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For the week of September 10, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:
- Codex DNA releases full-length genome for Delta variant
- Vista-based Cue Health files for IPO
- Plant protein startup Plantible Foods raises $21.5M
- MAAC executive Lisette Islas appointed as EDC’s Vice Chair of Inclusive Growth
- Qualcomm’s 5G chips to power Renault SA electric vehicle’s infotainment system
- Collins Aerospace lands $674M contract to supply planes to U.S. Air Force
- Project Equity, Mission Driven Finance launch fund to support businesses on path to employee ownership
- MiraCosta College breaks ground on its $38M student services building
- iBio expands San Diego operation, hires local life sciences talent
…and here are some opportunities we’re watching:
- September 14 – San Diego Regional EDC, Booz Allen Hamilton
Preparing for Ransomeware - September 15 – December 15 – USD School of Business Free Enterprise Institute
San Diego Angel Conference IV - September 23 – Green.org
The Green Summit — Use code ‘SDREDC’ for 20 percent off - September 28 – East County EDC
Manufacturing Expo 2021
WTCSD launches applications for sixth round of MetroConnect
World Trade Center San Diego is accepting applications for 15 SBA-designated small businesses to participate in year six of its flagship export assistance program, MetroConnect. Presented by JPMorgan Chase and Procopio, the program provides businesses with a $5,000 private-sector funded export assistance grant, access to SystranPRO machine translation software, the chance to win a $25,000 grand prize, and more.
Additional resources:
- Find more COVID-19 business information and resources at EDC’s COVID-19 page
- Find North County information at Innovate78’s COVID-19 page
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Candela Delucchi
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing