $300M in Series F
- Miramar College opens Regional Entrepreneurship Center for women, minority entrepreneurs
- San Diego Workforce Partnership reports $9M in grants, 20% increase in job seeker enrollment
- Sorrento Valley-based Vervent secures $180M in funding
- Nuvve lands $16M Fresno EOC Transit electric fleet project
- Yelp names four local restaurants in ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024”
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Feb. 8—World Trade Center San Diego
MetroConnect VII Kickoff - Jan. 31—San Diego Business Journal
Economic Trends 2024 ft. EDC’s Mark Cafferty - Feb. 9—Connect
Apply: Cool Companies 2024 - Feb. 29—San Diego Tourism Authority
Survey: 2024 Stewardship Plan
Save the date: EDC Annual Dinner
EDC’s Annual Dinner is back at the most beautiful ballpark in baseball. On June 18, we are excited to again gather at Petco Park to celebrate our region and the people who call this place home. Sponsorship opportunities available now; contact Jennifer Storm for more information.
Details and Registration to Come
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Liz Muthoni
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing