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For the week of March 24, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:
- New EDC study: AI-ML for Smart, Thriving Cities
- UCSD to spend $1.1B to build student center, campus housing
- Padres Pedal the Cause attracts more than 3K participants, raises $2.3M
- Is San Diego a sports town? 2023 points to yes
- City of San Diego launches Life Science Pilot Program to support industry development
- Northrop Grumman to produce crucial long-range sensors for U.S. Air Force
- SDSU President, CA Governor Newsom visit Lithium Valley
- MetroConnect alum LunaPBC partners with Illumina to expand clinical whole-genome sequencing program
- Cue Health receives Emergency Use Authorization from FDA for mpox test
- Sempra moves forward with $13B liquefied natural gas project in Texas
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- May 11 – WTCSD
World Trade Week - Deadline: May 18 – WTCSD
Apply: MetroConnect export accelerator program - Apr 1 – San Diego Rescue Mission
Easter Outreach Dinner - Apr 6 – Employer Supported Child Care
Employer Supported Child Care Forum
EDC is hiring; join our team!
EDC is a 22-person team dedicated to mobilizing business, government, and civic leaders around an inclusive economic development strategy to connect data to decision-making, maximize regional prosperity, enhance global competitiveness, and position San Diego effectively for investment and talent. Join our team today, or spread the word about this open role:
- Manager / Sr. Manager, Economic Development
- Intern, World Trade Center San Diego
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