As a Silicon Valley transplant, Mike Krenn knows a little something about vibrant tech hubs. For more than 30 years, he has had a front-row seat to the evolution of San Diego’s innovation scene, working with high-tech startups as an entrepreneur and a venture capital connector. Now as president and CEO of CONNECT, considered by many to be the first tech accelerator in the … [Read more...] about San Diego is Like Silicon Valley—But Better
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Two Food Distributions for Hospitality Workers
SDFSDF Tuesday, March 9 Distribution at Pechanga Arena Feeding San Diego is holding a free food distribution this Tuesday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone in need of assistance. Every registered attendee will receive approximately 50 lbs. worth of dry goods, fresh produce and a frozen meat protein. In addition, participants will receive information on other … [Read more...] about Two Food Distributions for Hospitality Workers
Biocom’s Rick Fultz: San Diego’s Life Sciences Scene is Booming
When it comes to the life sciences, Rick Fultz knows what it takes not only for companies to succeed but also for regions to develop thriving clusters. As senior vice president and chief business officer for Biocom California, one of the leading trade associations for the life science industry in San Diego and throughout the state, he has seen how ingenuity and collaboration … [Read more...] about Biocom’s Rick Fultz: San Diego’s Life Sciences Scene is Booming
Spirit of Service: Giselle Guzman
Name: Giselle GuzmanTitle: Ticket Booth Manager, Flagship Cruises What started out as a summer job at Flagship Cruises & Events right after high school has turned into a career for Giselle Guzman. “I was just 18. It was just supposed to be a seasonal job, but I ended up staying,” she said. After just two years, Guzman was promoted to assistant ticket booth manager. … [Read more...] about Spirit of Service: Giselle Guzman
Out-of-Market Leisure Advertising Ramps Up with Pull-through Program
With the stay-at-home orders lifted in late January, the SDTA’s immediate advertising efforts focused on moving up its consideration/booking digital campaign from March 1 to February 1 with the goal of driving San Diego visitation. The campaign is using targeted programmatic and travel-endemic display ads, online travel agency advertising, and paid search to target active … [Read more...] about Out-of-Market Leisure Advertising Ramps Up with Pull-through Program