San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation

When [small businesses] thrive, our region thrives. To support economic recovery from the pandemic, [San Diego Gas & Electric is] more committed than ever to grow our supplier diversity program & encourage other local employers to do the same. -Christy Ihrig, VP of Operations Support at SDG&E

Calling all San Diego programs training medical assistants! Apply now to become an #advancingSD Preferred Provider of Healthcare Talent and gain access to paid work experiences for students, better access to employers, and more. Apply now https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//adv/preferred-providers/

#GNOTW: Dignitaries from California & Mexico signed an MOU to open a new port of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border in Otay Mesa by late 2024, helping facilitate & bolster trade. https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//san-diegos-good-news-of/

As we head into the holiday weekend, here's the best of this week: New port of entry to open in Otay Mesa in 2024 Sorrento Therapeutics, Navy to deploy COVID-19 tests Infinium Spirits relocates HQ to downtown San Diego... More in #GNOTW https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//san-diegos-good-news-of/

#GNOTW: The Asian Business Association San Diego recently received $150K from AT&T and WarnerMedia. Part of a nationwide campaign to combat Asian hate, ABA will use the funds to continue providing free resources to Asian-owned businesses and advocate for inclusive economic development across the San Diego region. https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//san-diegos-good-news-of/

#GNOTW: After an abnormal CT scan, a 13 week-old patient at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine received a life-saving diagnosis in a record 13.5 hours, thanks to whole-genome sequencing provided by Illumina technology. Now that's #SDlifechanging. https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//san-diegos-good-news-of/

San Diego small business leaders: Are you looking for a community or group to mix & mingle, and share lessons learned with your peers in business? Join the below Facebook group, powered by our friends at GoSite.

Join our team! We're hiring an entry-level Economic Development Coordinator to support EDC's economic development priorities, with a focus on our Advancing San Diego program. Apply now https://www.sandiegobusiness.org/about-edc/team/employment/

With San Diego CCOE & Booz Allen Hamilton, we surveyed the growing use of AI in San Diego's Cybersecurity cluster. What we found? 3 in 5 regional Cyber firms plan to hire in the next year. More in our new #SanDiegoAI and Cyber study cyber.SanDiegoAI.org

With and through EDC investors and partners, we directly supported nearly 500 companies this year. This is our 20 in 2020: https://www.sandiegobusiness.org/blog/edcs-top-20-of-2020/

On July 13, join CMTC to learn how your company can take full advantage of additive manufacturing, while considering workforce needs and mind shifts. Register now https://offers.cmtc.com/amts-webinar-gain-full-value-of-add

Congratulations to the 14 San Diego companies selected to host #advancingSD interns from top Preferred Providers of Manufacturing talent! Meet the companies https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//meet-the-companies-adva/

This week, San Diego shot for the stars: Northrop Grumman Corporation to launch next cargo ship for NASA Dexcom unveils new corporate VC fund for startups Balboa Park is first historic landmark to earn LEED sustainability honor #gnotw

NEW: With San Diego CCOE & Booz Allen Hamilton, we explored the proliferation of #SanDiegoAI in our regional Cybersecurity cluster. What we found? San Diego's Cyber cluster accounts for 24K jobs across 874 firms, & has a total economic impact of $3.5B annually. https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//study-release-ai-and-sa/

Manufacturing is a key part of North County’s economy. Join us & Innovate78 on Feb. 25 to learn all about its economic impact

Tomorrow (6/24): Join us & San Diego CCOE as we debut our new #SanDiegoAI & Cybersecurity study, underwritten by Booz Allen Hamilton. We'll explore AI/ML use by San Diego’s Cybersecurity cluster & learn how AI has been used to thwart cybercrime. https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//study-launch-securing-t/

Next Thursday: Innovate78 is releasing findings from their Manufacturing Study! Join this free event to learn more about the industry’s economic trends & regional impact

Join us next Thursday, Feb. 25 for a discussion on emerging manufacturing trends with Innovate78. They'll unveil the results of their new North County Manufacturing Study & discuss the industry Register now:

We're hiring! Our new Economic Development Coordinator will support our talent & #advancingSD programs via program support, content development, & more. Apply now or help us spread the word https://www.sandiegobusiness.org/about-edc/team/employment/

San Diegans made big strides this week: Cubic is acquired in $2.8B deal UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering wins $7.5M for data center efficiency research Equip raises $13M for telehealth eating disorder treatment... #gnotw

Join us & San Diego CCOE this Thurs., June 24 as we debut our new #SanDiegoAI & Cybersecurity study, underwritten by Booz Allen Hamilton. We'll explore AI/ML use by San Diego’s Cybersecurity cluster & learn how AI has been used to thwart cybercrime. https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//study-launch-securing-t/

Innovate78 is releasing findings from their Manufacturing Study on Feb. 25! Join us as we learn more about the industry’s economic trends & regional impact

Like much of the world, we’ve been watching as the new coronavirus (COVID-19) progresses. We've put together this page for San Diego businesses seeking further guidance and support during changes around COVID-19. Learn more here: https://www.sandiegobusiness.org/coronavirus/

Long-term unemployment in San Diego has increased substantially during the past few months of the pandemic, which can mean outdated skills, continual earnings losses, earnings volatility, and more frequent unemployment for workers. More on these impacts in our Economic Pulse:

This week's news was life-changing: FDA approves first COVID-19 drug by Oceanside's Gilead Sciences Chula Vista ranks top U.S. city for integrating immigrants Cue Health to open new campus, bring 500 jobs to Vista & more in #gnotw:

BIG news: The FDA just approved the first drug to treat COVID-19, developed by City of Oceanside Economic Development company Gilead Sciences. Read more: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com//fda-approves-first-c #SDlifechanging Innovate78

San Diego County's unemployment varies by city, impacting lower income and unincorporated areas at higher rates. Check out our unemployment map as part of our Economic Pulse:

San Diego is home to the nation’s largest military community. In 2020, the military: supported 23% of San Diego's jobs contributed to an estimated 25% of San Diego's GRP awarded an estimated 29% of local contract funds to small businesses... Get the full picture in SDMAC's 2020 Military Economic Impact Report:

Over the last two decades, San Diego’s economy has more than doubled in size. Meanwhile, the typical household has seen its income increase at roughly half that rate. This unique moment in time is an opportunity to change that. Find out how we plan to get this recovery right.

In September, San Diego County's unemployment rate fell to 9%. But while unemployment continues to fall in San Diego's wealthier areas, unemployment continues to increase in unincorporated & low income areas. The details in EDC's Economic Pulse:

This week, we sat down with MiraCosta turned Brown University student Paul who brought his computer science skills to his paid internship at small business Perspectium. The details:

For the students in your life: next Tuesday is #advancingSD's Career Exploration Day! Hear from regional leaders like Lee Wills with Sony and talk to recruiters from San Diego's best companies. The best part? Registration is free: sandiegocareers.vfairs.com

We're grateful for good news and the chance to share it: Cue Health wins $481M to expand COVID-19 test manufacturing 4 San Diego companies make Forbes' #JUST100 list General Atomics awarded $131M unmanned aircraft deal & more in #gnotw:

Check out what EDC accomplished in September and what we're up to in October in our most recent Monthly Report: https://www.sandiegobusiness.org/about-edc/monthly-report/

At the pandemic's onset, Welfie saw a chance to help schools & hospitals ensure the safety of their employees & patrons, but needed talent & brand exposure to bring this vision to life. That's where EDC stepped in: https://www.sandiegobusiness.org//welfie-benefits-from-in/

Plenty of good news if you know where to look: UC San Diego, San Diego State University win $10M for COVID-19 testing in underserved communities Debut Biotechnology wins $1M Air Force award Stone Brewing employees launch women’s mentorship & leadership group & more in #gnotw:

Veteran-owned Family Proud says: "San Diego has a great startup ecosystem. From academia to events and coworking spaces, we've been fortunate to lean on the community to support our early growth. #advancingSD is an example of the collaborative support available here."