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Escondido AgTech Events Connect the Local Agriculture and Food Production Community
City of Escondido
Ever since the first crops were planted in Escondido soil in the early 1900s, the city has been a home for agricultural businesses and farmers. Escondido farms make up 19% of San Diego County's agricultural production, and the sector is one of the top employers in the city.
Carlsbad Company is Mastering the Science of Sleep
Carlsbad Life in Action
Technology is just one of the industries contributing to the diverse business environment in the city. We are going to dive a bit deeper into Carlsbad’s tech scene over the next few months. The series will spotlight the leading industries and the businesses that are the reason Carlsbad is now seen as a tech cluster. Kicking off the first in our series is SleepScore, a global sleep improvement company.
For More Space and Better Labor, Mentor Media Chose San Bernardino
Supporting Biotech Ecosystem: Escondido Companies Play Key Role in the Region
City of Escondido
San Diego’s biotech story began in the 1950s, when various academies – Salk Institute, Scripps, and the University of California, San Diego – cropped up in the city. They would go on to become some of the preeminent research institutions for biotechnology in Southern California and in the nation.
New Year, New Opportunities to Get Your Life in Action
Carlsbad Life in Action
It doesn’t matter if you are looking for the perfect candidate or you are the perfect candidate; Carlsbad’s “Life in Action” is a one-stop shop to connect talent with opportunities in Carlsbad. Going one step further, it can help you balance a fulfilling career with an active lifestyle.
Connect Homes Reinvents Modern Living in the Heart of San Bernardino
City of San Bernardino
Innovation is often born in times of market pressure. The nationwide housing demand–but especially in California–has created an opening for non-traditional housing to flourish as lack of availability, inflated pricing, and competition makes home ownership difficult for most buyers.
A New Look for New Village Arts
Carlsbad Life in Action
After being closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a major renovation project, a full-scale reopening is slated in early 2023 for Carlsbad’s New Village Arts. “We’re really excited to reopen and be back in our home and offer year-round theater and arts experiences here,” said Kristianne Kurner, founder and executive artistic director of New Village Arts.
Riverside’s Deepbits Digs Deep to Stop Cyber Attacks
City of Riverside
The City of Riverside is proud to support National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the local companies working tirelessly to protect us. Businesses worldwide fall victim to cyber attacks every 14 seconds, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. That means the level of auditing required to probe internal software for unknown threats has grown beyond the resources and capabilities of most companies.
Tinker the Robot Gets Kids Hooked on Science and Engineering
City of Riverside
The City of Riverside celebrates National Women in Small Business Month, and Kay Yang is a shining example of a local entrepreneur and engineer who rises above gender barriers. As a little girl growing up in Chino Hills, Yang remembers building a mini pulley system for her Barbie Dreamhouse. She and her dad would spend hours tinkering and problem-solving in their garage.
Shop Small and Support Small Businesses in Carlsbad This Holiday Season
Carlsbad Life in Action
With many shopping options across the city, it’s easy to shop small and support small businesses in Carlsbad this holiday season. Shoppers can get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday at Carlsbad Village. The first 100 attendees to check-in at the Carlsbad Village Association hospitality booth at the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street will receive a free reusable canvas tote bag.
Give the Gift of Downtown
City of Escondido
The Escondido Hotel. A horse stable. A meat market. And a combination furniture store-mortuary. These are just a few of the businesses that made up the streets of Downtown Escondido shortly after its 1888 incorporation, when a trip to San Diego was a day-long journey. During Escondido’s formative years, the businesses on Grand Avenue were the go-to spots for locals to get groceries, visit the blacksmith, or pick up a newspaper.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: These Carlsbad Companies Have Improved Cyber Defenses While Retaining Top Talent
Carlsbad Life in Action
On the last day of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are talking about cyberattacks, which are on the rise in the United States. In 2021, Americans were hit by an unprecedented increase in cyberattacks and malicious cyber activity, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Meet the Women Leading Their Industries in Escondido
City of Escondido
In October 1988, the U.S. Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act to promote the growth and development of female entrepreneurs. When this important legislation was enacted just 34 years ago, less than 10% of working women owned businesses. Today, women own 1.1 million small businesses across the U.S., with the majority of them headquartered in California.
Carlsbad Celebrates Women-Led Companies During Women’s Small Business Month
Riverside’s Blue Social Revolutionizes the Way We Stay Connected
City of Riverside
Seven years ago, Jose Montero wrote “next generation networking tool billion-dollar opportunity” on his bathroom mirror, and he’s been cleaning around the phrase ever since. The founder and CEO of Blue Social got the idea for the mobile application while attending Riverside Community College.
Riverside’s Shorter “Night of Art & Innovation” Returns with Just as Much Vigor
City of Riverside
After a pandemic pause, the City of Riverside’s sixth semi-annual “Night of Art & Innovation” returns on Oct. 13 to Main Street with a brand-new name. Organizers dropped “Long” from the title because rather than extending from 5 p.m. to midnight, the free event for young people and adults will end at 10 p.m.
Carlsbad Biotech Companies Continue To Innovate, Combat Deadly Diseases
Carlsbad Life in Action
It is no secret that companies around the globe moved swiftly to take on COVID-19 with breakthrough innovations, like tracking, testing, and treating, proving that biotechnology and technology can pivot to respond to the world’s needs. Carlsbad businesses were among the companies that quickly answered the call and helped the global response to the pandemic.
San Diego Startup Week to Kick Off in Carlsbad
Carlsbad Life in Action
San Diego Startup Week is back in full swing this fall, following two years of virtual content and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Carlsbad has been a longtime supporter of Startup San Diego and San Diego Startup Week and is excited to host the opening day of this year’s event.