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For the week of October 23, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- Port of San Diego, Philippines celebrate sister port agreement
- UC San Diego secures $2.35M for AI-driven climate modeling from Google
- Bloomberg Philanthropies selects San Diego’s housing permit reform to serve as model for cities nationwide
- Investor Spotlight: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
- San Diego FC, YMCA of San Diego County unveil new Escondido soccer arena
- University of San Diego’s STEM Institute, set to open in fall 2027
- Arup, Biolinq named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, Resmed earns special mention
- Scripps Health ranks #1, Aya Healthcare ranks #19 in Fortune’s best US Healthcare Workplace
- Point Loma Nazarene University opens new Lawrence Ryan fitness pavilion
- Carlsbad-based Polaris Electro-Optics secures $50M Series B
Events & Opportunities:
- Nov. 3—WTCSD, GO-Biz
Webinar: Selling to Europe’s Defense Market: NATO, Germany, and DSEI Germany 2027 - Nov. 18—STEM Advantage, EDC
Workforce of the Future 2026
From our partners:
- Apply Now—GO-Biz
Made in California: A Labeling & Marketing Program for Manufacturers | Fees Waived through Dec. 31, 2026 - Nov. 4—Startup San Diego
Pitch Pulse Grand Finale & Showcase - Dec. 3—Clean Tech San Diego
Powering the Next Era: Energy Issues Driving San Diego’s Cleantech Economy
Go Global 2030: San Diego’s Trade & Investment Strategy
In an effort to identify new opportunities for local businesses to expand, compete, and thrive in global markets, World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) has updated its global trade and investment strategy and report for 2030. Join WTCSD on Nov. 17 and explore how San Diego can stay globally competitive amid an evolving trade landscape.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications