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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

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 17, 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 July 17, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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Celebrate the San Diego companies making waves in 2026

Join us and JPMorganChase this Thursday, July 23 for our San Diego Business Impact Awards and celebrate the companies driving meaningful impact in the region. We’ll enjoy an evening of networking with 200+ middle market leaders, remarks by Jimbo’s Founder and President Jimbo Someck, as well as live music, delicious bites, and drinks. Plus, find out which companies will be named as our top four category winners!

Grab your last minute tickets

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – July 10, 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 July 10, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

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EDC, WTCSD kick off BIO 2026 spotlighting San Diego to international delegations

Kicking off BIO 2026, EDC and World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) hosted our second biennial Invest in San Diego Breakfast spotlighting the region’s world-class life sciences ecosystem. Welcoming more than 200 attendees at IQHQ’s Research and Development District, attendees heard from EDC’s Nikia Clarke, government officials, and life sciences executives on the region’s competitive advantages.

Why San Diego?

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 26, 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 June 26, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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Meet our Business Impact Awards keynote!

Join us July 23 for our second annual San Diego Business Impact Awards, in partnership with JPMorganChase. The event will feature a keynote from Jimbo Someck, Founder and President of Jimbo’s—an iconic local organic grocer and 2025 honoree driving meaningful economic growth in the region. Enjoy a night of meaningful networking, live music, and awards unveiling this year’s top innovators, rising stars, established heavyweights, and disruptive startups.

Secure your spot today!

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 12, 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 June 12, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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A note from our Sr. Director: A busy San Diego summer

There’s nothing sweeter than a San Diego summer: The days are longer, the weather is stunning, and there’s no shortage of reasons to get outside and reconnect. In true EDC fashion, our Annual Dinner was just the beginning—we’ll continue to bring together business and community leaders across our binational region all season long. We’d love to see you there!

More from Bree and EDC

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – June 5, 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 June 5, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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Intesa partner reflects on EDC Leadership Trip to Chicago

Following EDC’s Leadership Trip to Chicago, Intesa Communications Group partner and delegation member Maddy Kilkenny reflected on the region’s progress toward our 2030 Inclusive Growth goals. The trip highlighted the power of cross‑sector collaboration and civic leadership, with Kilkenny adding, “Let’s roll up our sleeves and make some big plans for San Diego. Who’s with me?”

Read the Full Refelction

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 29, 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 May 29, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:

…and here are some events and opportunities:

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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.

Nominate a Company by June 15

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications

San Diego’s Good News of the Week – May 22, 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 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.

Meet the Honorees and Register Today

 

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Enya Castañeda
Enya Castañeda

Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications