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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 10, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of April 10, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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A note from Mark: San Diego’s progress to Inclusive Growth

Following the release of EDC’s 2030 Inclusive Growth Goals: 2025 Progress Update, we know that the region is reaching a challenging inflection point. EDC’s CEO Mark Cafferty reflects, “Simply put, our progress is not outpacing our problems. And that isn’t something to run from or ignore—but rather something to face and resolve.”

Read More from Mark

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 3, 2026

By Mira Paranjape,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of April 3, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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EDC, SDTA, Convention Center secured TED’s flagship conference move to San Diego

With support from EDC, San Diego Tourism Authority, and the San Diego Convention Center, TED selected San Diego as the new home of its annual flagship conference. Slated to begin in 2027, the multi-year conference will have significant impacts on the region, with an estimated $20 million in direct regional economic impact, and the creation of between 800 and 1,000 hospitality, event, and professional services jobs annually during the globally renowned conference.

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – March 27, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of March 27, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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Inclusive Growth Spotlight: Cajon Valley Union School District

As part of a larger effort to celebrate local organizations advancing inclusion, EDC’s latest Inclusive Growth Spotlight highlights Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) for its innovative approach to career-connected learning. CVUSD’s nationally recognized “World of Work” framework integrates career exploration, strengths assessments, and real-world learning experiences throughout its K–8 curriculum.

Learn More, Join the Movement

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – March 20, 2026

By Mira Paranjape,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of March 20, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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EDC is hiring—Research Director

Do you love San Diego? Are you looking for a role where you can lead a team and research to drive our region’s growth and competitiveness? We’re hiring a Research Director to set and execute a forward-looking research agenda that positions EDC as the region’s most trusted source of economic intelligence. Join us to connect data to decision-making for a more inclusive San Diego.

Share or apply by Apr. 3

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Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – March 13, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of March 13, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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A note from Lucas: Trade and San Diego in 2026

As the global economy is being rewired and San Diego’s innovation drivers are beginning to show signs of strain, uncertainty—more than any single policy—is the primary concern of 2026. Regions that prepare early and act deliberately will outperform those that wait for certainty to return.

Read the Full Note

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Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – March 6, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of March 6, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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2025 Thriving Households update: Affordability pressures persisted

As of 2024, San Diego has added 38,157 newly thriving households since Inclusive Growth tracking began—a decrease from 2023 levels. The decline reflects eroding household purchasing power amid continued price pressures on essential goods including housing, groceries, and energy.

See the Update

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – February 27, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of February 27, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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EDC’s Q4 2025 Economic Snapshot

In Q4 2025, San Diego saw a 1.4 percent year over year increase in job growth. On the flipside, this growth masked declines in innovation jobs and VC and research investment amid a year of heightened economic uncertainty.

Dive into the Data

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – February 20, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of February 20, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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From statewide leadership to regional execution: San Diego’s role in fusion’s next chapter

With North America’s largest tokamak reactor in Poway, key contributions to international fusion project ITER, and top-tier technical talent, San Diego’s opportunity for successful fusion commercialization is undeniable. With statewide momentum and investment potential, our region has a chance to double down and capture the full economic benefit of fusion’s next chapter.

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Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – February 13, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of February 13, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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A note from Taylor: San Diego’s workforce in 2026

San Diego’s economic engine has always been its people. And as EDC’s Director of Talent Initiatives Taylor Dunne takes a look ahead at “a year defined by promise and pressure, we have more questions than answers: What is the role of post-secondary education in our changing region? How is AI shifting jobs and industries? And what does this mean for San Diego’s early career talent, our region’s leaders of tomorrow?”

Lean in with EDC

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – February 6, 2026

By Enya Castañeda,

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 Manpower.

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For the week of February 6, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Redefine the future of medicine: Build your career in cell and gene therapy

San Diego is fast becoming a global launchpad for cell and gene therapy breakthroughs—and the companies behind these innovations are hiring. Discover how this fast‑growing sector is reshaping modern medicine and why top scientists and engineers are building their careers here in San Diego.

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications