San Diego’s Good News of the Week – October 3, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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Regulatory Barriers Roundtable: Manufacturing

Join EDC for a Manufacturing Industry Roundtable on Wednesday, Oct. 15, a chance for local manufacturers and manufacturing teams to share insight and feedback on the regulatory and market barriers impeding growth. Input will support regional recommendations to the State, County, and City of San Diego.

Join us on Oct.15


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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 26, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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Understanding San Diego’s regulatory landscape: Tools and support for businesses

EDC is working to address the regulatory challenges that slow down business growth across our region. EDC’s 2024 Manufacturing Study found that local companies continue to face delays, duplicative steps, and outdated permitting systems. To help shape smarter, more efficient policies at the local, state, and federal levels, we invite businesses to share their experiences in a short survey.

Learn more and share your insight


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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 19, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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Regulatory Barriers Roundtable: Clean Energy

Join EDC for a Clean Energy Industry Roundtable on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and share insight on regulatory and market barriers impacting your company’s growth. Input will support regional recommendations to the State, County, and City of San Diego.

Join us Sept. 24


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Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 12, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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A note from our CEO: From classrooms to careers

As more than 200,000 students make their way back to campuses, classrooms, dorm rooms, and lecture halls across our region, unprecedented challenges mount for San Diego and for our nation’s higher education institutions…

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 5, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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Be a part of San Diego’s first-ever Business Impact Awards!

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and EDC are thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural San Diego Business Impact Awards. We’re honoring the trailblazers driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a lasting impact on our community. Whether you’re a rising star, an established leader, or a disruptive startup, we want to hear and celebrate your story.

Nominate your company by Sept. 24


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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 29, 2025

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Addressing the talent gap through inclusive innovation

As K-12 institutions, universities, and community colleges across San Diego County welcome students back for the new school year, expanding our local skilled talent pipeline to meet our region’s 2030 Inclusive Growth goal is more important than ever. EDC’s latest Inclusive Growth update tracks workforce demand continuing to rise amid a stagnation in bachelor’s degree completions, leading regional education partners and employers to invest in more stackable credentials, work-based learning, and education-to-career pathways.

Explore the Data


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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 22, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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For the week of August 22, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:

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Case Study: Epitope Diagnostics entered eight new markets, accelerated global sales with MetroConnect

With support from World Trade Center San Diego, San Diego-based Epitope Diagnostics leveraged MetroConnect’s export consulting and international partner networks to navigate STEP grants, regulatory hurdles, and expand into key markets like Germany, India, and the UAE. As a result, Epitope saw 55 percent growth in international sales and added nine full-time employees, including six in San Diego.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 15, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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Life in San Diego: National City

Just 10 minutes south of Downtown San Diego sits one of South County’s best kept secrets: National City. Home to everyone from military families to engineers and many small business owners, National City offers community and culture with authenticity and affordability.

Read More on San Diego: Life. Changing.


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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 8, 2025

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A note from Mark: Summer in San Diego

From the Pride Parade and Comic-Con International, to Curebound’s Cancer Challenge and more, no matter what may be happening in the world around us, it once again feels like a very special summer in San Diego.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 1, 2025

Every week, ‘Good News of the Week’ features a curation of positive headlines from San Diego, delivered straight to your inbox. A blend of aggregated stories from San Diego’s most trusted news sources and original EDC-created content, GNOTW provides a comprehensive recap of the region’s best stories from the past week. GNOTW is sponsored by ACE Parking.

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Last day to apply for MetroConnect VIII

World Trade Center San Diego’s MetroConnect export accelerator will help your business navigate international expansion and build resilience in today’s volatile trade environment. With 110 alumni including Dr. Bronner’s, CureMatch, Bitchin’ Sauce, and Cloudbeds, companies have achieved an average 66 percent export growth and 45 percent revenue growth. Apply today to receive export grants and exclusive workshops with global trade experts.

Applications Close Today


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