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San Diego’s Road to Recovery

July 30, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

When it comes to a sunny outlook, San Diego shines the brightest. When California started to When it comes to a sunny outlook, San Diego shines the brightest. So when travelers were craving inspiration as the tourism industry reopened, the San Diego Tourism Authority leaped into action with a simple but compelling message: Happiness Is Calling You Back. Driven by an $8 … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Road to Recovery

County Chief Resilience Officer Gary Johnston: San Diego Leads on Vaccinations

June 14, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

As the chief resilience officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, Gary Johnston has been on the frontlines of the local COVID-19 crisis. While the last year has been challenging, Johnston explains how San Diego is leading the way on vaccination efforts to ensure a safe and productive visit for everyone. California’s economy is re-opening on June 15. … [Read more...] about County Chief Resilience Officer Gary Johnston: San Diego Leads on Vaccinations

Convention Center Update—Spring 2021

March 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

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This spring is a season of transition at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC). With the Operation Shelter to Home closing at the end of March, the Center will transition to temporarily housing unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the United States. Convention Center to be Available for Federal Government Housing for Unaccompanied Children Seeking Asylum On … [Read more...] about Convention Center Update—Spring 2021

Convention Center Update

February 23, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

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The San Diego Convention Center is serving as an emergency shelter through March 31, with many shelter residents moving to longer-term housing by that time. Through this effort, employees in the Center’s kitchen and across the building have gained significant experience in COVID-19 safety protocols; last week, they announced they have provided more than one million meals to … [Read more...] about Convention Center Update

Biocom’s Rick Fultz: San Diego’s Life Sciences Scene is Booming

February 22, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

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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

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