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EDC President & CEO Mark Cafferty: San Diego’s Innovation Scene

August 24, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe 1 Comment

Mark CaffertyPresident and CEOSan Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation How does San Diego’s innovation economy compare to other destinations? Over the past decade, it is not an exaggeration to say that San Diego has become one of the biggest tech hubs in the world. We’ve really broken through when you look at the sheer number of companies we have and in terms … [Read more...] about EDC President & CEO Mark Cafferty: San Diego’s Innovation Scene

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

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

San Diego is not just California’s Beach City — it happens to be wine country, too. Here’s a look at a few of the city’s vibrant (and often surprising) range of destinations and services for both longtime wine-lovers and those who are eager for an introduction to local vintners. DOWNTOWN AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS Carruth Cellars Wine Garden 2215 Kettner Blvd., Little … [Read more...] about GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

The X Games make a rocking return to San Diego

July 27, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

From the “Slam Diego” successes of the resurgent Padres to the national splash of the recent U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, sports are soaring in San Diego. And they don’t get more high-flying than the X Games, which brought their matchless brand of adventure and daring to San Diego for five days in July. While spectators weren’t allowed to attend in-person, the extreme-sports … [Read more...] about The X Games make a rocking return to San Diego

San Diego Symphony Orchestra CEO Martha Gilmer: The Future of the Symphony

July 15, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe Leave a Comment

As the CEO for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Martha A. Gilmer works to change lives through music across community outreach, ever-expanding programming and the addition of its new outdoor venue The Rady Shell in Jacobs Park. Gilmer recently shared insights into the future of the Symphony as well as why San Diego has such vibrant and diverse art and culture … [Read more...] about San Diego Symphony Orchestra CEO Martha Gilmer: The Future of the Symphony

UC San Diego @ Park & Market – San Diego’s Newest & Dynamic Downtown Center

June 14, 2021 By Thega-Alem Berhe 4 Comments

UC San Diego @ Park & Market, the university’s new center located in the heart of Downtown, plans to welcome an innovative collective of civic, business, innovation, education, and arts entities for diverse programs that touch upon the breadth and wealth of the city’s most creative endeavors.  Additionally, the new building provides a new Downtown location for special … [Read more...] about UC San Diego @ Park & Market – San Diego’s Newest & Dynamic Downtown Center

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