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For the week of September 18, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- ASML, Samsung Electronics expand semiconductor manufacturing collaboration
- San Diego cruise season sees biggest passenger growth in two decades
- National University opens new student support hub at Escondido YMCA
- Austal USA awarded $10.8M Navy contract for ship maintenance
- YMCA of San Diego County launches first free, countywide childcare portal
- San Diego County opens $29M South Bay substance use treatment center
- Top Notch Finders named 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Winner
- San Diego Wave FC extends San Diego native Melanie Barcenas through 2028
- Faro AI raises $37.3M Series B for clinical development data model
- California Wolf Center plans new wolf den to broaden conservation efforts
From EDC:
- Sept. 23—EDC, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
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From our partners:
- Sept. 18—CCOE
Cybersecurity Stewardship Awards 2026 - Oct. 19—San Diego Tourism Authority
San Diego Tourism Accelerator - Oct. 21—Founders First Capital Partners
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With support from World Trade Center San Diego, San Diego-based Harland Brewing leveraged MetroConnect‘s export consulting resources to update its marketing strategy, deepen its distributor relationships, and land new placements—ultimately expanding its brews into 7-Eleven locations across Japan.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications