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For the week of May 2, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- Novartis to acquire Regulus for up to $1.7B
- National University earns K-12 apprenticeship approval
- ICYMI: San Diego employers share 2025 talent needs across critical roles
- EDC Inclusive Growth Spotlight: SBCS
- Austal USA secures $10.7M US Navy contract
- Cubic Corporation lands eight-year IDIQ US Army contract
- Carlsbad’s Neology announces AI, software developments in core offerings
- Wearable biosensor startup Biolinq closes $100M Series C
- Port of San Diego among San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence’s Inclusive Workplace Champions
- San Diego Zoo cares for eight endangered iguanas after rescue
- Downtown Navy SEAL Museum to open October 4
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- May 15—EDC
Celebrate 60 years at our Annual Dinner
- Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD, EDC
MetroConnect VII Grand Prize Pitchfest - Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD
Join MetroConnect VIII Export Accelerator cohort
From our partners:
- May 3—San Diego Mojo v.s Indy Ignite
See the last game of the season - May 8—Biocom
Let’s Talk About: Growing San Diego’s Venture Community - May 22—San Diego Sports Innovators
Bill Walton Legacy Night
Investor Spotlight: San Diego Seals
EDC’s impact is made possible with and through the investment of more than 150 public and private organizations. Last month, we sat down with EDC investor and National Lacrosse League team, the San Diego Seals, to learn more about the team, its tourism industry impact, and why it invests in EDC.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications