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For the week of May 23, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- EDC, PLNU partner on Biotech Pathway Scholarship for community college students
- Chula Vista’s Gaylord Pacific project opens to public
- CalVEBA generates $1.148B San Diego economic impact
- EDC’s Mark Cafferty receives honorary Cal State San Marcos Doctorate
- Qualcomm to launch data center processors that link to Nvidia chips
- Eli Lilly, Rznomics announce $1.3B partnership targeting hearing loss
- San Diego State University celebrates first graduating class of incarcerated students
- General Dynamics NASSCO earns $200M US Navy contract
- Times of San Diego expands coverage with seven community newspapers
- Pictor Holdings secures $5M funding, establishes US headquarters in Carlsbad
- Sirius Therapeutics raises $50M in Series B2
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD, EDC
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Join the MetroConnect VIII export accelerator cohort
From our partners:
- May 29—ArkusNexus, Mission Cowork
Webinar: Breaking Down Data Silos Across Multiple Business Units - Jun. 3—Connect
Cool Companies Summer Social 2025 - Jun. 10—Founders First Capital Partners
Webinar: The Passport Premium Blueprint
EDC’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot
Every quarter, EDC’s Research team analyzes key economic indicators to provide valuable insights important in understanding the region’s economy. In Q1 2025, San Diego saw a drop in housing permits, growing demand for industrial space, and a targeted shift in VC funding—especially with changes at the federal level.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications