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Hans Haas has had a love affair with science since he was a kid growing up in San Diego’s North County. His infatuation with the science of beer began years later in 2008 when his wife bought him a home brewing kit off the internet.

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When life gives you lemons, why not trade them for grapes and make some wine? That’s what local entrepreneur and real estate investor Rodger Grove did.

Carlsbad Life in Action

The economic impact of San Diego County’s sports and active lifestyle industry was valued at $6.3 billion in 2017. Carlsbad has long been considered a key player in this industry with action sports manufacturing employment in Carlsbad being over 30 times the national average.

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Two decades ago, an engineer named Dirk Soenksen started a small company he named Aperio (Latin for reveal) that would one day make significant contributions to the field of diagnostics. Today, this Vista-based company is a pioneer in digital pathology, an image-based environment for managing pathology information that originates by digitizing a glass slide that has a stained tissue specimen on it.

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Dr. Bronner’s — whose products include all natural soaps, lip balms, toothpaste, body care, shampoo, hand sanitizer, cleaners, organic coconut oil and more — takes its environmental stewardship seriously.

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All across America, designated Opportunity Zones (OZs) have become a critical tool in the future development and revitalization of cities. These zones give both individuals and corporations the chance to re-invest existing capital gains into Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds in order to receive tax breaks for helping fund investment in impoverished areas.

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While millennial migration continues to saturate large downtowns across America, some smaller cities and developers are reimagining business parks to attract innovative companies and workers back to the ‘burbs.

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Downtowns have long served as cultural and economic centers while reflecting the community’s unique history and identity. Today’s successful urban centers are also vibrant places that attract residents and visitors alike by activating the street fronts through beautification programs, revitalization, and a collection of unique shops, restaurants, theaters, breweries, and signature events.

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When Dr. Greg Quist, Ph.D., co-founded SmartCover Systems in 2005, he set out to create groundbreaking monitoring technology that would help wastewater utilities avoid sewage spills and reduce maintenance costs.

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From bath bombs to hand-made wreaths, kombucha, and soap, the Do-it-Yourself (DIY) crafts market is going gangbusters. In fact, the crafting industry is worth more than $40 billion, and it continues to grow (thanks Pinterest!).

Carlsbad Life in Action

The California statewide plastic bag ban that passed in 2016 inspired Carlsbad entrepreneurs Farzan and Jennifer Dehmoubed to develop a better way to bag groceries and eliminate plastic waste.

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Many vibrant downtowns today no longer have the traditional department stores that once anchored the urban core. Instead, these “Main Streets” are lined with thriving and quaint shops that have played a key role in new economic activity in these urban centers.

City of Escondido

If Escondido residents want a little taste of Mexico, they don’t need a passport.

They can head to the Mercado District just west of downtown, where the distinct and robust smell of fajitas will hit their noses as soon as they enter Mi Guadalajara.

Carlsbad Life in Action

The city of Carlsbad is an attractive destination for those who love to play with seven miles of pristine coastline, 13 community parks, and Carlsbad Village — an eclectic mix of downtown eateries and boutique merchants walking distance from sunsets over the Pacific Ocean .

City of Escondido

Drawn to Escondido by its business-friendly climate, Elintrix, a cutting-edge research firm, is breaking scientific ground with its efforts to protect the U.S. power grid.

City of Vista

On a recent cool summer evening, the city-owned , located in Vista was all abuzz with patrons gearing up for a fun, nearly sold-out performance of Mel Brooks’ Moonlight Amphitheatre The Producers. Some show-goers were finishing up dinner at the outdoor venue’s (run by Kitchens for Good), while others were picnicking on the lawn.

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When the San Diego County Farm Bureau decided it needed new digs to support the 21st-century farmer, it didn’t need to look far from its old location.

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The deep aroma of espresso hangs over the small crowd in the Downtown Escondido storefront, as Dan Naylor approaches a microphone positioned on a small stage near the entrance of the shop.

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Shopping centers across America are increasingly becoming lifestyle centers that engage and connect the community at large, including opening up space and adding outdoor events to create more of a communal feel.

City of Escondido

The company that invites you to “discover your perfect wedding” has found its perfect home — in Downtown Escondido.