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For the week of May 9, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- Cross Border Xpress announces $100M expansion
- Illumina, Ovation.io debut largest-ever GLP-1 dataset
- Downtown RaDD secures tenant J. Craig Venter Institute
- Prebys Foundation, Downtown San Diego Partnership announce Civic Center revitalization project
- National University unveils career, military, childcare services hub
- Eli Lilly, Carlsbad-based Creyon Bio announce AI research agreement
- BAE Systems, NEXT Semiconductor Technologies partner for next-gen space-qualified chips
- Republic Services eases commercial venue composting with new Thor machine
- Gensler’s Sterling Bay life sciences project design enters stage one
- Oceanside to host first Sports Illustrated Women’s Games
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- May 15—EDC
Almost here: Celebrate 60 years at our Annual Dinner
- Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD, EDC
MetroConnect VII Grand Prize Pitchfest - Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD, EDC
Join the MetroConnect VIII export accelerator cohort
From our partners:
- Open now—ESET North America
Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training—20% off premium packages, use code: ECAT20 - Apply by Jun. 11—Techstars San Diego, SDSU
Fall 2025 Techstars Accelerator Program - Apply by Jul. 14—WD-40
Repair Challenge Contest
Annual Dinner is less than a week away!
This year EDC is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Join us at Petco Park on Thursday, May 15 to celebrate at our Annual Dinner! Together with 900 attendees, we invite you to hear from EDC leadership, celebrate this year’s award winners, and walk on the field to enjoy a dinner reception and inspiring conversation at Gallagher Square.
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Enya Castañeda
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