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For the week of October 9, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- SAN, Air France announce nonstop service to Paris
- San Diego Foundation breaks ground on $100M affordable housing partnership
- AI biotech Iambic Therapeutics announces $135M IPO
- Southwest Airlines expands flights from SAN to Bozeman, Columbus, Milwaukee, Pittsburg, Oklahoma in 2027
- Grossmont-Cuyamaca workforce training programs support $600M in economic impact, 7.1K jobs
- San Diego Wave FC clinches fourth playoff spot in five seasons
- Taylor Guitars, San Diego Music Foundation donate 2K guitars to children across the county
- San Diego FC, Dexcom host inaugural Right to Dream Cup with 200 youth players from San Diego, Tijuana, Monterrey
- Apple, Accenture, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Dexcom, Grifols, Sempra, BAE Systems among Forbes World’s Top Companies for Women in 2026
Events & Opportunities:
- Oct. 14—WTCSD, GO-Biz
Webinar: Explore Mexico’s Advanced Manufacturing Market—Expo Manufactura 2027
From our partners:
- Apply Now—GO-Biz
Made in California: A Labeling & Marketing Program for Manufacturers | Fees Waived through Dec. 31, 2026 - Open Now—YMCA of San Diego County
Support your workforce: Find and pay for childcare with YMCA’s resource portal - Oct. 10—San Diego World Affairs Council, OneSD
Beyond the Echo Chamber: Practicing Dialogue Across Differences - Oct. 19-23—Connect
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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