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When San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took office last December, the city was in the depths of the pandemic, and the area’s economy — including the tourism industry — faced unprecedented challenges. With a vaccine then just becoming available, one of the mayor’s first priorities was to help mobilize for mass immunization, as well as launch programs to bolster the business community. … [Read more...] about MAYOR TODD GLORIA ON SAN DIEGO’S ROAD TO RECOVERY

By James Hebert This fall brings the grand opening of UC San Diego @ Park & Market, a state-of-the-art, multipurpose facility in the East Village that aims to be the premier meeting and event center in San Diego’s urban core. The 66,750-square-foot building will boast hi-tech executive conference rooms, two theater/event spaces, an expansive outdoor terrace and more. … [Read more...] about FORMER DEAN OF UCSD EXTENSION MARY WALSHOK ON UC SAN DIEGO @ PARK AND MARKET VENUE

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

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