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San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 25, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of September 25, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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WTCSD case study: NEET®SHEETS wins $9K in grants toward Latin America expansion

NEET®SHEETS is an ergonomic bed linen company servicing hospitality and healthcare workers. With support from World Trade Center San Diego, the woman- and BIPOC-owned small business secured $8,824 in total grants to support its expansion into Latin American and Caribbean markets. Through the MetroConnect export accelerator program, the company received $5,000 to identify priority markets and distributors, followed by a $3,824 STEP grant to develop English and Spanish marketing materials, a promotional video, and sample boxes for prospective distributors.

Read NEETSHEETS’s success story

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 18, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of September 18, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Case study: Harland Brewing expands into 7-Eleven Japan with WTCSD support

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.

Read Harland’s success story

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 11, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of September 11, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Webinar: Explore Mexico’s Advanced Manufacturing Market

Looking to expand into Mexico’s advanced manufacturing market? Join WTCSD amd GO-Biz for an informational webinar on participating in the California Pavilion at Expo Manufactura 2027, where California companies can learn about market opportunities and meet potential buyers and partners.

Join us Oct. 14

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – September 4, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of September 4, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Summer Bash: Celebrate with us Sept. 23!

Join us for Summer Bash and celebrate the innovation ecosystem that makes San Diego a top 10 science and technology cluster worldwide! In partnership with Alexandria Real Estate Equities and Novo Brazil Brewing, enjoy meaningful networking, live music, tacos, and drinks—all at Casa at Campus Point by Alexandria.

Join us Sept. 23

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 28, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of August 28, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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San Diego continues to add jobs, but growth remains uneven

EDC’s Q2 Economic Snapshot revealed that while healthcare and hospitality accounted for most added jobs, innovation-sector employment remains below its 2022 peak. At the same time, startups saw $1.6 billion in venture capital and office markets showed signs of shifting demand.

Explore the Region’s Economy

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 21, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of August 21, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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You’re invited, celebrate with us on Sept. 23!

San Diego’s summer is just getting started—join us Sept. 23 at Casa at Campus Point by Alexandria to celebrate everything that makes this region life-changing! With a few hundred of our closest friends, we’ll enjoy live music and local food and drinks at EDC’s seventh annual Summer Bash.

Get your tickets today!

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 14, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of August 14, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

 

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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Join us for EDC’s Inclusive Growth Roundtable

Join us for lunch on August 26 for an update on EDC’s Inclusive Growth Skilled Talent Goal. We’ll share the latest data on progress toward the region’s goal of 20,000 annual post-secondary completions by 2030, followed by an employer panel discussing current workforce challenges, opportunities, and best practices in navigating today’s talent landscape.

RSVP by Aug. 21

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – August 7, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of August 7, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

 

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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EDC awarded grant to connect classrooms to careers in an AI-enabled workforce

EDC has been selected as one of five organizations nationwide to receive a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation grant focused on career-connected learning. Building on EDC’s Advancing San Diego initiative, the grant will support employer-driven efforts to develop AI-focused, industry-informed curriculum, work-based learning experiences, and classroom resources that better prepare students for the evolving workforce.

Learn More & Get Involved

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 31, 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 Ace Parking.

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For the week of July 31, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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San Diego summer is just getting started!

Join us for our seventh annual Summer Bash on September 23. Enjoy a short inspiring program, meaningful networking with more than 250 of our closest friends, plus live music, and local food and drinks—all at Casa at Campus Point by Alexandria. Sponsorship packages for the party of the summer are available; contact Bree Burris for more info.

Get your early bird tickets now!

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 24, 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 Ace Parking.

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

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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EDC joins inaugural AI Readiness Lab cohort by Opportunity@Work, Brookings

San Diego Regional EDC has been named one of six economic development organizations in the inaugural AI Readiness Lab cohort, launched by Opportunity@Work and the Brookings Institution. Through labor market data and collaboration, the nation-wide cohort aims to prepare workers and employers for AI’s impact on career pathways. EDC’s VP Eduardo Velasquez shared, “Getting this transition right is critical to our region’s prosperity and competitiveness, and we’re excited to learn alongside five peer regions working to turn AI from a threat to an engine of opportunity.”

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications