Carlsbad Innovation & Economic Development

Join the City of Carlsbad - Official & North San Diego SBDC, TODAY Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. for a webinar discussing current programs that are available to assist small businesses w/ the impact of #COVID19. Local & statewide programs will be covered. Register here: https://bit.ly/38HBqOY

Check out the latest Joint Communication from City of Carlsbad - Official, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Carlsbad Village for info on the lifting of the stay-at-home order, upcoming engagement opportunities, financial relief for businesses and more. https://conta.cc/39fpC70

We want your input! Join us on Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. for a webinar to discuss thoughts on how City of Carlsbad - Official can support your business w/ changes to #Carlsbad's waste collection services and new state regulations. More info & registration: https://bit.ly/3bEP2wl

Join the City of Carlsbad - Official & North San Diego SBDC on Wednesday Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. for a webinar discussing current programs that are available to assist small businesses w/ the impact of #COVID19. Local & statewide programs will be covered. Register here: https://bit.ly/38HBqOY

With the challenges brought on by #COVID19, the California Rebuilding Fund will help small and local businesses pivot & rebuild in the new year. For more information: https://bit.ly/2KgJKvd To pre-apply: https://bit.ly/3qLiOVu

UPDATE: This webinar is rescheduled for Jan. 27. Register here: https://bit.ly/38HBqOY

California's emergency relief package will offer $500 million in #COVID19 relief funds with grants up to $25,000 for small businesses, non-profits, & cultural institutions. To stay informed & up to date on when it will be released, check out this site: https://business.ca.gov/osba-signup/

You can instantly shop local and support Carlsbad small businesses this holiday season through the Gift Carlsbad electronic gift card program. https://loom.ly/9...HhP-0w Thank you for supporting our small businesses! #Care4Carlsbad Carlsbad Innovation & Economic Development Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce @CarlsbadVillage See more

Carlsbad's own GenMark Diagnostics has received regulatory approval for a combination lab test that can detect COVID-19 along with 20 other common respiratory ailments from a single test! "We have to arm healthcare providers with the necessary tools to quickly and accurately diagnose the cause of infections in seriously ill patients, so syndromic testing is going to be critical," said Senior VP, Scott O'Brien. Learn more: ... https://www.marketscreener.com//GenMark-Diagnostics-With-/ See more

San Diego small companies: Here's your chance to host paid, remote business interns from top regional educational programs at no cost to you. Apply by December 18 to host #AdvancingSD interns in spring 2021: https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//advancing-sd-internship/

It's #GivingTuesday and #Carlsbad businesses and community members are lending a helping hand in 2020! Learn about how Nordson Corporation, Jimbo's, Casero Taqueria, Jeune et Jolie, Campfire, The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, Viasat Inc. and others in Carlsbad are giving back in this time of need. #LifeInAction https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/the-spirit-of-giving-is-a/

Curious about the latest news in Carlsbad? Our blog showcases local company updates, community happenings and everything in-between. Browse through the variety of posts to read up on living a #LifeinAction: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/blog/

Did you know it's National Women's Small Business Month? We'd like to recognize Sarah Davis, Founder and President of Fashionphile, and her company's efforts to reinvent the online shopping marketplace by combining human expertise with cutting-edge technology. The company is thriving in the age of COVID-19 & shaping our city's collaborative business community! But beyond an exceptional quality of life, Carlsbad has given my business everything it needs to grow, says Davis. Read the full blog on Fashionphile's success: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/purse-paradise-found-how-/

San Diego-based Diomics and Carlsbad-based Active Motif partnered up to develop a nasal spray using designer antibodies cloned from COVID-19 survivors. The spray, called Dioguard, is designed to coat the lining of the nasal cavity and be easily self-administered one-a-day to prevent the spread of the virus. We’re going to price this as effectively as we can for the masses. We want to get this out to the masses," says Diomics CEO Anthony Zolezzi. Read up on the development: ... https://www.10news.com//san-diego-biotechs-developing-covi See more

If you or your business could use some extra resources to guarantee success, look no further. Our website is equipped with the appropriate tools to ensure growth & expansion! We're here to help our business community embrace the full benefits of a #LifeinAction. Browse through our resources: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/business/resources/

Global biotech company Copan Diagnostics, Inc. has produced over half a million sample collection kits for COVID-19 testing per week with the goal of reaching one million! As part of our booming biotech cluster, we have zero doubt COPAN will continue to innovate and benefit from the great talent pool here in Carlsbad," said City of Carlsbad - Official Economic Development Manager, Matt Sanford. Read our latest blog on the company's innovation and future in Carlsbad: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/copan-diagnostics-expands/

We've recapped some useful business support programs in the most recent Joint Communication from City of Carlsbad - Official, Carlsbad Village and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Learn about Gift Carlsbad, new state programs, the Carlsbad small business loan program and more here: https://conta.cc/2E6h5q3

Have you had a chance to browse through all of the features on our new #LifeInAction website? Make sure to check out the Work section, where you can peruse through Carlsbad companies, industries and job openings of all types. We're here to help you land a #CarlsbadCareer! Discover your new career path: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/work/

Applications are still being accepted by the City of Carlsbad - Official for Carlsbad small business microloans of up to $10K and Carlsbad small business recovery loans of up to $25K. More information here: https://bit.ly/3hv0BWm Loan application here: http://carlsbadca.gov/loan... Carlsbad Village Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce San Diego North Economic Development Council Innovate78

Carlsbad's abundance of coworking spaces are allowing employers to adapt nicely to the new remote work culture. Local spaces like Hera Hub Carlsbad, Downtown Works & CommonGrounds Workplace are helping our business community thrive and survive during these times. We’re thankful to have those coworking spaces and industry leaders right here in Carlsbad, so no matter how things shake out, we’ll be ready, said Matt Sanford, Economic Development Manager for the City of Carlsbad - Official. Read our latest blog: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/coworking-through-covid-h/

Our newly enhanced #LifeinAction website is full of new features to help our business community show talent what living and working in Carlsbad is all about. If you're a business looking to land the perfect candidate, check out the Hiring Toolkit for resources, infographics, brand assets and much more. Browse through all that the toolkit has to offer: https://carlsbadlifeinaction.com/hiring-

Attention, Carlsbad businesses. Please see the most recent Joint Communication from City of Carlsbad - Official, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Carlsbad Village for an overview of new orders/guidelines, an outdoor activation fee holiday, the new Gift Carlsbad program and more. The latest here: https://conta.cc/3jMFTCH

Gift cards are one of the very best ways to support local small businesses. Consider them an instant stimulus program. You can help our small businesses succeed by going to www.GiftCarlsbad.com today to buy gift cards from dozens of Carlsbad small businesses. When you buy an eGift Card of $25 or more, you will receive a $5 bonus eGift Card at no extra charge! When you buy an eGift Card of $40 or more, you will receive a $10 bonus eGift Card at no additional cost. And, the gr...eat news is that the businesses you are supporting will get the funds right away! Gift Carlsbad is a joint partnership between the City of Carlsbad - Official, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance, Carlsbad Village and Visit Carlsbad. This value-added shop local program will provide economic relief when businesses need it the most! So, support our Carlsbad small business community by buying an eGift Card for that awesome teacher, colleague, or family member and save the bonus for yourself, or pay it forward!