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For the week of April 25, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- SDSU enters second phase of development at Mission Valley
- General Dynamics NASSCO lands $63.9M US Navy contract
- Elton John to headline Curebound’s Concert for Cures
- Dexcom’s G7 15 Day continuous glucose monitor secures FDA approval
- National CORE unveils affordable housing community in Vista
- San Diego Housing Commission to open shelter for women in Downtown
- SAN, Alaska Airlines announce nonstop flights to Phoenix, Chicago, Denver
- Carlsbad-based Artis BioSolutions acquires Landmark Bio
- Symphonic venture capital firm launches $13.5M fund targeting race, gender disparities in health, wealth
- San Onofre’s Trestles Beach to host surfing in the 2028 Summer Olympics
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Apr. 30—WTCSD, SBDC
Export SBDC Webinar: Export 102 - May 15—EDC
Celebrate 60 years at our Annual Dinner
- Apply by Jun. 30—WTCSD
MetroConnect VIII Export Accelerator
From our partners:
- Apr. 30—CMTC
Webinar: Developing a Culture of Quality – Fostering Excellence through Leadership and Teamwork - May 7—Black Tech Link, The Prep Institute
Webinar: What California Employers Need to Know
- Jun. 3—Connect
Summer Social: Meet the Class of 2025 Cool Companies
MetroConnect VII PitchFest 2025
Join us and 200+ international business professionals on June 5 to celebrate MetroConnect VII, World Trade Center San Diego’s latest export accelerator cohort. Hear our top four MetroConnect companies pitch for a $25,000 grand prize, cast your vote, and enjoy an evening of networking with top regional exporters, trade offices, and consulates.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications