San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 29, 2026

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 May 29, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Nominate a company, celebrate your impact

Nominations for the 2026 San Diego Business Impact Awards are open and we want to celebrate you! If you are a middle market company with a proven track record of creating meaningful economic impact in the San Diego region, take just 15 minutes to complete the nomination by June 15. Early bird registration for our July 23 celebration now open.

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Enya Castañeda
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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 22, 2026

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For the week of May 22, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

We share this week’s ‘Good News’ with thoughts of healing, peace, and remembrance. Though the news around us is so devastating, challenging, and heartbreaking, we are weekly committed to doing our small part to ensure that the darkness does not diminish the light that continues to shine on and through our community every day.

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A note from Mark: Meet Our Life. Changing. honorees

Join us June 4 at Petco Park for EDC’s Annual Dinner: A celebration with our community of investors, partners, and leaders who make our work possible. Every year, we give out honors to an organization and individual whose commitment to the region’s innovation and economy shape the foundation that makes San Diego truly Life. Changing.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 15, 2026

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Business Impact Awards 2026: Nominate a fast-growing company

EDC and JPMorganChase are back and ready to celebrate middle market companies driving the San Diego region’s success! Nominate a company by June 15 for the San Diego Business Impact Awards. Whether in tech, life sciences, or consumer products, honorees will be recognized for exceptional year‑over‑year growth and their impact in San Diego.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 8, 2026

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Hire summer interns through Advancing San Diego

Looking to hire a summer intern and support local talent? Recruit straight from Advancing San Diego’s vetted, local intern pool! A donation to our 501(c)(3) gives you access to the region’s best and brightest students, and helps us maximize the number of #AdvancingSD interns we can connect to impactful work and learning experiences across San Diego.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 1, 2026

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Join us: Invest in San Diego Breakfast

Kick off BIO 2026 on June 22 with breakfast and conversation hosted by World Trade Center San Diego and partners, spotlighting San Diego’s world‑class life sciences ecosystem. Hear directly from industry and public leaders on why global life sciences innovators choose San Diego—and what gives the region a competitive edge.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 24, 2026

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For the week of April 24, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Investor Spotlight: Cross Border Xpress

An expanded arrivals area, on-site hotel, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and much more is coming to Cross Border Xpress (CBX). After a decade of impact supporting more than 30 million passengers in the Cali Baja region, CBX’s long-term vision is something all San Diegans can look forward to.

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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – April 17, 2026

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Meet our Life Changing  Award honoree

Building a career defined by both visionary leadership in tourism and economic development, as well as transformative advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, we are proud to recognize Robert Gleason, president and CEO of Evans Hotels, with our 2026 Life Changing Award. Join us to celebrate at EDC’s Annual Dinner on June 4 at Petco Park!

Early Bird Ends Today!


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

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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.”

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

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

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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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